Community Involvement
Supporting a stronger community
Genesis is committed to supporting the community through volunteering, donations & sponsorships.
Donation and sponsorship requests are carefully considered. We strive to serve as many local organizations and events as possible. It is our goal to support those opportunities that serve the most people. We have also implemented a Genesis employee community volunteer program where our employees are encouraged and recognized for serving outside the walls of the healthcare system.
Genesis HealthCare System is dedicated to supporting a strong community. We are committed to helping other local nonprofit community organizations through community participation, volunteerism and financial contributions. Below are some of the ways Genesis and its employees support our community.
Bowl for Kids' Sake event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Zanesville
Amanda Devore, Andrew Hendrickson, Garrett Bennington, Brandi Sharrer and Amanda Sharrock volunteered at the annual Bowl for Kids' Sake event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Zanesville on Wednesday, April 17.
Genesis employees volunteer at Christ's Table in April
Melissa Wyatt, Haleigh Schneider, Tashina Langdon and Courtney Albert volunteered their time at Christ's Table to serve meals on Thursday, April 10.
Muskingum County Center for Seniors
Pictured are Staci Townley and Jennifer Drake volunteering at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors. They assisted staff with serving lunch on Wednesday, April 9.
Muskingum County Center for Seniors
On March 11, Genesis employees Pam Kisabeth and Jennifer Drake helped serve lunch at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors.
Pancake breakfasts and bingo in Coshocton County
On Saturday, Feb. 22, members of the Genesis Coshocton Medical Team attended the Walhonding Valley Fire Department and the Tri-County Ambulance Service Pancake Breakfasts and Bingo. Genesis donated $500 towards each event and enjoyed fresh pancakes for two great causes.
Genesis employees volunteer at Christ's Table in February
Pictured above are Genesis employees who volunteered their time to help package meals at Christ's Table on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Genesis employees volunteer at Christ's Table in January
Each month, Genesis employees volunteer at Christ's Table to package meals that are then delivered by Christ's Table staff as well as serve meals to those who come in. Pictured are our January volunteers who packaged meals for Christ's Table on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
Salvation Army volunteering
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Genesis employees volunteered at the Salvation Army helping to distribute donated gifts and food boxes for the holidays.
Project Playouse
On Friday, Oct. 11 employees from the Progressive Care department volunteered at Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio's Project Playhouse event. Each sponsoring organization was matched with a local child to build a custom playhouse for that is then presented to that child at the end of the day. Our team enjoyed getting to build, decorate and furnish the playhouse and had a great time at the event.
Y-City Half Marathon
On Saturday, Sep. 28, Genesis Orthopedic Sports Medicine team volunteered at the Y-City Half Marathon. They helped keep runners hydrated and registered participants of the race even through inclement weather and were a great asset to the event.
Powerhouse Cruise on Main
On Saturday, Aug. 24, Randy Cochrane, Spencer Griley, Margaret Zielonka, and Tisha Babcock (not pictured) represented Genesis at the Powerhouse Cruise on Main in downtown Coshocton by providing a hydration station as well as information regarding our services. Genesis was a sponsor for the event which was a fundraiser for the Coshocton courthouse illumination project.
Christ's Table
On Wednesday, July 31 we had groups from Genesis Food Services as well as Business Development & Strategy volunteer their time at Christ's Table. Food Services contributed time to packaging meals for delivery drivers in the morning and Business Development & Strategy served meals in the afternoon. With their help, they were able to assist in completing a full day of meal operations for the organization.
Christ's Table
On Friday, June 21, Genesis employees went to downtown Zanesville to Christ’s Table to volunteer their time. Our volunteers were able to assist in both the morning shift to help package meals to be taken by Christ’s Table’s delivery drivers, as well as the afternoon shift, serving meals to those who came in.
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio’s “Studs & Suds” event
On June 7, Genesis employees volunteered at the American Legion Post #29 for the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio’s “Studs & Suds” event. The event raised money to help Habitat for Humanity build a house in Zanesville and offered a fun time for our volunteers to connect with other community members.
Our volunteers spent their time painting three studs that will be used to frame the next house built by Habitat for Humanity in Zanesville.
National Cancer Survivors Day - Celebrate Life Event
Genesis Cancer Services hosted the annual National Cancer Survivors Day event on Sunday, June 2 at the Genesis Cancer Care Center. More than 260 people attended the baseball-themed Celebrate Life – Strike Out Cancer this year. Survivors, their families and friends enjoyed live bands, great food and snacks, door prizes, entertainment by Genesis Hospice Care clowns, visits with Oliver the therapy dog and much more.
QCP Corporate Challenge
On May 16, 2024, Quality Care Partners (QCP) held a Corporate Challenge event in downtown Zanesville that included 12 mini challenges for teams from different businesses. The purpose was to raise greater awareness of the benefits of healthy living. Genesis had three teams participate in this fun community event.
Bowl for Kids' Sake 2024
Genesis staff participated in the annual Bowl for Kids' Sake bowling tournament. This event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
National Donate Life Month
The Genesis Orthopedic team sported blue and green uniforms to support National Donate Life Month.
