Genesis Women's Shelter

The Family Place, established in 1978, is a prominent organization in North Texas dedicated to assisting victims of family violence. With a comprehensive range of services, they provide the necessary support for individuals to transition from victims to survivors. Offering a 24-hour crisis hotline, The Family Place ensures immediate help is accessible to those in need. Their services include safe transportation to emergency shelters, outreach counseling, and legal aid, all aimed at empowering individuals to escape abusive relationships and find safety. Through their events and various giving opportunities, The Family Place encourages community involvement to support survivors of domestic violence.Generated from the website

HistoryFor Love & Art started as a project in a leadership course by Mark Lombard, who blended his passion for art with his service to community as a hospice volunteer. Mark was impressed by how his patient, Miss Billie, reacted to souvenir postcards from local museums; in the moment, she was young again, beautiful, and vital again, free from her everyday worries and fears. Mark dubbed this phenomenon