While watching the local news this morning we saw a story about the Genesis House. This organization is a local charity here in Atlanta that receives funds from federal, local and state sources, as well as private donations to help homeless babies and their families, with a priority being given to newborns. In July they will no longer be the recipient of these funds due to budget cuts I believe. When my husband and I heard this we knew we needed to help out with a donation from PeetiePie. To find out more about Genesis Shelter and how you can donate your time and/or make a tax deductible donation please visit http://www.genesisanewlife.org/ to learn more.
A few FAQ’s about the Genesis Shelter………
Who does the shelter serve?
Genesis serves babies six months of age and younger, and their families; with a priority given to families with a newborn. This could mean a baby and a single Mom, a couple with a baby and other children, a single Dad and his baby, or even sometimes Grandparents caring for a grandbaby. Approximately 80% of the families served are single Mothers with a newborn and one or more additional children.
What areas of the city does the shelter cover?
Genesis is located at the corner of Boulevard and John Wesley Dobbs, in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, directly across the street from the Martin Luther King Center. Genesis serves families from throughout the metro-Atlanta area.
Genesis has a budget of approximately $1.2 million. Twenty-five percent of the budget comes from federal, state, and local government sources, the remaining amount must be raised from the community – including individuals, foundations, faith-based organizations, civic groups and businesses.
Why do we need a shelter for homeless newborn babies?
A homeless newborn baby in Atlanta has very few options. Before Genesis opened, the mother and the newborn were forced to seek shelters that were not suitable for brand new babies! These shelters often posed physical and developmental problems for the newborn with a lack of hygiene, overcrowding, restricted shelter hours and insufficient services. Genesis Shelter enables families to stay together, with each family having their own bedroom.
