Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter Inc

Welcome to Genesis Joy House

Genesis Joy House Homeless Shelter, Inc. (Genesis) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2011. Our nonprofit serves homeless female veterans and offers rehabilitated structured care services to include empowerment programs and training.

Genesis is making history by being the first transitional housing facility in Middle Georgia to house our homeless female veterans; offering a unique female-only clientele, transitional housing, and a comprehensive program that moves them towards independence and sustainability. We will be a model for others, and will make a significant impact in the state of Georgia in both short term relief and long-term skill development and empowerment.

Our Mission

To improve the quality of life for homeless female veterans with proven programs that break the cycle, creating self-sufficiency and accountability.

Our Services

• 1st of its kind transitional housing facility expressly for female veterans in Middle Georgia
• Proven 90-120 day programs that progress female veterans from homeless to full-time careers and residences of their own
• Life skills and empowerment series
• Job training courses
• Counseling services including PTSD treatment and overcoming military sexual trauma

We Get Results

• Since its inception in 2011, Genesis has provided resources through our 24-hour hotline to over 20,000 veterans—male & female—who are struggling with homelessness or are on the brink of homelessness.
• Over 100 homeless female veterans placed in positions of full-time civilian employment
• More than 25 homeless female veterans graduated and still thriving after attending our full 90-120 day program

Just the Facts

• Female veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population in the United States and the risk of female veterans becoming homeless is four times greater than a male veteran. 
• There are more than 2 million female veterans in the Southeast region of the United States, with 93,000 of them calling Georgia home.
• U.S. veteran females are 250% more likely to commit suicide than U.S. females who are not veterans.
• Approximately 15% of the women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced sexual trauma during their deployments.
• Over the last 13 years, suicide rates among female veterans have increased by 62.4 percent.
• On average, female veterans take three months longer than male veterans to find employment after they leave the military and often earn less despite having the same skills enhanced by military service as men.

With funding support, we can help these military heroes, who have sacrificed so much for our country, become self-sufficient again.