Groundbreaking for Four New Affordable Homes
Genesis Homes hosts next groundbreaking for affordable homes
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. [...]
Genesis Homes Receives Grant from Wells Fargo
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 [...]
Support Genesis Homes on Giving Tuesday!
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. [...]
Genesis Homes Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Two New Affordable Homes
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 Celebrates First Year of Net-Zero Home with $0 Electric Bill FOR THE YEAR!
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 [...]
Genesis Homes Receives Max Heller Award at Greenville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
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 [...]
Genesis Homes and Quinn Satterfield Builders Construct Fifteen Affordable Homes for Sale
Genesis Homes has expanded its commitment to Greenville’s Greenline-Spartanburg neighborhood by partnering with Quinn Satterfield Builders to construct approximately 15 more homes in the area.“We’ve accumulated a lot of vacant property in the area, and we’re happy that Quinn Satterfield is able to use these lots to build more affordable “We’ve accumulated a lot of vacant property in the [...]
Net Zero Home Completion Expected Soon
The solar panels are up on Genesis Homes' Net Zero House, which is scheduled to be completed within the next few weeks. "We're waiting on cabinets, landscaping, and a few other items, but the finish line is definitely in sight," Chris Baddorf, President of Carolina Green Builders and the home's contractor, said. It's hard to [...]
Genesis Homes Works to Raise $150,000 for One of Upstate’s First Net-Zero Homes
Genesis Homes will oversee construction of a high efficiency living space for a low-income family, with materials coordinated by GBS Building Supply. Genesis Homes is working with GBS Building Supply and Carolina Green Builders to help raise approximately $150,000 in materials and labor for one of the Upstate’s first net-zero homes. The house, which is [...]