“I lost my voice to mental illness and then found it again at Genesis Club.” When I moved to New England, my whole self didn’t arrive. I wouldn’t leave the house except for emergencies. I became paranoid, believing people were whispering about me and judging me. I believed I was at risk all the time […]
News & Updates
Statement of Solidarity
Genesis Club Statement of Solidarity and Commitment to Effect Change On May 25th George Floyd died – his neck pinned for 8 minutes and 46 seconds under the knee of a police officer as a helpless crowd watched and shouted to the group of four police officers, “You’re killing him!” The details of his passing are […]
Virtual Outreach
As we wrap up our third week of operating a virtual clubhouse, and enter into what experts predict is the start of the surge of the coronavirus in Massachusetts, I wanted to share a few uplifting highlights from Genesis Club. We reached out to and talked with nearly 300 members each day to check in […]
Going Virtual
What a week it has been. In just over 8 days, Genesis Club has shifted its work from being site-based to operating as a ‘virtual’ clubhouse. Our staff have been nothing less than extraordinary, demonstrating the same dedication, creativity and passion for our mission and our members as ever before, but working over-time to […]
Our Covid-19 Response
These are unprecedented times in our country, the Commonwealth, and our community. The COVID-19 pandemic, while not dangerous to most, poses a serious and sometimes deadly threat to those who have compromised immune systems. Out of a sense of responsibility to our most vulnerable neighbors, and wanting to be part of the world-wide effort to […]