Volunteer

The beginning of summer always marks a bittersweet time as we bid farewell to the graduating seniors in our STAR (Students Tackle Abusive Relationships) auxiliary at Genesis. These high school students – many of whom joined STAR during their freshman year – have dedicated countless hours to volunteer with the kids at our shelter, organize…

At ReadingGlasses.com and Goo Goo Eyes of Dallas, we are excited about supporting the Genesis Women’s Shelter. It doesn’t take 20/20 eyesight to know the challenge is great, with so many in need of a helping hand right now. It is our sincere hope that by bringing additional resources to the fight against domestic violence,…

Volunteers are not only amazing for nonprofits – they’re essential, and Genesis is proof of this. Because of the dedication of our volunteers, our doors have remained open and our lights have stayed on for more than 35 years, allowing us to provide safety, shelter and support to victims of domestic violence – even during…

Ever picked up a crying baby? Ever instinctively started to rock, pat or bounce the baby as a way to soothe? If you have, you may not have known it, but you were using scientifically proven, developmentally sensitive techniques to soothe, comfort and calm the child and maybe even yourself. Dr. Bruce Perry is a…

If you’re one of the 40% to 45% of Americans who make a New Year’s resolution each year, chances are you probably want to focus on your physical health. Some goals consistently stay in the top 10 list of New Year’s resolutions, including dieting or eating healthier, exercising more, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.…

It’s Transformation Season! Changing seasons that beckon holiday celebrations create transformations all around us – leafless trees become sparkling landscapes of ornaments and twinkling lights, houses and shops are wearing their holiday-best, the weather cools and we seek out a warm mug of cocoa by the fireside with our favorite people. And as we witness…

Many hands come together with a painted red heart.

Thinking about volunteering? Whether it is your first venture into volunteering or you are a seasoned helper, we would love to have you and your skillset at Genesis! Get started The process begins with filling out a volunteer application and background check online. Then, attend a volunteer orientation at the Genesis Outreach Office on Lemmon…

Can you imagine going to your first day of school without a backpack and the school supplies you need for the year ahead? We believe no child should go to school without the tools they need to succeed. At Genesis, we host a Back-to-School drive where our supporters bring donations of school supplies! Through this…

For more than 20 years, the women of the Genesis Alliance have served as the backbone of our organization. We often refer to them as our original kitchen table ambassadors – raising awareness about domestic violence at every turn, from the kitchen table to the corporate boardroom. Our Alliance members come from all walks of…

Originally written for My Sweet Charity Genesis Women’s Shelter relies on the generosity of our community year-round to keep our operations running. Because of the kindness of our volunteers and donors, more than 2,500 woman and children who have experienced domestic violence will walk through our doors this year alone to receive critical life-saving services.…

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