You are cordially invited to make a difference in the lives of women, children and families by NOT ATTENDING a gala.

 

Instead we invite you to send a contribution to help those living with Domestic Violence.

 

It’s easy.  Instead of getting all dressed up, take a moment to think about those in our own community who are in desperate need of security in their own homes.

 

Then sit down, grab a pen and write a check! (or better yet, click "Donate" below!)

 

We hope you accept our invitation to help those less fortunate.

Making A Difference:

Inspiration & Motivation

Lynne, 38, came into shelter with her 6 children. She suffers from hypertension, diabetes, heart disease with a past heart attack, asthma, & post traumatic stress from the abuse. All her children have asthma & 5 out of the 6 are diagnosed with post traumatic stress.  She experienced abuse with her husband for 10 years. She would be forced to drink alcohol & go without food or her medicine.  She had been tied or locked up, frequently hit, punched, slapped, strangled, kicked, & burned with cigarettes.  Once she was kicked in the head with steel-toed boots. She was not allowed to seek medical treatment for any of her injuries. 

She was in shelter for 9 weeks.  While she was in shelter she was able to: secure a protection order, apply & secure housing from LMHA, resolve outstanding bills, receive counseling & medical treatment for herself & her children, secure eyeglasses for herself & a daughter, obtain clothing & school supplies for the children, & began the application process for SSI.  Since she left shelter, she participates in our Aftercare Program, is active in her church, & the children are active in the Boys & Girls Club.  The children excel in school & continue on with counseling. One of the children received a full academic scholarship from Ohio State!  Lynne has shown exceptional courage and strength & Genesis House is proud to be a part of the inspiration and motivation that has helped her transform her life!

 

 

 

How can my donation help?

$25

•  5 All-Day Bus Passes for Lorain County Transit.

$50

•   Holiday party for former residents of Genesis House, keeping them connected and supported.

$100

•   Art-As-Therapy sessions for one month for a child experiencing domestic violence.

$150

•  2 days of shelter and counseling for a victim of domestic violence.

$200

•   Groceries for one week for 5 emergency sheltered women and children 

$250

•   24-hour crisis line support for 10 days.

Thanks to the generosity of people like you, we are able to help move victims of violence from crisis to confidence. 

Whether you are a longtime supporter of Genesis House or whether you are giving for your first time, we thank you on behalf of the families and communities we serve.