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Family Focus Graduation!

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Last Monday, Genesis II congratulated our client Marisol for successfully completing hundreds of hours of intensive parenting classes, therapy, case management, Parent Child-Interactive Therapy, independent living skills training, and other programming at Genesis II for Families.  Now that she is finished with Family Focus, Marisol will work on getting her GED, while simultaneously looking for employment.  Most importantly, Marisol and her children will be living together in a safe, healthy, happy home

Annual Report

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

The Genesis II for Families 2008 Annual Report is now available on-line.  Learn how Genesis II for Families touched over 1,600 lives in the past year.  Click here to view the annual report. 

Genesis II cheers the Saints on to Victory!!!

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Thank you to everyone who joined Genesis II for Families at the Saint Paul Saints game!  It was an exciting game for Saints fans, as the Saints triumphed 13-3!  Over 85 people bought ticket packages to support Genesis II for Families. Thanks again to everyone who helped make the Saints game a fun and memorable night!

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Campaign to Honor Mothers

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Mother’s Day campaign a success!!!  Your donations are helping Genesis II for Families to provide support for struggling mothers. 

Missed out on a great opportunity? 

Although mother’s day has passed, you can still make a donation on behalf of your mother.  Just go to our “donate” page and make sure that you fill in the fields indicating that this donation is for your mother.  If you include her address, we’ll still make sure that your mother receives an acknowledgment card. 

Click here to see our list of Mothers who were honored this Mothers’ Day!

 

Sneak Peek at our Annual Stats

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Curious about who we served and how they fared in 2008 and can’t wait to get our annual report?  Here’s a sneak peek:

We served over 1,600 individuals (approximately 600 families) in 2008.  Sixty-nine percent of those served were people of color; 31% were Caucasian.  Eighty-one percent of children served reached age-appropriate developmental levels.  Eighty-three percent of parents served improved their parenting.  Over half of the families who entered our programs without custody of their children were reunified as a family again.

We strive to support families and provide them with the opportunities and information they need to become better parents and individuals.  We look forward to continued partnerships with families throughout 2009!

Helping Hands

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Genesis II relies greatly on community members to help carry out our mission.  We are so thankful to report that 255 individuals contributed a total of almost 8,000 volunteer hours in 2008!  Interns, service-learning students, faith and corporate groups responded to the needs of the organization in so many ways this past year.  From answering phones to teaching classes to installing new flooring to painting the nursery, our volunteers have invested in and impacted all of the families we serve.  Interested in getting involved?  Check out our opportunities!

Adopt-A-Family Campaign a Success

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

This past holiday season was made a little bit brighter for Genesis II families.  Thanks to local businesses, churches, and individuals, 138 children and 72 parents participating in our programs received gifts through our annual Adopt-A-Family campaign.  The families each created a list of items they especially needed or could use, and the lists were filled by generous donors during the month of December.  Thanks to all who participated for making the campaign a success!

Twice the Gift

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Genesis II for Families has the unique opportunity to be showcased this holiday season at Twice the Gift, a retail shop in Gaviidae II - 2nd floor/Skyway Level, 555 Nicollet Mall, Suite 295 in Minneapolis.  At Twice the Gift, shoppers can select a meaningful gift for loved ones and/or business associates that will benefit others in the community.  Genesis II will be selling Frisbees and Gift Cards that represent some of our services to clients.  Twice the Gift is being underwritten by the Pohlad Family Foundation with 100% of the proceeds benefitting over 50 nonprofits participating.

Twice the Gift will be open Nov. 21, 2008 through December 31, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  Put Twice the Gift at the top of your holiday shopping list this year!

Adopt-A-Family!

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Due to financial constraints, our clients are unable to provide the type of holiday every family deserves.  You can make this year special for the individuals and families in our programs by “adopting” them for the holidays!  Each family has a wish list - contact Megan Segriff to request a Sponsor Registration Form so you can let us know how many individuals you’d like to adopt!

Adopt-A-Party!

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Looking for a new and memorable way to serve this holiday season?  Grab a few friends, co-workers or family members and sign up to sponsor one of our client holiday parties!  We’re looking for sponsors to provide a hearty meal for around 10-20 people; bring a craft, game, or activity; and be helper elves - help us pass out the Adopt-A-Family gifts!  Program parties are scheduled for various times (day and evening) during the week of December 15.  Email Megan Segriff for more details!