Healthy People + Healthy Places

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Our intent is for people living in households earning less than 80% of the area median income have fair and just opportunities to be as healthy as possible with access to healthy food, supportive resources and services, and quality efficient affordable housing.  GenesisHOPE publishes various reports, case studies, and white papers to promote healthy living and more equitable communities. 

"I am clear as I think of children that have no context of a healthy neighborhood. We have set the direction of our course of action to promote healthy living; provide healthy homes; attract and retain businesses; and facilitate policy systems & environmental changes for more equitable communities"

Jeanine C. Hatcher, Executive Director

IN THE NEWS

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Case for Nonprofit Developers

January 6, 2023

The Case for Nonprofit Developers in Detroit It is a fact that the government is not providing enough affordable housing and for-profit builders won’t keep rents low. According to the Washington Monthly, “as the focus of federal housing policy shifted from government ownership to subsidizing private sector developers, Congress passed legislation designed to create powerful …

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Spirit of Detroit Award

August 15, 2022

June 25, 2022 | City of Detroit, Michigan SPIRIT OF DETROIT AWARD Detroit City Councilman Coleman A. Young II presents Jeanine C. Hatcher, Executive Director of GenesisHOPE with the Spirit of Detroit Award. GenesisHOPE is a multi-service community development organization advancing health equity. “It is an honor to serve the community. I thank you for …

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Southeastern Cooking Club

August 9, 2022

Southern High School HEALTHY COOKING CLUB GenesisHOPE and Southeastern High School launched an after school healthy cooking club. Students, eager to learn how to cook, signed up for the initial 6-week series in 2020. Students learned the importance of eating balanced nutritious meals and gained hands-on cooking and kitchen experience. “When I was younger, I …

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Community Resource Fair

August 8, 2022

Nearly 100 residents were served during this year’s Community Resource Fair. A total of 21 organizations providing health, wealth and a variety of resources to support resiliency for families collaborated to make this year’s fair a success. We’re extremely excited to have had 4 residents receiving vaccinations. Thank you to our partners for all that …

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Who is ALICE?

March 8, 2021

ALICE is anyone who is Asset Limited, Income Constrained, & Employed. Many of us are ALICE. ALICE is your waitress, your child’s educator, your hairdresser, and your cashier at your local grocery store. ALICE households live above the poverty line; therefore they do not qualify for many assistance programs, but they also struggle to manage …

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2020 At A Glance

December 10, 2020

You’ve heard it over and over for months.  “It’s been a very challenging year, to say the least.”  That still rings (very) true.  But we would like to take a moment to reflect on and be grateful for all the good things that have happened this year. In 2020, GenesisHOPE has been blessed to serve …

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Where are they now?: Eva Bryant

December 10, 2020

Eva Bryant was a Young Sprout participant before our Young Sprouts program had a name.  She credits programs such as GenesisHOPE‘s Youth Development for helping cultivate her love of learning.  We had the opportunity to sit down with Eva (virtually of course) to catch up to ask, “Where are you now?” A Detroiter through and through …

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Adopt a Family

November 1, 2020

Adopt a Family for the 2020 Holiday Season Every year Genesis Lutheran Church holds its Adopt A Family food drive to provide holiday food baskets to families in need.  Last year, with the generous support of the congregation and the community, they served 75 families a basket full of holiday cheer including a turkey, stuffing, …

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$30K in 30 Days!

November 1, 2020

We are launching our first ever campaign for $30K in 30 Days, and we need your help! Over the next 30 days, throughout the month of November, we are looking for 1,000 people to give $30 to help us raise $30K to continue to first meet the needs of the people and then the community …

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Reflection: Last Year at GenesisHOPE

October 6, 2020

When you think of a front porch, you may think of it as a main entrance to the home.  For many people, it is a direct or indirect way to socialize.  Front porch sitting is a staple for most urban areas in the U.S., such as Detroit.  It contributes to the atmosphere of the neighborhood.  …

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PUBLICATIONS

Business Case for CDO-HCO Collaborations | 2020

A high-level overview of existing “value-based purchasing structures” that can be leveraged to incentivize collaboration between CDOs and HCOs for patient (resident) centered care and community-focused solutions to address social risk factors.

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The Case for Nonprofit Housing Developers | 2018

A comparison of for-profit and nonprofit housing developers noted in the article stated that nonprofit housing developers scored significantly higher on twenty-four measures of management performance, i.e., operating costs, property conditions and eviction rates. The glaring truth of the matter is nonprofit housing developers value people over profits!

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Islandview Community Plan | 2016

Dr. Joongsub Kim of the Lawrence Technological University Detroit Studio leads extensive research and master planning for Islandview Village. The comprehensive research document covers demographics, community assets, statistics, and other relevant information to gain a greater understanding of the project site. The report includes proposed strategies for community amenities, green infrastructure, affordable housing, and supporting design interventions for the Islandview Village community.

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Take A Look Inside... | 2009

Community Voices: social systems, public power, healthcare, basic life necessities, housing, and the physical environment.

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REPORTS

Strategic Plan | 2020-2024

GenesisHOPE's strategic capacity building plan is to strengthen our effectiveness and future sustainability to fulfill our mission. It details who we work with, the nature of our work,  and the planned outcomes of our work, as well as our intended impacts and key performance indicators.

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Annual Report | 2020

GenesisHOPE continues to grow our promotion of healthy living and supporting people in making healthier choices to advance our vision of Health Equity: Healthy People + Healthy Places!

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Annual Report | 2018

Why Islandview? And, our Healthy Community Initiative.

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Program Overview | 2016

GenesisHOPE identified several problems plaguing the people and the City of Detroit where congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Southeast Michigan Synod were located and served – impoverished people and place.

Food is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, GenesisHOPE believes food is a human right of every human being. We shared our vision and programming of: sufficient, sustainable livelihood for all begins with food security for all.

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Annual Report | 2011

Youth and Community Development...where we are after three years.

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Annual Report | 2010

GenesisHOPE expands its Youth Development Programs and Vacant Property Project.

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