Genesis is a program designed to help low-income families or individuals become more financially self-sufficient. Participants are partnered with a case manager and trained volunteer mentors to focus on goal setting, budgeting, and lifestyle changes their goals require for a year. Mentors work with Genesis participants during an 18-week period to help them: set personal goals, increase financial knowledge; set and maintain a household budget, and pursue life changes needed to achieve their goals. After the first 18- weeks are completed, participants will continue to work towards their goals with the guidance of the Genesis Program Manager until they complete a year in the program. To qualify for the program, participants must have an adequate source of income to maintain their household; desire to make the lifestyle changes needed to retain their household; committed to meet with a case manager and volunteer Mentors who will assist them as they complete an 18-week financial literacy program and work on parenting or other daily living skills their personal goals require. Call to set up an appointment to learn more about the program and to obtain an application.