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Newsletter | Fall 2013
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CHANGE IS ON THE HORIZON AT GENESIS OUTREACH In life change is eminent If we are wise we embrace change when it
comes This includes the challenges of learning new things doing things differently and even at times saying goodbye However no matter how difficult it seems donrsquot stop changing If you are not changing then you are not growing
It is on this wise that I would like to announce the official closing of our menrsquos residential recovery program known as MASS Men Achieving Self-Sufficiency The program closed its doors on June 30 2013 to allow an expansion of the womenrsquos recovery program known as PLUS Positive Living and Understanding Self-Sufficiency Through the expansion Genesis House will be able to serve more women in recovery each year and ensure that more children in foster care are being reunified with their drug-free mothers in safe affordable permanent housing Non-residential addiction support services will still be available to men on an income-based sliding fee scale Services will include but not be limited to case management drug testing transportation counseling and workforce development
Speaking of change itrsquos hard to believe that fall is already here It was just a few weeks ago that the residents and staff of Genesis Outreach Inc were enjoying warm summer breezes and fresh air at our 2nd Annual Life After Genesis family friends and alumni picnic held at Northside Park During the event we were able to honor and celebrate one of our first graduates Anita Waller with a special keepsake for celebrating 20 Years in Recovery this past August Anita attributes her long-term sobriety and lifestyle changes due to the skills and tools she gained while living at the Genesis House in 1993
Finally as we head deeper into the last quarter of the year I encourage you to think about ways that you can help Genesis Outreach change the lives of those less fortunate than yourself in the community in which we all live work and play Possibly you can volunteer your time serve on a committee or make a financial contribution In whatever way that you can I encourage you to be the change that someone else sees and tomorrow will be better a place for all
GENESIS OUTREACH INC IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY ONE FAMILY AT A TIME
contentsNEW BOARD MEMBERS
NEW STAFF MEMBERS
GUESS WHOrsquoS TURNING 25
PROMISING PARTNERSHIPS
DELORIS JORDAN EVENT
GENESIS GRADUATION
IMPACT 52
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Newsletter | Fall 2013
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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERSConnie Denton is an Assistant Vice President with PNC Bank She presently oversees the Southtown Branch of PNC Bank and is actively engaged in the local business community A graduate of Ball State University Connie brings a wealth of knowledge in business leadership and finance management to the organization These skills coupled with a heart for service and empowering others make Connie an excellent addition to the Genesis family
F Renee Morrison is an Assistant Vice President with Fifth Third Bank While Renee has enjoyed a worthwhile career in the banking industry she is equally versed in Human Resources and program development Over the years Renee has served on various boards and engaged in the not-for-profit community Genesis Outreach Inc is blessed to have her assistance as we chart a new course for the next 25 years of growth and community service
Josiah Brown is the Assistant Director of Employer Services for Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne and a Co-FounderBrokering Partner with ITW Essential Services and Business Solutions A 2013 Leadership Fort Wayne graduate Josiah is presently serving as a Board Intern through June 2014
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS2013 continues to be an exciting year at Genesis Outreach In addition to several programmatic changes we have created new staff positions to better serve our clients and their families as they are transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency One such position is held by Candice Hall Candice initially joined the Genesis team in February 2013 as the Client Services Manager However with the completion of her Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling this past May it created an opportunity for us to further expand services Thus she transitioned into a new position as Counselor this past June Counseling services are made available to any person or family being served by Genesis Outreach Inc Those living in transitional housing receive an initial assessment upon intake and ongoing counseling services continue throughout their stay as needed
Other new staff members include Paul Carter Beverly Ellison and Adrian Long who are serving as Resident Assistants and Quinton Walker who is a Maintenance Technician II
