Genesis House Empowering Community Through Free Self-Defense Class
The Genesis House is hosting a free self-defense and bystander intervention class Tuesday. Rural Outreach Advocate Tracie Davis said the organization has partnered with Alpha Jiu-Jitsu to teach defense techniques through real-life situations. “The biggest thing is we’ve had individuals who have took the class, because they’ve been attacked before, and their first response was […]
New Law Requires Beauty Professionals To Have Domestic Abuse Recognition Training
A new state law aims to help domestic violence victims by requiring beauty professionals to receive one hour of domestic abuse recognition training. Genesis House Project Manager Denise Dillon said that the initiative will be key in saving lives. She said that most of the time, abuse will be in areas that aren’t typically visible […]
Genesis House Seeking Assistance With Donations
Genesis House is seeking assistance for several items. The organization serves 9 counties in the Upper Cumberland and assists those who are victims of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Program Manager Denise Dillon said that the items donated by the community play make a huge difference in the lives of their clients. “We’re grant-funded, so […]
Genesis House Needs Hygiene Donations With Fundraisers Cancelled
The Genesis House of the Upper Cumberland is in desperate need of hygiene and cleaning products since their big fundraisers have been cancelled. Program Manager Denise Dillon said they’ve taken a monetary loss with COVID cancelling events like Handbags for Hope and Wine on The WestSide. Dillon said eight of ten people who come to […]
Donating Phones Provides Critical Resource For People At-Risk
Anyone with an old cellphone could provide a critical resource to victims of domestic and sexual violence, by donating it. Genesis House Program Manager Denise Dillon said it does not matter what kind of phone it is, because any cellphone can dial 911. Dillon said most Genesis House clients come in with no means of […]
Genesis House Asking Community To Participate In Gift Program
Cookeville residents have until December 8th to participate in the Genesis House Angel Tree gift program. The community event is meant to give survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault a Merry Christmas. Program Manager Danielle Girt said there are three locations where someone can pick up an angel Christmas list. “We have a few […]
