The Women in Recovery Program is housed at rented facilities known as Genesis Acres. Here, women are growing in the Lord, becoming reunited with their children, and entering society again. All exciting benchmarks in their lives; however, these times are also frightening for them. Many of them have never had the opportunity to be clean and sober, or to parent their children.   At Genesis Acres, we are working to educate each woman in Biblical truths so that they may have a solid foundation on which to rebuild their lives. Without Jesus, life is frightening: with Him, ALL things are possible. Each week, our women complete a schedule of programming and other activities.

Were you ever privileged enough to attend summer Bible Camp?   Remember how much fun it was learn about God while playing in the sun, meeting new friends, and singing songs around the campfire?   Help make the Bible Camp experience a reality for children in the Mission's Women and Families program by making a special camp scholarship donation.   Will you help us make their camp dreams a reality? The cost to attend Black Lake Bible Camp is $265 a child.   To donate, send a check designated camp scholarship fund to: Olympia Union Gospel Mission, PO Box 7668, Olympia, WA 98507-7668 Funds are needed by the end of May.   Thanks for your support!

These activities include, but are not limited to:

*Bible study
*Christian Nurturing Parenting classes
*Genesis Process Counseling
*Individual spiritual discipleship
*Community meeting
*12-step recovery meetings

In addition to these on-site meetings at Genesis Acres, each woman must attend a Celebrate Recovery meeting at a local church. There is also mandatory church attendance. The Program Manager attends church services at least once at each of these churches to familiarize herself with the local churches.

Curfew is at 9 p.m., unless prior permission has been given. Each woman is expected to have a routine of household chores
to do, plus planned meals and bedtimes for their children. They also do assigned chores here at the Genesis Acres office,
and in the Mission's kitchen.

Genesis Acres has housing for three single women, and trailers for four women with children. It is so awesome to see each woman growing in the Word, and in their lives. They are like a bouquet of roses, some opening, some still in bud, but all beautiful.

Current needs at Genesis Acres include babysitting during evening Bible Study and mentors for the women and their children. Families may “adopt a family” and include them in their family outings, or sponsor a special family activity for the women, as not all have cars, and all are on limited budgets.

If you are interested in getting help, we are looking for women who want to grow in the Lord, and who have a desire to live life free of addictions and other life controlling issue. 

Please call Marla Root, the Women and Family Services Director, for more information about the program at         (360) 754-9351, or (360) 556-3243.