Genesis Outreach Inc is pleased to announce that we are celebrating 25 years of service to the Greater Fort Wayne community this year An official celebration will take place later this fall Be on the lookout for a ldquoSave the Daterdquo reminder and formal invitation to the celebration event
Newsletter | Fall 2013
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Page | 3
PROMISING PARTNERSHIPSThe collaborative permanent supportive housing project established by Genesis Outreach Inc and its partners Hope House Inc Just Neighbors Vincent Village Inc and the Womenrsquos Bureau Inc in 2011 is in its last phase of development and lease-up The final 10 units of the 55 unit scattered-site and clustered housing project will be completed this year Special thanks to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the City of Fort Wayne for the financing which made it all possible Through this project formerly homeless individuals and families have access to permanent housing with service-enriched case management to prevent future episodes of homelessness
GENESIS GRADUATIONGenesis Outreach Inc is pleased to announce the graduation of 7 women and 3 men from the transitional living programs this year In order to graduate a resident must have obtained permanent housing achieved family reunification maintained their sobriety increased their income and accomplished other goals as addressed in their individualized service plan The most recent graduate was Heather on September 30 2013 Heather has accomplished all of the goals above along with enrolling in college and gaining full-time employment At the celebration she received a plaque enjoyed a final meal with staff and residents and was celebrated by family in attendance All graduates of transitional living programs can receive up to 1 year aftercare case management and counseling services if desired
DELORIS JORDAN EVENTUNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY
Author and Mother of famed basketball player Michael Jordan recently visited the City of Fort Wayne She spoke on the importance of early childhood education
nurturing your childrenrsquos gifts and family development Clients and staff of Genesis Outreach Inc attended along with their families and friends For many of those that we serve attending a lecture was a new experience which they found to be enlightening engaging and
exhilarating As one client stated ldquoIt was the next best thing to meeting (Michael) Jordan himselfrdquo Fatima Washington local performing artist and Self-Sufficiency Resource Coordinator for Genesis Outreach Inc provided musical entertainment that was enjoyed by all
IMPACT 52ldquoWe had just completed this weekrsquos volunteer activity and we sought the proper words to speak and appropriate way to react The experience was eye-opening fulfilling emotional and impactful
to say the least We will never know what if any impact that we made but we know exactly how we felt when it was over It was a night filled with courage conversa-tion and great food It was an evening that will not be forgottenrdquo - Aaron BrownThe ladies of Genesis Outreach Inc were blessed to share an evening meal and conversation with Aaron amp Erica Brown of Impact 52 The couple and their daugh-ters volunteer each week at a different agency making strides in the local community and Northeast Indiana Genesis was honored to be selected and to host the Browns at our transitional living facility Visit our web-site to read the Brownrsquos full account of their time spent at Genesis by clicking here
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Page | 4
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Genesis Outreach Inc2605 Gay Street | Fort Wayne IN 46803Office (260) 744-2800 | Fax (260) 744-2811
infogenesisoutreachorg
genesisoutreachorg
Facebook Genesis Outreach Inc
Hy Plimpton BOARD PRESIDENT
HenryEtta Savage BOARD TREASURER
Marie Plimpton BOARD SECRETARY
Bishop EC Haywood EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Connie Denton
Leroy Jackson
Albert T BrownleeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR amp CEO
Fatima WashingtonSELF-SUFFICIENCY RESOURCE COORDINATOR
William LawHOUSING COORDINATOR
Gina BrooksCASE MANAGER
Candice HallCOUNSELOR
Michael BakerRESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Carlos BrooksPaul Carter
Helen DurhamBeverly Ellison
Adrian Long
Quinton WalkerMAINTENANCE TECH II
Genesis Outreach is dedicated to the preservation and reunification of the families we serve We provide affordable housing opportunities and programs with the purpose and hope that they will lead to permanent housing self-sufficiency and long-term sobriety
Trudy AdamsMichael BakerT BlackTracy BliskGina BrooksCorey BrownleeTamarah BrownleeTerrence BrownleeJerry CarterDr Ruby CainPam DennieCarl DuganHelen DurhamFrancis FranklinJulia GibsonGood Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Greater Christ Temple ChurchPatricia Green-SimpsonBishop EC HaywoodNorman HuntDave JamesTara JellisonErnie JohnsonTyonda JonesRobert KelsawKaren B KnoxWilliam Law IILife Changing MinistriesKarla Lynch-JacksonBrenda MajorsRJ amp Barbara MaloneySonja Norton
