A Success Story
From a former resident: "I am still working hard up here. Joshua is finally going to the University of Florida-Gainesville. I haven't forgotten what you have done for me. Mary, you have always had faith in me, even when I didn't deserve it. Four years college, and grad school--I wouldn't have gone at all without your help. The only reason I have this editor job up here, is because of you. Things are starting to get better for both me and the kids now. It is because of you..."

Testimonials
A former resident writes: "To all of you who touched my life this year, my greatest of thanks. I am so very fortunate to have you in my life. I know what the true spirit of love is now: love is unconditional and love is helping out the unlovable. It is pulling someone out of the fiery pits of hell and helping others--even when you don't feel like it and have to sacrifice your time, energy, and money. Your gifts are more precious than gold. Words cannot describe the profound gratitude I have..."

From another former resident: "Ten years ago I had two children ages 3 & 4 and was pregnant with my third. When my mom found out I was pregnant she kicked me out of the house. I went to stay at Genesis House II not really knowing what I was getting myself into. It turned out to be a godsend. It was so nice to have a stable, clean home in which to live. Thank you so much for providing a wonderful place to stay. It was so homey and comfortable my children still to this day have no idea it was a homeless shelter. Please keep up the good work, never giving up on mothers in need. God bless you."

We receive phone calls, visits, and letters from past residents almost daily saying how grateful they are for the help they received from Genesis House. One past resident recently wrote to our house manager, Terry: “I want to thank you for everything you and Genesis House did for me and my baby. We will always be in debt to you... I will stand by my son with the same steadfast love you give to those around you. You have touched my heart deeply... You told me that you are proud of me... I wish that I had a mother with such a golden heart...”