Genesis and Light Center

Our Teachers

The Genesis & Light Center (“G&L”) was founded by Mr. Albert Wilson, May 6, 1992 in Aurora, IL., and became incorporated as a 501© 3 nonprofit agency August 17, 1992. On March 2, 1994, Mr. Wilson brought his project back to the Georgetown community where he grew up. Genesis & Light Center was the development of a complete center geared toward rebuilding the family unit and combating the social and economic problems being faced in our communities. Jeff Donelson, Terry Nabors, Glory Wilson, Robert Doss, Dorothy Lewis, and Cindy Waller also contributed in organizing and developing the mission, the purpose, the goals, and the objectives of the Genesis & Light Community Development Project.

Mr. Wilson long dreamed of such an organization since growing up in a poverty-stricken community. His personal commitment to break the cycle of poverty, violence and helplessness, marks every aspect of this project. Genesis & Light and other concerned citizens have joined Mr. Wilson in reclaiming and rebuilding our communities in order to give our youths a sense of hope and security, and an ability to dream.

G&L’s primary purpose is to provide an alternative to drugs, violence, and teen pregnancy. G&L targets those youths in the Virden Addition, Georgetown and Shady Oaks areas, whose families’ income is at or below the federally established poverty level or in crisis situations. G&L offers self-help projects that focus on strengthening students, families, and communities emotionally, socially, financially, physically, intellectually and spiritually. The self-help projects also promote education, values, positive attitudes and high levels of self-esteem in such a way to avoid a life of crime or a life on welfare. The ultimate goal is to make each youth self-sufficient by providing him/her skills needed to succeed in the workplace and/or college. To accomplish its goals, G&L has organized a youth program for those at high risk. G&L creates services and link individuals to agencies that are normally non-assessable, unaffordable, or simply do not exist. As a community-based agency, we stress a partnership with the church, the community, the school and the state government with the management and overall purpose of this project.

Many families in the Virden Addition, Georgetown, and Broadmoor communities feel a sense of hopelessness in changing their situation, especially in light of many anticipated governmental changes. G&L provide youths with tools that will not only enrich their lives, but will allow them to make transgenerational changes. The youths that G&L impact will be able to make positive decisions and changes in their lives. G&L believes that by providing this support it will help end the rampant use of drugs, decrease the number of teenage pregnancies, and teach alternatives to a life of crime. Thus youth will become a positive societal influence, rather than a negative societal statistic.

Testimonials

“When my child says, ‘I wanna go back to Genesis and Light,’ then I know something is being done right. The staff are nice and friendly, knowledgeable about what they’re doing, innovative about implementation, and, they actually WANT to be there and want your kids there. The interaction and patience they have with my daughter is phenomenal and they help challenge her and push her in positive ways to stay involved and improve in learning and play. If they’re not sure about something with your child, they will definitely consult with the parent! I highly recommend Genesis & Light to any parent who’s looking for positive influences and growth with their child. And the main thing—she is never bored when she’s there! She’s much more interactive than she used to be and is gaining new friends. Take your child to Genesis & Light, you’ll be glad you did! God, forever bless Genesis & Light and keep it growing!” Ms. Carlene Parker, Jackson, Miss.

Philosophy

Here at Genesis and Light we believe that everyone has a light within them and we do our best to help participants find it. We pride ourselves on academic excellence and instilling traditional values in our youth. Genesis and Light also caters to the community by giving participants an alternative route unlike the one they have grown accustomed to. Here we do our part in providing resources to assist the entire family. Our programs help to strengthen and uplift families physically, as well as, emotionally, offering encouragement, education, and edification. Genesis and Light Center is beginning to light the pathways to brighter futures.

Location

Genesis and Light Center, Inc 4914 North State Street Jackson, MS 39206-4046

Phone: 601-362-6736 Fax: 601-362-6737

Email:[email protected] [email protected]

About our program

OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH

Genesis and Light Center focuses its efforts in combating a wide range of youth problems including school drop-outs, poor academic performance, inadequate college entrance preparation, inadequate knowledge of the job market, abuse or neglect, teenage pregnancy, and children-at-risk of using drugs or entering a life of crime or gangs.

Admissions

Jackson-area students of any ability, color, national origin or ethnic background may apply for enrollment. Testing results and previous academic performance are thoroughly evaluated. We offer: a district-based curriculum; a phonics-based program; a low student-teacher ratio; an atmosphere of firm, loving discipline with clear standards of behavior; a highly qualified and dedicated staff of instructors and mentors; an academic program with high standards, especially in math, reading and Language Arts. Items needed to apply are: signed application and authorization forms, registration fee, 2-weeks’ tuition, parent survey, T-shirt fee, report card, 121 (immunization) form and COVID vaccine, and household income information.