Things Aren't Always Quantifiable . . .

Steve Reynolds, Generations Business Consultant since 1995, shares a Generations defining moment he experienced.  His perspective is a little different than others in this series, and definitely significant!  What are your thoughts?

Generations is a Good Investment in the Future

"Generations is an investment with an excellent return.  98% of Generations boys go on to lead successful lives," said Generations Director of Development, Roseanne Brown, as she shares her defining moment.  Have you been to Generations and experienced a defining moment yet?

Generations is opening eyes

Complaince Director, Becky Thomason, has been part of Generations mission of no more victims since before the doors opened in April of 1991.  Hear some defining moments she has witnessed through the success of Generations' programs.

A Defining Moment makes a difference in Shannon Paradise's perspective on Generations!

Shannon Paradise, Pathways PRFT Program Director, shares her unique history and vision of Generations. What are your thoughts on Generations?

Clemson Student Shares His Generations' Defining Moment

Mac Miller, as the Clemson Interfraternal Council President, has been a vital part of the Clemson volunteer effort at Generations since 2009.  Here he shares his defining moments and encourages others to do the same.  Share with all your friends!

You Can't Put a Value on the Different Generations Makes . . .

Generations board member, Scott Halkett, shares the struggles of a friend who was a victim of sexual abuse, and how that defining moment motivated him to be part of Generations mission of no more victims.

A special thank you to the staff of Soby's, Main Street, Greenville, SC for opening their doors for us to shoot this vignette.

Please share this blog with your friends . . . . and let us know what you think!

As long as there are victims . . . there are always going to be more victims.

Generations' Facility Director, Brian Clark, shares one of his defining moments, and how he came to realize that everyone can play a role in stopping child sexual abuse.  Listen, share it with others, and let us know what you think.

A Son's Defining Moment

This parent, whose son graduated Generations program in the first quarter of 2011, returned for our recent Luncheon for Second Chances.  While in Greenville she asked to give her moving testimony of her son finding a defining moment while at Generations.  Let us know what you think after veiwing this . . . and please forward it to others.  Those who attended our luncheon heard her son speak . . . and know first hand what a wonderful young man he has become.

A Positive Impact Makes a Defining Moment

Sherwood Williams, Generations Training Manager/HSP shares the impact of his first of many defining moments at Generations Group Homes.

Many Small Defining Moments Add Up

Generations Group Homes Program Director, Aimee Clark, shares a defining moment where she realized children were coming to Generations defined by the choices they had made, and not by the people who they actually were.  Watch, share, and let us know what some of your defining moments have been.

Witnessing a Defining Moment

This week a resident with a loooong history of falling into the wrong crowd and gaining the favor of those around him through bad decisions made a profound discovery.  This child could not admit that this has been a serious problem for him.  When he sat down with his Generations' Human Service Professional for his session he finally opened up. His trust in her had grown and he finally felt safe enough to share what he has been too embarrassed to admit - that he has no idea how to make friends “the right way”. He talked about all the wrong ways he has made friends in the past admitting to gang activity, sexual aggression toward females, acting out in school, lying and whatever he thought was needed to make a friend.  He added quietly and sincerely, that if he doesn’t learn the right way soon . . . he knows he will never be anything in life.  It was a huge admission and a real defining moment for him in his work toward a successful future.

Another profound Defining Moment experienced recently when a parent heard for the first time her son take responsibility for his actions.  A big step toward his success and their family's reunification.

My defining moment was when I joined Bethel UMC in Simpsonville and learned about GGH. To find out that there is a place where young people have a second chance at a normal life with guidance from counselors, staff and caring volunteers really gave me hope. As a child I had suffered from incest and with God's help, survived. How much easier it would have been with a place like GGH to help me. (HARRIETT M. DEASE)

My defining moment....two years ago in early Spring, I planned an event for level 3/4 boys at Paris Mtn State Park. It never crossed my mind that many of these boys had never been on a hike, let alone visited a State Park. The weather, the food and the volunteers were amazing. Seems like we played yard games for hours in the sun. They kids were so very appreciative of that day and experience. So were the volunteers. It was difficult to say goodbye. We loaded the kids back on the van with some good leftover food, a day pack w/goodies and some great memories!  (Renee Lean)

Create Your Defining Moment through Volunteering

We hope you enjoy Andrea Pulliam's vingette as she tells how meaningful Defining Moments are created and shared at Generations. Please tell us about Defining Moments you have shared through your volunteer efforts, and pass this on to all who are currently volunteering, or are thinking of volunteering.  Volunteers truly make a real difference in the lives of our boys here at Generations.  Thank you all so much.

Volunteers Are Truly Special

Last night Generations' boys hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.  They planned the 1 hour, cooked the meal and served our over 100 Volunteers who were able to attend.  During the evening 11 of Generations' boys read some writings and poetry they felt expressed how much Generations Volunteers mean to them.  The one defining moment, however, is when one resident summed it all up by saying, "So what it all comes to is you all are the LIFE of Generations!"

Generations Founder, Kathleen Reynolds, shares her Defining Moment

Watch and share this video vignette by Kathleen Reynolds, Generations Founder and CEO, as she shares her Defining Moment and invites you to share yours.

Defining Moments Series Begins

Welcome to our 2012 Defining Moments series—a year-long movement highlighting moments, experiences, and testimonies that have connected individuals to the mission of Generations Group Homes in some way, shape or form. Beginning this month with Generations’ founder and CEO Kathleen Reynolds, and soon to come in February with long-time volunteer Andrea Pulliam, these unique and special moments will define the profound impact Generations’ has made on a very personal level. Our hope is that these moments will touch your heart as they have ours.

Posts and video vignettes relating to each month’s defining moment will always reflect back to Generations’ mission of ‘no more victims,’ and will be added regularly. We welcome and encourage your thoughts as our series progresses. So please, check in often and share “Defining Moments” with others. As more individuals become aware of Generations’ mission, the more opportunity there is for others to join us in making a real difference.