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Learning, and being inspired to make a change
"When you hear what other people have gone through, you can relate – it can help you, it can inspire you, it can motivate you."
![Kim](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/kim-495x400.jpg)
Fighting poverty by fighting for social housing
"The most important way of fighting poverty is by fighting for housing."
![Priscilla](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Priscilla-495x400.jpg)
Perseverance and helping others
"I am learning a lot and I am meeting a lot of different people. Seeing different things and learning makes a lot of difference in my life."
![Rodolfo (right)](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/7-IMG_4806-Copy-495x400.jpg)
Help with addressing financial difficulties
"I am trying to survive with these struggles in my life and I am very thankful to Genesis for helping.”
![Judith, bénévole au Centre de services individuels / Judith, Storefront volunteer](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/judy01-495x400.jpg)
How one good turn can lead to many others
“How far does the long arm of an original idea reach? Who knows where it will stop?”
![Estrelita](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Estrelita012-495x400.jpg)
Encouragement and support through a long process
“Some places try to discourage you when you ask for support, but at Project Genesis, you don’t feel judged; you feel welcomed. You can voice what is in your heart, and they listen, which is so nice. At Project Genesis, they encourage you.”
![Susan](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/susan_AP-495x400.jpg)
People living in poverty speaking out
"That is how people's lives are saved - when they find out where in the community they can get help."
![At Storefront reception / À la réception au Centre de Services individuels](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SF-2010-004-495x400.jpg)
![Djamel](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/djamel-495x400.jpg)
Offering services for those with limited mobility
"(Our work) helps service users avoid delays or problems with (various programs) and receiving their benefits."
![At the Storefront / Au Centre de services individuels](https://genese.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SF02-495x400.jpg)
The Storefront: Sorting out welfare woes
When Ms. B.'s monthly welfare cheque was somewhat mysteriously cut by over $400, she was referred to Project Genesis by a friend.