Launching Genesis

10/23/2026

❤️ Help Us Cross the Finish Line!

Launching Genesis is making one final push to raise the remaining $7,000 needed to complete our 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom expansion at our Transitional House!

We have already made incredible progress! The sewer lines have been installed in the foundation, the walls are framed, and the electrical work is in place. Now, we just need a little more help to finish what we've started!

🏡 We are offering two special sponsorship opportunities:

🌟 $7,000 – Transitional House Sponsorship
Have the Transitional House named in your honor or dedicated to a loved one, business, or organization of your choice.

🌟 $1,000 – Bedroom Sponsorship
Sponsor one of our two new bedrooms and have it dedicated in your name or in honor of someone special.

Every gift, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to completing this expansion and making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are asking our wonderful community to help us cross the finish line! Whether through a donation, sharing this post, or keeping our mission in your prayers, your support means so much.

💬 Interested in sponsoring or have questions? Please send us a message!

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for your continued prayers, generosity, and support of Launching Genesis! ❤️

08/11/2026

🚧 WE BROKE GROUND TODAY! NOW LET’S FINISH STRONG! 🙌

Launching Genesis has officially broken ground on our expansion project! 🎉
Today marks more than the beginning of construction—it marks another step toward creating greater opportunities for women who need a safe place to heal, rebuild, and move forward.

Our total expansion project is $15,000.
Through the incredible generosity of our donors, friends, and community partners, we have already raised $8,000!

🔥 NOW WE HAVE JUST $7,000 LEFT TO GO!
We are moving forward in faith, trusting God to provide the remaining funds through the generosity of people who believe in the mission of Launching Genesis.

🏗️ THE GROUND IS BROKEN.
❤️ THE VISION IS MOVING FORWARD.
🙏 NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FINISH THE JOURNEY.

A special THANK YOU to the PRZ Plumbing Team for blessing Launching Genesis with their services and helping make this expansion possible. Your generosity is helping turn a vision into reality!

Will you help us raise the final $7,000?
Every gift matters. Every share matters. Every prayer matters.
Let's come together as a community and finish what we've started!
👉 $15,000 Total Project Goal
✅ $8,000 Raised
🔥 $7,000 Remaining

“Help Us Cross the Finish Line: $7,000 to Launch Hope.”

“Help Us Cross the Finish Line: $7,000 to Launch Hope.”

08/11/2026

🚨THE EXPANSION HAS BEGUN! 🚨

On August 10, 2026, Launching Genesis began the first—and most expensive—stage of our expansion: cutting into the foundation to install new sewer lines for two additional bathrooms. 🔨

Our transitional home is currently FULL, and we continue receiving calls from women needing a safe place to escape crisis and rebuild their lives.
God has blessed us with the space to expand to a 5-bedroom, 5-bath transitional home, allowing us to serve two additional women. ❤️

🎯 Expansion Goal: $15,000
✅ Raised: $8,000
🙏 Remaining: $7,000
We are trusting God to provide the remaining $7,000 through the blessings of our donors and community partners.

💙 A HUGE THANK YOU TO PRZ PLUMBING! 💙
We are incredibly grateful to the PRZ Plumbing team for blessing Launching Genesis with their services and helping make this expansion possible. Your generosity is making a difference!
Will you help us finish this expansion?

💰 Donate | 🤝 Become a monthly partner | 📣 Share | 🙏 Pray
Two more bedrooms. Two more bathrooms. Two more opportunities for women to begin again.
DONATE • SHARE • PRAY

https://givebutter.com/we-broke-ground-today-now-lets-finish-strong-aowtqa

07/02/2026

As we approach the 250th Anniversary of Independence here in the United States...

Melissa had the opportunity to reflect back on her past life, when she was living in a prison of abuse. We all live through different seasons and experience milestones and accomplishments. Melissa reflected on seeing those around her starting new jobs, moving to new places, getting married, having children, completing college, or even receiving answered prayers.

Most seasons people go through are filled with daily responsibilities, familiar routines, and the tasks that demand our attention. During these times, it is easy to develop tunnel vision and miss the obvious signs in the lives of those around us. That can show itself through surface-level conversations, a lack of active listening, or an unwillingness to be vulnerable. We choose not to see the pain others are carrying because it may seem inconvenient, or simply because we are distracted by our own lives. We are physically present, but emotionally, mentally, or simply checked out.

For Melissa, however, time seemed frozen. She was imprisoned in a living hell hidden beneath what others assumed was simply a quieter season of life. To those around her, she appeared distant, reclusive, or simply stuck in the routine of everyday living. In reality, Melissa was drowning, suffocating, and unable to call out for help.

She felt trapped in a crushing silence where every attempt to cry out was swallowed by an invisible weight. While it looked like everyone else was beginning new chapters, Melissa found herself caught in an invisible undertow. To the outside world, her life appeared normal, but beneath the surface she was using every ounce of strength just to stay afloat—screaming at the top of her lungs while realizing no one could hear a sound.

Then, a blinding light appeared... like a door opening from the outside into a dark room.

There was Audrey.

She saw the signs. She heard the silent screams.

Audrey had been there before because she was a Melissa. She knew the path to FREEDOM.

Audrey reached out to Melissa...

And Melissa took her hand.

🇺🇸 As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Freedom here in the United States, consider those around you who may be desperately seeking freedom themselves.

Abuse has isolated them to the point of systemic silence, leaving them unable to express the pain they carry.

Freedom could be in your hand to give to a Melissa.

