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All three shelter homes are located in Melbourne, Florida.
The geographic area served by Genesis House, Inc. is mainly Brevard County and
surrounding
counties. Occasionally there are residents who have been referred from distant
counties
in Florida or from out of state.
Genesis House, Inc. is supported by donations and is a 501(c)(3) organization,
so donations
are tax deductible. Also, United Way pledges can be designated to be sent to
Genesis House, Inc.
Registration number for Florida solicitation of contributions: CH12963
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE.
REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Some projects and services have been funded in part by the State of Florida, Department
of Children and Families.
Contact us by telephone at 321-723-3133 or by
email
(genesishouse@earthlink.net) for shelter or to volunteer.
Send donations to Genesis House, Inc., P.O. Box 2044, Melbourne, FL
32902
Now you can make donations to Genesis House online!
Just click the PayPal donate button below to make
a donation using your credit card (or from your PayPal account if you have
one).
Christmas Newsletter, 2007
Message from Mary Allen,
Director
Success Stories
Contributors
Group Service Projects
Our Needs
Major Upgrades in Past Year
Governing & Advisory Boards
Christmas Wish List
Facsimiles of the newsletter (pdf):
Page 1,
Page 2
Announcements
The Kendyll Ryann Bliss Memorial Birthday Party
will be held Saturday,
May 10, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Juan Ponce de Leon Landing,
4005 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach. This is a benefit for Birthright of Melbourne and
Genesis House, Inc.
Although Kendyll's life physically ended after eight short months, her legacy carries
on continuously, impacting so many. She is missed and loved by her family and friends.
Your support of Birthright and Genesis House will not only benefit young pregnant women,
mothers, and their children, it also gives comfort to Kendyll's family knowing that in
the midst of her tragic death goodness and life can come.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 6. Ryan and Kim Bliss, 951-8553, or Carol Ashwell, 723-3628.
Golf Tournament. Siggy's All American Bar in Palm Bay presents the
Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament
to benefit Genesis House, Inc. The event will be held Sunday, June 8, with a 9:00 a.m.
start time at The Majors Golf Course in Palm Bay. Entry fee is $75 per person
or $300 per team. Hole sponsors have three levels to choose from: $100, $500 (Gold),
or $1000 (Platinum). At the Gold and Platinum levels the hole sponsor also gets a team.
For entry/sponsor forms and more information see the
flyers.
You can also call 952-0104 or 951-9798 for further information.
Mother's Day Cards. Special cards are being distributed to area churches in observance of
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11. The cards facilitate making a donation to Genesis House
in honor of a mother. If you are unable to pick up one of the cards at your church,
you can print your own card from our online Mother's Day Card
design. Instructions for
printing the cards are included. If it is convenient, you can make a donation to
Genesis House by clicking the PayPal "Donate" button above.
(Note: PayPal does not provide a means of making an "in honor of" designation;
if you wish, you can do that in a separate
email
to Genesis House.)
Genesis House resident Catherine graduated on December 14
with a High School Diploma from
the South Area Adult Education Center.
See photos of Catherine and her son Aidon:
photo 1,
photo 2,
photo 3.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Rockledge
on November 10, 2007 presented Genesis House with 100 bags of toiletries for women and children,
20 cases of food, and a $500 check from Wal-Mart. (See photos.)
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, St. Joseph Council 7408,
on September 11, 2007 held a Baby Shower to benefit Genesis House. They presented Genesis House
with $30, many beautiful hand-made blankets, baby clothing, diapers, powder, lotion, and
miscellaneous baby items. (See photo.)
Genesis House Article. Read an article about Genesis House in the
Hometown News,
Melbourne edition, Jan. 19, 2007.
Photo Gallery
Photos of the Houses,
April 2008
Valentine Fundraiser Volunteers,
30 January 2008
Christmas Party, December
2007
First United Methodist Church of Melbourne
Presentation of Donations, 10 November, 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Rockledge
Boy Scout Food
Drive, 10 November 2007
Teens Doing Community
Outreach Work, 20 October 2007
Holy Name of Jesus Church, Indialantic
Volunteers Working at
Genesis House I & II, 30 July 2007
Youth Group of First United Methodist Church of Melbourne
Volunteers Working
at the Three Houses, 24, 25 July 2007
Radius Youth Groups, St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Belleville, IL
and First Presbyterian Church, Auroa, IL
Volunteers Working at the
Three Houses, 9 July 2007
Youth Group, Grace United Methodist Church of Merritt Island
Car Wash Benefitting Genesis House, March
2007
Small Group from Youth Leadership Brevard
Food Pickup & Delivery,
December 2006
Daily Bread Warehouse: Volunteers picking up food from
the Boy Scout Food Drive and delivering it to the three houses
Volunteers Repairing and
Painting at the Three Houses, November 2006
Volunteers from Mercedes Homes
Volunteers Painting
Genesis House I, June 2006
Love in Action Group, Calvary Chapel, West Melbourne
Volunteers Working at
the Three Houses, June 2006
Youth Conference Service Project,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rockledge
Genesis House I, January
2006
Genesis House II, January
2006
Genesis House III, January
2006
Volunteers Working at Genesis
House I, November 2005
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Palm Bay
Volunteers Working at Genesis
House II, November 2005
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Palm Bay
Volunteers Painting Genesis House III,
May 2004
Men's Outreach Group, Calvary Chapel, West Melbourne
Genesis House, Inc. does not discriminate against applicants for residency
or employment
on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status,
race, color,
religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or age.
Last update: 29 Apr 08
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