United Way of Coshocton County
Genesis is proud to support United Way of Coshocton County. Tisha Babcock, a United Way board member and Genesis Coshocton Medical Center Administrator, accepted the Gold Award at the annual meeting. It is an honor to serve the Coshocton community.
Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce
Genesis is a proud member of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce. We attended the annual Chamber Week luncheon alongside hundreds of other local business leaders.
Representatives of Neuroscience Services speaks to Zanesville Noon Rotary
Genesis Practice Manager Brittany Garner and Practice Director Kara Hatfield gave a presentation to the Zanesville Noon Rotary about the services offered at the Genesis Back Pain Treatment Center. The presentation also included information about physicians and advanced practice providers in Neurosurgery at Genesis and took questions from the members.
Genesis & New Lexington Schools Workforce Development
Genesis HealthCare System and New Lexington Schools Workforce Development are partnering to remove employment barriers. A new agreement between the two entities enables students 16 years and older to receive hands-on training in a clinical setting for in-demand healthcare careers. Opportunities include obtaining a phlebotomy license, a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license before students graduate high school. Previously, students had to be 18 years old before starting clinicals which prevented most high school students from participating in the training and delayed their ability to enter the workforce.
With a national shortage of healthcare workers, the partnership will decrease the time it takes for high school students to enter the healthcare workforce.
Compassion Gift Box Program 2023
This program, conducted annually by the Genesis Mission Champions Leadership Team, enables Genesis staff to assist people in need during the holidays. This year our employees donated gifts to help 47 families provide toys for their children. 120 children in total received gifts. 5 families with newborns received essential items. 92 were sponsored by our employees and departments, and 28 received gifts bought with donated funds. Over $5,500 was donated by our physicians, board members, and employees to help the cause. These gifts included much-needed clothing and shoes for school and winter wear for the cold months. Many gifts also supported the future career goals of these children, including interests in veterinary medicine, cosmetology and culinary school.
Genesis Coshocton Medical Center meets healthcare workers of the future
Genesis Coshocton Medical Center (GCMC) participated in the Coshocton C.A.R.E.S. annual College/Career Fair on Oct. 24, 2023, at the Lake Park Pavilion in Coshocton. Representatives from several departments at the GCMC met with Coshocton County high school seniors and juniors at the event and provided information on the types of careers available at Genesis and the benefits of choosing a career in healthcare. Pictured are Tacey Mohler, EMT, and Rebecca Patterson, EMT, representing Genesis Community Ambulance in Coshocton.
Supporting awareness of Family Violence Day
Employees at the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center (GCMC) showed support of the Coshocton Family & Children First organization by wearing purple for Family Violence Awareness Day on Oct. 19, 2023.
Pictured are Taylor Fox and Marissa Hamilton, GCMC Pharmacy.
Genesis nurses network with OU Zanesville students at the nursing career fair
Genesis Healthcare nurses participated in the Ohio University Zanesville "A Day in the Life: Nursing Career Fair" on February 2, 2023, at the Elson Hall Auditorium.
2nd Annual 0.5k For United Way
Genesis HealthCare System was a proud supporter and participant of the 2nd Annual 0.5k For United Way (The race for the rest of us!). The event was held on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, in Coshocton, Ohio.
Representing Genesis were Tisha Babcock (left), Julie Brown (right) and Tiffany Swigert from Coshocton County Port Authority (center).
Festival of Trees fundraiser for Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce
The annual Festival of Trees has become a local tradition. For 2021, our Marketing & PR Department submitted a tree titled, "Joy to the World", on behalf of Genesis HealthCare System. The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber is a nonprofit organization that promotes economic growth and business development throughout the community.
Celebrate Life - National Cancer Survivors Day Event
Celebrate Life is an annual event to observe National Cancer Survivors Day, held the first Sunday in June.
In 2021, Genesis held a special drive-through Celebrate Life event for cancer survivors on Sunday, June 6. Cancer survivors celebrated and received gifts and cheers from Genesis Cancer Care Center staff. Over 130 vehicles drove through this year’s cruise-in-themed event. Music, clowns and classics cars were also part of the celebration at the hospital campus.
Genesis employees and volunteers pose in front of classic cars before guests arrive.
Guests lined up to "cruise" through the event.
Each guest was greeted and presented gifts by Genesis staff.
Volunteers had a great time cheering for our guests.
Carr Center Cake Auction
Genesis is a proud supporter of the annual Carr Center Cake Auction. Genesis Information Technology team member Lori Nichols created our 2021 cake to honor healthcare heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past several years, Genesis Marketing & Public Relations staff participated in taking calls during the live auctions.
Carr Center Cake 2022
Our cake to honor our healthcare heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Genesis employees taking calls during the live auction
Habitat for Humanity
Genesis Marketing & Public Relations staff and the Diabetes Education & Nutrition Services team were proud to be a part of the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio build by sponsoring and decorating studs that are used to build a new home.
Genesis Community Relations Consultant Linda Bowers
Our stud is installed in the new home