It’s Girl Scout cookie season! And that means troop 1744 will be out selling cookies to support their activities throughout the year. This local Girl Scout troop is also supported by Genesis Homes as part of the organization’s Community Engagement Program which seeks to enrich communities and residents through programs that supplement their affordable housing [...]
Wednesday, August 28 9:30 am Intersection of Nichol Street and Washington Court Join us to celebrate another affordable housing development as we break ground on eight new rental units in the Nicholtown neighborhood! Parking is available at the Nicholtown Community Center (112 Rebecca Street), where there will be a reception following the groundbreaking ceremony. [...]
We are thrilled to announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support the activities of our Community Engagement Specialist, Carolyn Wilson. We believe creating partnerships with other community organizations adds stability to both the resident families and the entire neighborhood. The role of Community Engagement has [...]
Genesis Homes is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday for the first time this year! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. GIVING TUESDAY! After all of the shopping is done, we want to remember the importance of charity during the holiday season. [...]
Originally posted by WSPA. Original post here. Two new affordable rental homes were officially opened up during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, after passing final inspections. "It's just really incredible. If you've seen this house and you've been inside, it's just really a fantastic rental house," said Tom Whitted, Executive Director of Genesis Homes, [...]
Genesis Homes’ is celebrating the one year anniversary of the completion of their Net Zero Home with some great news! In its first year of operation, the home generated enough energy to be completely self-sufficient for the entire year! Through the use of solar panels on the roof, the home incurred a $0 net energy [...]
Executive Director, James Childress, receives Max Heller Award on behalf of Genesis Homes. At the Greenville Chamber’s 128th Annual Meeting, awards were presented to local organizations who have made a significant impact in the community. Genesis Homes was presented with the prestigious Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award, given to an organization that has [...]