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From today’s NW Herald:
“Police do not believe Larson and the Richmond woman in her mid-20s knew each other. They were unable to find any connections, Richmond Police Officer Pam Hewett said.
The woman received a series of text messages from a phone number she didn’t recognize in March, Hewett said. When she called the number to tell the sender he or she had the wrong number, the sender identified himself as Ken and the communication turned sexual, Hewett said.
The woman told the man to stop messaging her, but the text messages started again the next day. When she called a second time, the man told her he would be waiting outside for her. That worried the woman, because she was working at a public establishment, Hewett said.”
September 01 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
We at Turning Point sometimes struggle with keeping our supporters and donors informed on what goes on here.
Our client’s privacy is sacred. We don’t even identify current or former clients much less share the details of their situation. So sometimes it’s hard to spread the word about the wonders achieved by the Turning Point advocates.
One recent shelter resident wrote a thank you note to the staff and it painted such a clear picture of what is accomplished here every day that I asked if I could share it. She graciously agreed.
Please click below for a very brief presentation of one shelter resident’s experience, in her own words.
August 05 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
ME! Joe Kvidera, Events Coordinator at Turning Point has SHAVED off his beard and is starting it all over again BeCAUSE I realize we all need to confront violence against women & children in McHenry County.
July 06 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
When I first came to work at Turning Point, someone asked me, “What makes you want to do that? Isn’t domestic violence a women’s problem?” I immediately replied “No, it’s not a woman’s problem or a man’s problem, it’s a human problem.”
And I hope you feel the same. Turning Point serves about 1800 victims a year who come to us trying to end the violence in their homes. 1800- from our little McHenry County! All of our lives are diminished by this problem- whether it’s the coworker who misses work due to her injuries, or the peaceful neighborhood evenings interrupted by the police visits to that house down the block or even just the unease of knowing that domestic abuse is taking place, unseen, in our communities, our neighborhoods, even our extended families.
I’m glad to tell you’ve we’ve come up with a way for guys to help: A great new fundraiser called Beards Because. I’m enclosing complete information, but briefly it’s a fun way to help out and spread the word. We’re asking you and other men across our area to stop shaving for a month- to grow a Beard Because….
· Because too many women are trapped in violent relationships. Because domestic violence is everyone’s problem.
· Because your life (or someone you loved) was touched by abuse.
· Because everyone should feel safe in their own home.
We’ve hoping that you will grow that beard and collect donations from friends, family & coworkers in support of your hair-raising efforts to combat domestic violence. We’ll be kicking this event off on July 2 and wrapping it up as part of our huge annual fund raiser with Star 105.5 “Take a Stand for Turning Point” on August 7th.
June 23 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Turning Point, Inc. seeks proposals from qualified contractors for rehabilitation of second floor offices and creation of an exterior emergency exit at the agency’s main office in Woodstock. Workers compensation, liability insurance, and Davis Bacon wage requirements apply. Full RFP details and architectural plans will be available at a Meeting and Walkthrough on June 9, 2010, 10:00am, at Turning Point. To RSVP and for more information, contact Mary Anne Weltch at 815-338-8081.
June 04 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is a not for profit organization. ICADV was founded in 1978 by twelve local domestic violence programs to collectively advocate for services, policies and practices that help battered women and contribute to the elimination of domestic violence. Today, ICADV is governed by a Board of Directors that represents 55 member domestic violence organizations located throughout Illinois.
You can visit their website for information, resources and ways to help….
May 27 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
First Congregational Church (FCC) is partnering with the Niagara Foundation for the first Niagara Community Festival on Sunday, May 23, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Secretary of State Jesse White will preside at the first Niagara Community Festival to be held in the Chicago metropolitan area.
The festival is free and open to the public; tickets will be sold that can be “cashed in” for delightful Turkish and American food, crafts, art work, demonstrations, a silent auction, exhibitions and the internationally known Jesse White Tumbling Team.
All proceeds will benefit Turning Point and the Family Health Partnership Clinic.
With its roots in the Turkish American community of greater Chicago, the non-profit Niagara Foundation is highly regarded for its efforts to build bridges between cultures and increase understanding between people of different backgrounds.
FCC is located at 461 Pierson St. in Crystal Lake. Call 815-459-6010 for more information.
May 21 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan
Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown
When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. ~Sophia Loren
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. ~Jewish Proverb
Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. ~Oprah Winfrey
Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~Elizabeth Stone
Happy Mother’s Day!!
May 06 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
…In observance of Martin Luther King Day. But as always, you can get help by calling the McHenry County Crisis Line at 1-800-892-8900
January 15 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Volunteers install a new raised bed at the shelter.
From McHenry County Magazine: “From volunteers to donations, the need for help throughout McHenry County this holiday season couldn’t be stronger.
Dealing with the fall-out of the poor economy, some area non-profit agencies aren’t quite sure what to expect this holiday season. But they’ll take what they can get.” You can read all the suggestions here.
November 23 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
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