Hy amp Marie PlimptonQuadrant EngineeringPaul SmithVickie Smith-LoganFrederick SouleHoweda SteppDr Sherri Stiles-WalkerJohn amp Sandra ThomasJoel UsinaFatima WashingtonRev Timothy amp Renetta WilliamsRobert Woods
F Renee Morrison
Josiah Brown INTERN
Jan Burton ADVISORY BOARD
Everleina Smith-Wattley ADVISORY BOARD
Lawrence Wattley ADVISORY BOARD
Newsletter | Fall 2013
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Page | 2
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERSConnie Denton is an Assistant Vice President with PNC Bank She presently oversees the Southtown Branch of PNC Bank and is actively engaged in the local business community A graduate of Ball State University Connie brings a wealth of knowledge in business leadership and finance management to the organization These skills coupled with a heart for service and empowering others make Connie an excellent addition to the Genesis family
F Renee Morrison is an Assistant Vice President with Fifth Third Bank While Renee has enjoyed a worthwhile career in the banking industry she is equally versed in Human Resources and program development Over the years Renee has served on various boards and engaged in the not-for-profit community Genesis Outreach Inc is blessed to have her assistance as we chart a new course for the next 25 years of growth and community service
Josiah Brown is the Assistant Director of Employer Services for Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne and a Co-FounderBrokering Partner with ITW Essential Services and Business Solutions A 2013 Leadership Fort Wayne graduate Josiah is presently serving as a Board Intern through June 2014
WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS2013 continues to be an exciting year at Genesis Outreach In addition to several programmatic changes we have created new staff positions to better serve our clients and their families as they are transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency One such position is held by Candice Hall Candice initially joined the Genesis team in February 2013 as the Client Services Manager However with the completion of her Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling this past May it created an opportunity for us to further expand services Thus she transitioned into a new position as Counselor this past June Counseling services are made available to any person or family being served by Genesis Outreach Inc Those living in transitional housing receive an initial assessment upon intake and ongoing counseling services continue throughout their stay as needed
Other new staff members include Paul Carter Beverly Ellison and Adrian Long who are serving as Resident Assistants and Quinton Walker who is a Maintenance Technician II
Genesis Outreach Inc is pleased to announce that we are celebrating 25 years of service to the Greater Fort Wayne community this year An official celebration will take place later this fall Be on the lookout for a ldquoSave the Daterdquo reminder and formal invitation to the celebration event
Newsletter | Fall 2013
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Page | 3
PROMISING PARTNERSHIPSThe collaborative permanent supportive housing project established by Genesis Outreach Inc and its partners Hope House Inc Just Neighbors Vincent Village Inc and the Womenrsquos Bureau Inc in 2011 is in its last phase of development and lease-up The final 10 units of the 55 unit scattered-site and clustered housing project will be completed this year Special thanks to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the City of Fort Wayne for the financing which made it all possible Through this project formerly homeless individuals and families have access to permanent housing with service-enriched case management to prevent future episodes of homelessness
GENESIS GRADUATIONGenesis Outreach Inc is pleased to announce the graduation of 7 women and 3 men from the transitional living programs this year In order to graduate a resident must have obtained permanent housing achieved family reunification maintained their sobriety increased their income and accomplished other goals as addressed in their individualized service plan The most recent graduate was Heather on September 30 2013 Heather has accomplished all of the goals above along with enrolling in college and gaining full-time employment At the celebration she received a plaque enjoyed a final meal with staff and residents and was celebrated by family in attendance All graduates of transitional living programs can receive up to 1 year aftercare case management and counseling services if desired
DELORIS JORDAN EVENTUNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY
Author and Mother of famed basketball player Michael Jordan recently visited the City of Fort Wayne She spoke on the importance of early childhood education
nurturing your childrenrsquos gifts and family development Clients and staff of Genesis Outreach Inc attended along with their families and friends For many of those that we serve attending a lecture was a new experience which they found to be enlightening engaging and
