Domestic Abuse Does NOT Take a Holiday
Joyful gatherings, restful holidays and a peaceful time spent with family… unfortunately, this is frequently not the case for our clients involved in or healing from an abusive relationship with…
Read MoreDomestic Violence and Culture
How cultural perspectives impact how we understand domestic violence Culture can seem like such a broad and nuanced concept. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines culture as the customary beliefs, social…
Read MoreVirtual learning and domestic violence
This has been a challenging year for us all; full of uncertainty, change and hardship. For children, their whole worlds have been turned upside down. For children who have been…
Read MoreGive a gift card; change a life
Every year, Genesis is honored to partner with our incredible community members to provide holiday gifts to our clients and their children. As part of our Holiday Program, Genesis clients…
Read MoreGuest Post: ReadingGlasses.com Boosts Interview Confidence with Back-to-Work Eyewear Donation
At ReadingGlasses.com and Goo Goo Eyes of Dallas, we are excited about supporting the Genesis Women’s Shelter. It doesn’t take 20/20 eyesight to know the challenge is great, with so…
Read MoreWhen Love is Blind: What Teens Don’t See in an Abusive Relationship
Close your eyes and think back to adolescence. Is it a sun-kissed day at the beach? Maybe catching fireflies on a lazy, summer night? As we grow into young adulthood,…
Read More“Why do you only serve women?”
At Genesis, we recognize that men and women alike can experience intimate partner violence, but we focus only on serving women. Why? Because Genesis is aware of the unique needs…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), created by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, began as a single “Day of Unity” in 1981. By October 1987, the first full DVAM was…
Read MoreVolunteering during a pandemic
Volunteers are not only amazing for nonprofits – they’re essential, and Genesis is proof of this. Because of the dedication of our volunteers, our doors have remained open and our…
Read MoreWhen There Are Nine: A Challenge from Justice Ginsburg
With the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week, we are reminded of the tremendous value her life’s work has contributed to women’s rights. While we join…
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