Genesis Women's Shelter

What Genesis Women's Shelter does

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that provides safety, shelter, and support services to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Service delivery is structured around residential programs (an undisclosed emergency shelter with capacity for 100 women and children nightly, and Annie's House, a 12-month transitional housing program) and non-residential programs delivered through Genesis at Lucas (opened 2023, the largest non-residential facility) and Genesis at South Dallas (GSD-A, opened as a community-based advocacy extension). The clinical service line includes a 24-hour helpline (call and text — the first local DV hotline in Texas to offer text), individual and group counseling, occupational therapy (a national first for the sector), pro-bono legal representation in family law, advocacy and case management, on-site childcare, and school programs; all services are free, confidential, and bilingual (English/Spanish).

The organization's revenue model is donation-dependent with diversification across individual giving (Heart-to-Heart recurring program), foundation grants, planned/legacy giving, in-kind donations, and a social-enterprise Benefit Thrift Store. Community engagement is organized through four auxiliaries (GYL, HeROs, Alliance, STAR) plus Kids 4 Kids and Corporate Heroes, and national reach is extended via the Conference on Crimes Against Women (since 2005), the National Training Center on Crimes Against Women, and Genesis the Podcast. Technology is not a core element of service delivery; differentiation rests on integrated clinical capabilities, four decades of community trust in Dallas, and credentialed in-house staff across counseling, occupational therapy, and law.

In 2021, Genesis became an independent 501(c)(3), legally separating from founding agency Shelter Ministries of Dallas, and in 2023 operationalized its largest capital expansion with Genesis at Lucas. In 2024 the helpline handled 18,840 calls and 7,757 texts, legal services were delivered to 385 clients (estimated pro-bono value of $2.64M), and over 12,000 hours of counseling and OT were provided, with cumulative impact exceeding 42,000 clients since 1985.

Name

Genesis Women's Shelter

Legal name

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support

Website

https://genesisshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1985, providing free emergency shelter, counseling, occupational therapy, legal services, and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic violence across North Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter and Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Survivor support services
• Crisis helpline services
• Transitional housing program
• Pro bono legal aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Financial Donations: Individual donors contribute financial donations via the website donate page, with monthly recurring options through the Heart-to-Heart program. These constitute the primary revenue stream supporting all client services.
2. Benefit Thrift Store: The Genesis Benefit Thrift Store sells gently used items (clothing, shoes, décor, and more). 100% of proceeds go directly to Genesis services. Clients and their children can shop at the store at no cost.
3. Planned Giving / Legacy Giving: Donors can include Genesis in their estate planning or wills through the Legacy Giving program, providing long-term financial support.
4. Foundation Grants: Genesis receives grants from foundations to fund operations and specific programs, including the capital campaign to build Genesis at Lucas.
5. Special Events and Fundraisers: Genesis hosts annual fundraisers including the Genesis Annual Luncheon, Masquerade, Bruncheon, Evening with Gentlemen, and third-party events to raise critical funds for operations.
6. Crypto Donations: Genesis accepts cryptocurrency donations through a dedicated giving page, expanding donation options for supporters.
7. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind item donations (clothing, household goods) through the Benefit Thrift Store and specific drives like the Back-to-School Backpack Drive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support provides free, confidential emergency shelter, transitional housing, a 24-hour helpline (call and text), counseling, group therapy, occupational therapy, legal services, advocacy, childcare, and school programs to women and children experiencing domestic violence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. All services are offered at no cost in English and Spanish, and the organization also operates the Benefit Thrift Store as a social enterprise, the annual Conference on Crimes Against Women, and Genesis the Podcast for community education and awareness.

Product overview

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for domestic violence survivors. The core offerings include residential services (Emergency Shelter, Annie's House long-term housing), non-residential services (Genesis at Lucas outreach facility, Genesis at South Dallas advocacy center), and clinical services (24-Hour Helpline, counseling, group therapy, legal services, occupational therapy, advocacy, childcare, and educational services). The organization also operates a Benefit Thrift Store as a social enterprise and conducts awareness/education programs including Genesis the Podcast and the annual Conference on Crimes Against Women. All services are free, confidential, and available in English and Spanish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Helpline
• Emergency Shelter
• Annie's House (Long-Term Housing)
• Counseling Services
• Group Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Legal Services
• Advocacy
• Benefit Thrift Store

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 42,000 clients helped since 1985
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Training Center on Crimes Against WomencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The National Training Center on Crimes Against Women is housed at Genesis at Lucas and provides community education opportunities. Connected to the Conference on Crimes Against Women (est. 2005) and the Podcast on Crimes Against Women.
• City of DallasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986In 1986, the City of Dallas provided a 7-bedroom facility to house women at an undisclosed location, marking an early public partnership that enabled Genesis to expand its shelter capacity.
• First Presbyterian Church of DallasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 1987, Genesis expanded its services through the support of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas and the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, enabling broader service delivery.
• Episcopal Diocese of DallasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 1987, Genesis expanded its services through the support of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, enabling broader service delivery.
• Genesis Auxiliaries (GYL, HeROs, Alliance, STAR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFour auxiliaries support Genesis mission: GYL (Genesis Young Leaders), HeROs (Genesis HerOes), Genesis Women's Alliance, and STAR (Students Tackle Abusive Relations). These groups raise funds, increase awareness, and provide volunteer support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Family Place: Dallas-based domestic violence nonprofit offering emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and children's services — the closest direct competitor to Genesis within the same DFW service area.
• Harbor House of Central Florida: Central Florida DV shelter and counseling nonprofit with emergency shelter, outreach, and children's services — comparable operating model and service mix to Genesis.
• Safe Horizon: New York City's largest DV and victim-services nonprofit providing shelter, hotlines, counseling, and legal programs across multiple boroughs — comparable in integrated-service breadth and scale to Genesis.
• Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based DV organization operating the largest domestic violence shelter in Pennsylvania along with counseling, legal, and transitional housing — parallel integrated-service model to Genesis.
• Sojourner Family Peace Center: Milwaukee-based DV nonprofit offering emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and children's programming under an integrated model similar to Genesis's approach.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Dallas: Regional faith-based social services umbrella providing shelter, family services, and refugee support across DFW — overlapping community-services footprint but broader than DV-specific mission.
• YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Regional YWCA chapter delivering DV services, housing, and women's empowerment programs across the DFW area — overlapping service lines with Genesis but operating as part of a broader national women's-services portfolio.
• Salvation Army North Texas: National nonprofit operating emergency shelter, family services, and crisis programs in North Texas — comparable scale and DFW presence but broader social-services portfolio than Genesis.

Others

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): National advocacy and policy organization working on DV awareness and legislative reform — comparable mission space to Genesis's awareness and #OneToNONE campaign work.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationwide 24/7 DV hotline providing crisis intervention and resource referrals — directly comparable to Genesis's 24-hour helpline and textline service in scope, though operating nationally rather than in a single region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/genesisshelter

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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