exhilarating As one client stated ldquoIt was the next best thing to meeting (Michael) Jordan himselfrdquo Fatima Washington local performing artist and Self-Sufficiency Resource Coordinator for Genesis Outreach Inc provided musical entertainment that was enjoyed by all
IMPACT 52ldquoWe had just completed this weekrsquos volunteer activity and we sought the proper words to speak and appropriate way to react The experience was eye-opening fulfilling emotional and impactful
to say the least We will never know what if any impact that we made but we know exactly how we felt when it was over It was a night filled with courage conversa-tion and great food It was an evening that will not be forgottenrdquo - Aaron BrownThe ladies of Genesis Outreach Inc were blessed to share an evening meal and conversation with Aaron amp Erica Brown of Impact 52 The couple and their daugh-ters volunteer each week at a different agency making strides in the local community and Northeast Indiana Genesis was honored to be selected and to host the Browns at our transitional living facility Visit our web-site to read the Brownrsquos full account of their time spent at Genesis by clicking here
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Page | 4
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Genesis Outreach Inc2605 Gay Street | Fort Wayne IN 46803Office (260) 744-2800 | Fax (260) 744-2811
infogenesisoutreachorg
genesisoutreachorg
Facebook Genesis Outreach Inc
Hy Plimpton BOARD PRESIDENT
HenryEtta Savage BOARD TREASURER
Marie Plimpton BOARD SECRETARY
Bishop EC Haywood EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Connie Denton
Leroy Jackson
Albert T BrownleeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR amp CEO
Fatima WashingtonSELF-SUFFICIENCY RESOURCE COORDINATOR
William LawHOUSING COORDINATOR
Gina BrooksCASE MANAGER
Candice HallCOUNSELOR
Michael BakerRESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Carlos BrooksPaul Carter
Helen DurhamBeverly Ellison
Adrian Long
Quinton WalkerMAINTENANCE TECH II
Genesis Outreach is dedicated to the preservation and reunification of the families we serve We provide affordable housing opportunities and programs with the purpose and hope that they will lead to permanent housing self-sufficiency and long-term sobriety
Trudy AdamsMichael BakerT BlackTracy BliskGina BrooksCorey BrownleeTamarah BrownleeTerrence BrownleeJerry CarterDr Ruby CainPam DennieCarl DuganHelen DurhamFrancis FranklinJulia GibsonGood Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Greater Christ Temple ChurchPatricia Green-SimpsonBishop EC HaywoodNorman HuntDave JamesTara JellisonErnie JohnsonTyonda JonesRobert KelsawKaren B KnoxWilliam Law IILife Changing MinistriesKarla Lynch-JacksonBrenda MajorsRJ amp Barbara MaloneySonja Norton
Hy amp Marie PlimptonQuadrant EngineeringPaul SmithVickie Smith-LoganFrederick SouleHoweda SteppDr Sherri Stiles-WalkerJohn amp Sandra ThomasJoel UsinaFatima WashingtonRev Timothy amp Renetta WilliamsRobert Woods
F Renee Morrison
Josiah Brown INTERN
Jan Burton ADVISORY BOARD
Everleina Smith-Wattley ADVISORY BOARD
Lawrence Wattley ADVISORY BOARD
Newsletter | Fall 2013
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Page | 3
PROMISING PARTNERSHIPSThe collaborative permanent supportive housing project established by Genesis Outreach Inc and its partners Hope House Inc Just Neighbors Vincent Village Inc and the Womenrsquos Bureau Inc in 2011 is in its last phase of development and lease-up The final 10 units of the 55 unit scattered-site and clustered housing project will be completed this year Special thanks to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the City of Fort Wayne for the financing which made it all possible Through this project formerly homeless individuals and families have access to permanent housing with service-enriched case management to prevent future episodes of homelessness
GENESIS GRADUATIONGenesis Outreach Inc is pleased to announce the graduation of 7 women and 3 men from the transitional living programs this year In order to graduate a resident must have obtained permanent housing achieved family reunification maintained their sobriety increased their income and accomplished other goals as addressed in their individualized service plan The most recent graduate was Heather on September 30 2013 Heather has accomplished all of the goals above along with enrolling in college and gaining full-time employment At the celebration she received a plaque enjoyed a final meal with staff and residents and was celebrated by family in attendance All graduates of transitional living programs can receive up to 1 year aftercare case management and counseling services if desired
DELORIS JORDAN EVENTUNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY
Author and Mother of famed basketball player Michael Jordan recently visited the City of Fort Wayne She spoke on the importance of early childhood education
nurturing your childrenrsquos gifts and family development Clients and staff of Genesis Outreach Inc attended along with their families and friends For many of those that we serve attending a lecture was a new experience which they found to be enlightening engaging and
