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Genesis provides a temporary safe haven and nutritional,
educational, and supportive services for children who have
been removed from their homes as a result of domestic
violence, abuse, neglect, or have runaway or are homeless.
Other components of the program include empowering children by
addressing life skill development opportunities in problem
solving, positive values, self-discipline, and techniques to
cope with stress. The population served by their programs face
barriers to their physical, social, and economic opportunities
in life. Over 99% of the children served by Genesis, due to
their life circumstances, experienced childhood traumas and
have not been given the opportunity to learn skills designed
to overcome barriers to success.
The $5,000 grant will be used to supplement the salary of an
on-site, professionally certified teacher to work with these
children on a daily basis in the year-round educational
program at the Alta Vista Children’s Shelter.
For more information on Genesis Youth Crisis Center, contact
Debra Armes or Polly Clutter at (304)622-1907.
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