phone: (253) 301-3938
email: [email protected]
Deeply rooted in the community with
a passion to serve
Deeply rooted in the community with
a passion to serve
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Genesis HCDC is dedicated to service, renewal, and revitalization
Genesis HCDC is dedicated to service, renewal, and revitalization
ABOUT
Genesis Housing and Community Development Coalition (HCDC), a nonprofit 501C(3) tax exempt organization was founded in 2014 by a small group of advocates with deep roots in the community who are dedicated to service, renewal, revitalization and a passion to serve.
VISION
VISION
We envision being recognized as a premier resource for community and economic development services in the
Greater Puget Sound Region. Genesis HCDC will create vibrant and safe neighborhoods for people from diverse backgrounds to live in decent housing, make livable wages, have opportunities to build businesses, strengthened political power, and ultimately a promising legacy for their children.
MISSION
MISSION
Genesis HCDC mission is to support and revitalize the
African American community and other under-served
and underrepresented populations of the
Greater Puget Sound Region through accessible
economic and community development projects,
programs and services.
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ranging from higher education, government, communication and religious sectors, Genesis HCDC board members are community leaders, activists and pastors who have given tirelessly in pursuit of community success.
Toney Montgomery serves as President of Genesis HCDC. He moved to Tacoma in 1981 from Renton and embraced the flavor of the city. Toney worked several years as an executive for a large communication firm before accepting his calling to ministry. He is founder and serves as Senior Pastor of
The Father’s House Church in Tacoma.
Tony Montgomery
Tony Montgomery
Board President
COMING SOON
Michael Purter
Michael Purter
Board Vice President
Dr. Charles Horne has extensive background in various aspects of socio-economic and planned community development activities including but not limited to:
Project/Program Management
Governmental Affairs
Community/Labor Relations and Mitigation
Commercial & Residential Housing & Infrastructure Development,
Project Administration
Dr. Horne's degrees are numerous. He holds:
Doctor of Theology, ThD - A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology,
PhD(ABPD), Union Institute,
MPA (Business Concentration)
University of Puget Sound,
BA (Sociology/Community Organization), University of Puget Sound,
Associates Degree (Social Studies),
Tacoma Community College.
Dr. Charles Horne
Dr. Charles Horne
Executive Director
COMING SOON

Carlos Sanders
Carlos Sanders
Board Director
COMING SOON

Larry D. Dugger
Larry D. Dugger
Board Secretary
Melannie Denise Cunningham has lived in Tacoma for 44 years. She is a long time community activist, educator and entrepreneur. Melannie has served in progressively responsible positions with the Department of the Navy, City of Tacoma, State of Washington and Department of Commerce. She holds a B.A in Humanities from Washington State University and an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University. Melannie is passionate about helping people and joined Genesis HCDC to share her skills and talents to uplift the community.
Melannie Denise Cunningham
Melannie Denise Cunningham
Board Director