Will you reach out your hand? ❤️

Click on the link below to support us:
https://givebutter.com/setting-foundations-3omtrw

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06/03/2026

💜 PTSD Awareness Month 💜

June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time to recognize the invisible battles many individuals face every day.

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It impacts survivors of abuse, women in crisis, veterans, foster youth, first responders, and countless others in our communities. The effects are often unseen, but the struggle is very real.

At Launching Genesis, we understand that healing is not a straight path. Some days can feel overwhelming, and the weight of past trauma can seem impossible to carry. But even in the darkest moments, there is hope.

✨ There is light at the end of the tunnel. ✨

Healing takes time, courage, and support, but recovery is possible. Every step forward—no matter how small—matters. With safety, encouragement, and the right resources, lives can be transformed.

✨ Healing begins with:
🤝 Safe and supportive relationships
🏡 Stable housing and a secure environment
💜 Compassion without judgment
📚 Access to resources and guidance
🌱 Hope for a brighter future

This month, we encourage our community to learn more about PTSD, offer understanding instead of assumptions, and support those who may be carrying burdens we cannot see.

To every survivor: Your story matters. Your healing matters. The challenges you face today do not define your future. Keep moving forward, one step at a time. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and you do not have to walk the journey alone. 💜

Together, we can create a community where hope, healing, and restoration are possible for all.

💜✨🌿🕊️

05/29/2026

🌟 Meet the Founding Board of Launching Genesis 🌟

At Launching Genesis, our mission is built on faith, compassion, service, and a commitment to helping women find hope, healing, and a path toward independence. We are honored to introduce the dedicated individuals who serve as our Founding Board Members.

👨🏼‍🎓James Page – Founder
James is a veteran with a heart for serving others. He holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and two Bachelor's Degrees. His vision and leadership laid the foundation for Launching Genesis and continue to guide our mission forward.

❤️ Deedra Page – Co-Founder
Deedra serves as a Victim Advocate for Texas Community Counseling and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's Degree in Counseling. Her personal motto, "Live life by loving Jesus and loving others," is reflected in her dedication to serving women in crisis.

🎓 Karibeth Page – Co-Founder
A graduate of Texas Tech University and an active foster parent, Karibeth brings a deep passion for strengthening families and supporting her community. Her heart for helping others aligns perfectly with the mission of Launching Genesis.

🤝 Joy Petersen – Board Member
Joy is an experienced administrative and operations professional with a background in Military Family Readiness, nonprofit leadership, and community outreach. Her knowledge and commitment help ensure our organization operates effectively while serving those in need.

✨ Kerra Bell – Board Member
Kerra is the Founder and Executive Director of New Hope Life Resource Center. She has dedicated her life to instilling hope in others and actively serves with multiple nonprofit organizations, bringing valuable experience and compassion to our board.

🏡 Ruby Jernigan – Board Member
Ruby is a Realtor® with Agape and Associates and an active community volunteer. Through her involvement in nonprofit work, local outreach efforts, and church ministry, she is passionate about connecting people with resources and opportunities that help strengthen lives and communities.

💜 Together, this team is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where women can heal, grow, and build a brighter future.

Thank you for supporting the mission of Launching Genesis. We look forward to serving our community and making a lasting impact—together.

How you can help🔽🔽🔽
https://givebutter.com/setting-foundations-3omtrw

05/15/2026

🩵 Mental Health Awareness Month. Women Veterans, we stand with You!

We stand with women whose stories are too often silenced — survivors of abuse, women in crisis, and women veterans carrying invisible wounds.

Behind every statistic is a woman fighting to survive emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Trauma does not discriminate. Abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and crisis affect women of every age, background, culture, and walk of life. 💔

Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop PTSD, and many women veterans face especially high rates due to military sexual trauma. Survivors of domestic violence often carry lasting emotional wounds long after the abuse ends, including:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Isolation
• Lifelong emotional struggles

At Launching Genesis, we believe healing begins with: ✨
🛡️ Safety
🤝 Support
💜 Dignity
🌅 Hope

Mental health matters.
Trauma-informed care matters.
Safe housing matters.
Being heard matters. 🕊️

To every woman silently battling fear, trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, or the emotional aftermath of abuse:

🌸 You are not forgotten.
🌸 You are not weak.
🌸 You are worthy of healing.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we remain committed to breaking the stigma surrounding trauma and advocating for women who deserve a new beginning. 💙

Because survival is only the beginning — healing is the mission. ✨

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05/14/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness 💚

A time to pause, reflect, and bring light to struggles that are too often carried in silence.

At Launching Genesis, we recognize that for many women facing abuse, crisis, and instability, mental health is not just a conversation — it is a daily battle. Trauma does not end when the situation does. It can linger in thoughts, emotions, and in the way a woman sees herself and her future.

Abuse can leave invisible wounds:
✨ Anxiety that never seems to quiet
✨ Depression that drains hope
✨ Fear that follows even into safe places
✨ A loss of identity and self-worth

But healing is possible. 🤍

Every woman deserves:
🏡 A safe place to rest and recover
🌱 Support that nurtures both her heart and mind
💪 Guidance to rebuild confidence and independence
✨ The reminder that her story is not over, but waiting to be written her way

Mental health matters — especially for those carrying the weight of abuse and crisis. When we invest in healing, we empower women not just to survive, but to truly live again and thrive.

This week, we stand with every woman fighting battles unseen.
You are not alone.
You are worthy of healing.
And there is hope ahead. 💚

https://givebutter.com/setting-foundations-3omtrw