Genesis Home – News

Genesis Home works to end homelessness for families with children by providing housing and supportive services to foster independence.

Genesis Home serves three distinct segments of the homeless population:

Homeless families with children;
Homeless families with a head of household with a diagnosed disability
Previously homeless families or individuals who have recently moved into their own homes
In 2010, Genesis Home served 28 families Of the 112 people served, 73 were children.

News

Stacey's Story (0 Comments)

October 26, 2011

From Homeless to Law School with a Winning Attitude All Stacey had was her children and the clothes on their backs when the walked into Genesis Home, 300 N. Queen Street in Durham. She left her home after discovering her... Read more >

A Genesis Home Family Story (0 Comments)

October 26, 2011

A Genesis Home Family Story When Rhamir and his mother arrived at Genesis Home they were shown the only available suite. The case-manager was concerned that the suite might be too small for Shameka and her sons Rhamir (10) and... Read more >

A Story of Success from Genesis Home: Helen's Story (0 Comments)

June 21, 2011

Sometimes it makes all the difference in the world to be able to step back from our day-to-day lives, take a deep breath, and figure out manageable steps toward making the wrong parts right. When Helen Mangum found herself four... Read more >

Kitchen Remodeling (0 Comments)

December 16, 2010

Help Genesis Home Get Cookin'! Genesis Home is undergoing a massive renovation in our large kitchen. To help us get through the renovation we need: Extra large storage bins with lids to hold a family's pantry supplies Gift cards from Loew's... Read more >

Doing Good: Genesis Home (0 Comments)

December 16, 2010

DOING GOOD: GENESIS HOME TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 AT 11:38AM | MATT DEES | POST A COMMENT For more than 20 years, Genesis Home has been helping Durham families break cycles of homelessness and live happy, productive lives. Located near the... Read more >

News Letter (0 Comments)

January 29, 2010

Check out the latest happening at Genesis Home in our January news letter at http://www.genesishome.org/spaw2/uploads/files/GH%20Newsletter.pdf Read more >

Downtown Shelter Focuses on Family Ties (0 Comments)

February 5, 2009

Downtown shelter focuses on family ties Genesis Home thrives while helping those who've fallen on hard economic times Elizabeth Shestak, News & Observer, 5/24/08 Selma Johnson works upwards of 80 hours a week at the Genesis Home, a long-term shelter... Read more >

Durham Chamber Honors Genesis Home with 2008 Nonprofit Excellence Award (0 Comments)

February 5, 2009

On Thursday, June 5, 2008 Genesis Home was honored by the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce with the 2008 Non-Profit Excellence Award. These awards recognize nonprofits for their hard work, creativity, innovation, and financial sucess. Genesis Home was chosen among... Read more >

Page 1 of 1 (8 items)