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THE GENESIS CENTER
2675 N. State Hwy 34
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4351
Our Background
In
early 1999, a group of concerned
citizens within the communities of
Kaufman, Henderson and Van Zandt
Counties in Texas came together to
undertake the project of providing
housing for the homeless within these
communities.
This
need became increasingly apparent as
extensive studies were conducted to
determine the size of the problem. Once
aware of the overwhelming need for
providing care for victims of domestic
violence, it was agreed that a facility
could only meet the needs of one
population and the decision was made to
offer resources to women and children.
For that purpose, The Genesis Center was
founded some years ago under the
legal name of Cedar Creek Non-Profit
Housing, Inc.
The shelter is collaborating with
parents, educators, the business
community, faith based groups, and state
and local resource providers to bring
people and resources together to address
this most urgent issue. It is the desire
and goal of The Genesis Center Board and
staff to maximize the benefits of the
centers' services to the communities. We
collaborate with other agencies to
provide clothes, food and assistance to
people in need. As our goals are slowly
met we have began working with
runaways, troubled youth chemical
dependents, and incarcerated women.
Without regard to cost of care, The
Genesis Center accepts all women and
children in need of emergency shelter.
Since January 2001, the Center has
provided shelter and assistance to
approximately 1000
women and 600 children. We have
had to turn away three times that amount
for lack of funding.
The Genesis
Center Board of Directors 2007
Chairman: |
Dr. Sam
Carothers |
Vice
Chairman: |
Lonnie Harris |
Vice
President:/Secretary |
Alan Austin |
Board Members |
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Linda Roberts |
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Nancy Murphy |
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Donations
As
with any non-profit organization, The
Genesis Center relies on your generous
support to continue our operations.
We encourage you to join us in our
efforts. If you would like to make a
tax-deductible donation, please mail
your check to:
The
Genesis Center
2675 N. State Hwy. 34
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Credit Card donations are
possible by calling the Genesis Center at 972-932-4351. Your
personal information will be private and protected. |
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