2 Corinthians 8:2-3 NIV
2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.
  2 Corinthians 8:2-3 NIV

The Genesis Charitable Fund for Catastrophe Relief, Inc. (“Genesis”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to mitigate the impact of catastrophic events on local, regional, national and international communities through awareness, education and emergency programs.  Leveraging lessons learned and relationships established during its efforts following Hurricane Katrina, Genesis has established a multi-year plan.  The plan includes the Homeless Children of Mecklenburg County Initiative, a tactical initiative to address immediate needs of the community; the Disaster Relief Initiative, emergency response to local, national and international disasters; and, Global Economic Development, strategic initiatives to combat world hunger through economic development.