Soup & More Community Meals Return
December 16, 2022, Macomb, Illinois — Soup & More community meals are returning. With a “soft opening” scheduled for mid-December, we look forward to seeing everyone. Please sign up through our Facebook page if you’d like to come for the soft opening. Everyone is welcome. We want to ensure we have the right amount of food to serve for the meal!
Rapid Re-housing Initiatives
May 15, 2021, Macomb, Illinois — When Genesis House emergency family shelter was forced to close by the COVID-19 pandemic, Genesis Garden shifted focus to planning, with a series of questions. “How can we best support and empower people as they address a housing crisis? Can a crisis be seen as an opportunity for transformation? Beyond emergency housing, what else is crucial?” Empowering, supportive community relationships and “rapid re-housing” were identified as foundational.
Rapid re-housing refers to support with short-term rental assistance and services. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. It is offered without preconditions (such as employment, income) while resources and services are tailored to the individual needs and goals of the person or family. Genesis Garden’s President Melissa Calhoun says, “With an over-abundance of rental housing in Macomb, along with the ability to simultaneously support more people, this approach is a win-win for the Macomb community.”
With the advent of COVID-19 vaccinations, Genesis House emergency shelter is open again. Those experiencing housing crises now also have an opportunity for rapid rehousing. Genesis Garden has secured over $125,000 in state and federal funding to support the programs over the next 18 months.
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Housing security and quality have important impacts on health and well-being. Substandard housing exposes people to health risks, such as vermin, mold, water leaks, and inadequate heating or cooling. Overcrowding can affect mental health, increase stress, impact relationships, and sleep, and increase transmission of infectious diseases.
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Help make home a reality for everyone in our community. Donate Now at www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/640a1e11-fbd9-4c1f-923b-a790a72bf542
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April is Second Chance Month!April is Second Chance Month!
It's a time to reflect on the importance of reentry and the opportunities it provides for individuals to start anew.
Some see it as a way to seek redemption, while others view it as a fresh start.
Throughout the month, ICJIA will highlight the voices, programs, and organizations that support safe and successful reentry.
#SecondChanceMonth
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Genesis Garden is hosting another Family Dinner Project night on Mon, Jan 29. Families with children are encouraged to join us for a Harry Potter night filled with food, fun, and conversations about things that matter. For more information or to RSVP, please email to mariam@genesis-garden.org. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
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Jessica Lee looks fun!
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📢 Are you a developer of color interested in building affordable housing in Illinois? LISC and IHDA want to help you through Next Gen, a program designed to help lower entry barriers for developers of color by expanding diversity among affordable housing developers. Visit the link below to request your application! Applications close December 1st. #NextGen
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