exhilarating As one client stated ldquoIt was the next best thing to meeting (Michael) Jordan himselfrdquo Fatima Washington local performing artist and Self-Sufficiency Resource Coordinator for Genesis Outreach Inc provided musical entertainment that was enjoyed by all
IMPACT 52ldquoWe had just completed this weekrsquos volunteer activity and we sought the proper words to speak and appropriate way to react The experience was eye-opening fulfilling emotional and impactful
to say the least We will never know what if any impact that we made but we know exactly how we felt when it was over It was a night filled with courage conversa-tion and great food It was an evening that will not be forgottenrdquo - Aaron BrownThe ladies of Genesis Outreach Inc were blessed to share an evening meal and conversation with Aaron amp Erica Brown of Impact 52 The couple and their daugh-ters volunteer each week at a different agency making strides in the local community and Northeast Indiana Genesis was honored to be selected and to host the Browns at our transitional living facility Visit our web-site to read the Brownrsquos full account of their time spent at Genesis by clicking here
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Page | 4
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Genesis Outreach Inc2605 Gay Street | Fort Wayne IN 46803Office (260) 744-2800 | Fax (260) 744-2811
infogenesisoutreachorg
genesisoutreachorg
Facebook Genesis Outreach Inc
Hy Plimpton BOARD PRESIDENT
HenryEtta Savage BOARD TREASURER
Marie Plimpton BOARD SECRETARY
Bishop EC Haywood EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Connie Denton
Leroy Jackson
Albert T BrownleeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR amp CEO
Fatima WashingtonSELF-SUFFICIENCY RESOURCE COORDINATOR
William LawHOUSING COORDINATOR
Gina BrooksCASE MANAGER
Candice HallCOUNSELOR
Michael BakerRESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Carlos BrooksPaul Carter
Helen DurhamBeverly Ellison
Adrian Long
Quinton WalkerMAINTENANCE TECH II
Genesis Outreach is dedicated to the preservation and reunification of the families we serve We provide affordable housing opportunities and programs with the purpose and hope that they will lead to permanent housing self-sufficiency and long-term sobriety
Trudy AdamsMichael BakerT BlackTracy BliskGina BrooksCorey BrownleeTamarah BrownleeTerrence BrownleeJerry CarterDr Ruby CainPam DennieCarl DuganHelen DurhamFrancis FranklinJulia GibsonGood Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Greater Christ Temple ChurchPatricia Green-SimpsonBishop EC HaywoodNorman HuntDave JamesTara JellisonErnie JohnsonTyonda JonesRobert KelsawKaren B KnoxWilliam Law IILife Changing MinistriesKarla Lynch-JacksonBrenda MajorsRJ amp Barbara MaloneySonja Norton
Hy amp Marie PlimptonQuadrant EngineeringPaul SmithVickie Smith-LoganFrederick SouleHoweda SteppDr Sherri Stiles-WalkerJohn amp Sandra ThomasJoel UsinaFatima WashingtonRev Timothy amp Renetta WilliamsRobert Woods
F Renee Morrison
Josiah Brown INTERN
Jan Burton ADVISORY BOARD
Everleina Smith-Wattley ADVISORY BOARD
Lawrence Wattley ADVISORY BOARD
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Page | 4
g e n e s i s o u t r e a c h o r g
Genesis Outreach Inc2605 Gay Street | Fort Wayne IN 46803Office (260) 744-2800 | Fax (260) 744-2811
infogenesisoutreachorg
genesisoutreachorg
Facebook Genesis Outreach Inc
Hy Plimpton BOARD PRESIDENT
HenryEtta Savage BOARD TREASURER
Marie Plimpton BOARD SECRETARY
Bishop EC Haywood EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Connie Denton
Leroy Jackson
Albert T BrownleeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR amp CEO
Fatima WashingtonSELF-SUFFICIENCY RESOURCE COORDINATOR
William LawHOUSING COORDINATOR
Gina BrooksCASE MANAGER
Candice HallCOUNSELOR
Michael BakerRESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Carlos BrooksPaul Carter
Helen DurhamBeverly Ellison
Adrian Long
Quinton WalkerMAINTENANCE TECH II
Genesis Outreach is dedicated to the preservation and reunification of the families we serve We provide affordable housing opportunities and programs with the purpose and hope that they will lead to permanent housing self-sufficiency and long-term sobriety
Trudy AdamsMichael BakerT BlackTracy BliskGina BrooksCorey BrownleeTamarah BrownleeTerrence BrownleeJerry CarterDr Ruby CainPam DennieCarl DuganHelen DurhamFrancis FranklinJulia GibsonGood Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Greater Christ Temple ChurchPatricia Green-SimpsonBishop EC HaywoodNorman HuntDave JamesTara JellisonErnie JohnsonTyonda JonesRobert KelsawKaren B KnoxWilliam Law IILife Changing MinistriesKarla Lynch-JacksonBrenda MajorsRJ amp Barbara MaloneySonja Norton
Hy amp Marie PlimptonQuadrant EngineeringPaul SmithVickie Smith-LoganFrederick SouleHoweda SteppDr Sherri Stiles-WalkerJohn amp Sandra ThomasJoel UsinaFatima WashingtonRev Timothy amp Renetta WilliamsRobert Woods
F Renee Morrison
Josiah Brown INTERN
Jan Burton ADVISORY BOARD
Everleina Smith-Wattley ADVISORY BOARD
Lawrence Wattley ADVISORY BOARD