Listen to the interview with Karen Terry
Terry said HUD recommends getting the people in such programs into their own homes within 90 days. She said Genesis Garden is striving to accomplish that within 60 days.
Genesis House, which is the emergency shelter at 307 East Carroll Street in downtown Macomb, recently re-opened after being closed for approximately a year due to the COVID-19 crisis, though it’s operating at reduced capacity because of the pandemic.
Terry said some clients are referred to Genesis Garden while others learn about the organization and its programs through the Genesis Garden website. In addition, Terry said she engages in what is called “street outreach.”