• 18 July 2022

    2022

    Secures $20 million in capital – begins building 2023 Lucas.

  • 18 July 2022

    2022

    Lancaster location opens.

  • 18 July 2022

    2021

    After significant growth and expansion over more than 3 decades of operation, Genesis becomes an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization separating from it's founding agency Shelter Ministries of Dallas.

  • 18 July 2022

    2021

    Text-capable hotline.

  • 18 July 2022

    2021

    After significant growth and expansion over more than 3 decades of operation, Genesis becomes an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization separating from it's founding agency Shelter Ministries of Dallas.

  • 18 July 2022

    2019

    Genesis launches the largest capital campaign in the organization's history to build a non-residential outreach center.

  • 18 July 2022

    2006

    Genesis starts it's in-house Legal Department.

  • 18 July 2022

    2005

    Genesis starts the Conference on Crimes Against Women.

  • 18 July 2022

    1995

    Annie’s House was opened as a 12-month transitional housing program to give women more time to complete their goals and get back on their feet.

  • 18 July 2022

    1994

    Genesis Outreach Office opened its doors to provide counseling and other services for women in the area.

  • 18 July 2022

    1993

    Counseling and case management began to help those in need of help who were not fleeing immediate danger.

  • 18 July 2022

    1988

    Groundbreaking for the new wing to house those waiting for safety took place in early 1988. The new wing opened at full capacity. In addition, we launched our formal full-time therapeutic children’s program and expanded our services to include 24-hour crisis hotline counseling, group and individual therapy, positive parenting classes, and professional casework.

  • 18 July 2022

    1987

    Genesis Women's Shelter was able to expand its services through the support of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas and the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. The need for Genesis was so great it was constantly operating at full capacity with a full waitlist.

  • 18 July 2022

    1986

    City of Dallas provided a 7-bedroom facility to house women at an undisclosed location.

  • 18 July 2022

    1985

    Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support opened, giving victims of abuse a safe way out.

  • 18 July 2022

    1984

    Shelter Ministries of Dallas became aware of unique needs and vulnerabilities of abused women and children seeking their services.