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Police Response to Domestic Violence
Sergeant Brett Wisnauski, Algonquin Police Department
Will provide training for Domestic Violence Advocates
September 2, 2010
12:00 – 1:00
At Turning Point
If you would like to, please bring your own brown bag lunch.
Turning Point is an ICDVP Continuing Education Site
1 CEU will be awarded for ICDVPs
Registration is required.
Please contact Jennifer at jkenning@mchenrycountyturningpoint.org.
If requesting CEUs, please provide your ICDVP Certification ID#.
There is a fee for attendees requesting CEUs who are not
Turning Point employees or volunteers.
August 25 2010 | Events and Volunteers | No Comments »
That’s just a fraction of the folks it took to put together “Take a Stand for Turning Point” this weekend! TP staff, Star staff, volunteers from all over our area all turned out to make it possible! Thank you!
And it is NOT too late to be a part of it! Donations are STILL coming in to the office (815 338 8081) and to the “donate Now” button on the Turning Point Website! These ladies have the right idea:
August 10 2010 | Events and Fundraising and Volunteers | No Comments »
Joan Oliver writes in today’s Northwest Herald
Think you’re not affected by domestic violence? Think again.
Someone you know, most likely a woman, is suffering physical, emotional or financial abuse at the hands of an intimate partner.
In McHenry County, help is available. Turning Point, a comprehensive domestic violence agency and shelter, served 1,834 clients just last year.
“Domestic violence decreases the quality of your life,” said Joe Kvidera, Turning Point events coordinator. “It’s the police car that comes to that house in your neighborhood, the extra cost because of work time lost, the cost of prosecuting and jailing abusers.”
What does Turning Point accomplish? Here’s one example.
The first person to use the agency’s shelter was a young mother with two small children, Kvidera said.
When she came to Turning Point, she had no driver’s license and had never had a job. In 90 days, she got driving lessons, obtained her license, found a job and day care for her children, and rented an apartment.
“She got a whole new life in 90 days,” Kvidera said.
In these tough economic times, Turning Point has seen increased demand for its services, which include emergency shelter, counseling, and “whatever needs to be done,” Kvidera said.
As state and federal funding has become scarce, creativity and wise spending have kept services available for all who need them.
For instance, a joint partnership with Home of the Sparrow provides the next step after Turning Point’s emergency shelter. The Sparrow’s Point program provides rent assistance and continued counseling so that former victims can move into self-sustainability.
“Because they can’t live forever in a fortress,” Kvidera said.
You can learn much more during the Take a Stand for Turning Point radiothon, which runs from 6 a.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday.
The event will be broadcast by Star 105.5 from Algonquin Commons along Randall Road in Algonquin.
Friday’s speakers include McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi, domestic abuse survivor Carolyn Cox Mahoney, and Karen Battaglia and Joan Rembacz, who are Centegra emergency room nurses. Counselors who work with abusers, as well as a former shelter client, also will take to the airwaves.
“They’re going to tell a different part of the story,” Kvidera said.
Donations during the radiothon can be made by calling 847-477-6167 or 847-477-6687 or in person. Donations also can be made online at any time at www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org.
A concert, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, features Alex and the All-Stars and Friction.
Saturday is Family Fun Day and will include games, activities and entertainment.
Eight local McDonald’s will donate 15 percent of their sales between 5 and 8 p.m. today. They are in Algonquin (Randall Road and Chicago Street locations), Marengo, Fox River Grove, Huntley, Crystal Lake (Route 14 and Crystal Point Drive locations) and McHenry (Route 31).
“Fundraising is more important than ever,” Kvidera said.
More than one person I know has been affected by domestic violence.
Chances are, you know someone, too.
So, together, let’s take a stand against domestic violence.
August 04 2010 | Events and In the news | No Comments »
From Volunteer coordinator Jennifer Kenning:
There are only a few more days left until Radiothon begins! Please call or email to sign up to volunteer and be a part of this wonderful event! There are still plenty of open volunteer shifts available. I will be out of the office tomorrow, (Wednesday) so if you have any questions then, please direct them to Special Events Coordinator, Joe Kvidera at (815)338 – 8081 x261 or jkvidera@mchenrycountyturningpoint.org . I will be back in the office on Thursday to put the finishing touches on our plans.
If you are unable to attend Radiothon, you can still participate by listening. Tune in to Star 105.5 between the hours of 6am on Friday, 8/6 and 6pm, Saturday 8/7.
Thank You!
For the most recent Turning Point News visit www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org/blog/
Jennifer Kenning
Turning Point, Inc.
Training and Volunteer Coordinator
August 03 2010 | Events and Volunteers | No Comments »
The Youth Group from St. Margaret Mary in Algonquin was out for a work day helping us get ready for our radiothon! Thanks!!!!
August 03 2010 | Events and Volunteers | No Comments »
Melody Stanko, Turning Point Executive Director Jane Farmer, Jeanna Donahue and Barb Molzer. Melody, Jeanna and Barb were here to drop off a donation for the Radiothon from Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary!
You can read the whole coverage at the Northwest Herald website.
Star 105.5 will broadcast a 36-hour fundraiser to benefit Turning Point, a domestic violence agency with a mission to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County.
This year’s broadcast will be from 6 a.m. Aug. 6 until 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at Algonquin Commons on Randall Road.
Donations can be made to Turning Point during the radiothon by calling the Fone Zone donation hot lines – 847-477-6167 or 847-477-6687 – or by visiting Algonquin Commons and making their donation in person.
Donations also can be made online by visiting the Turning Point website at www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org at any time.
July 30 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
And wow, what a lot of great stuff you can win! Tickets willbe $1 apiece and you enter for only the prizes you want to win. Winners will be drawn Saturday afternoon.
Weekend getaway for two at the Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Lake Geneva.-Value $950
Wisconsin Dells Prize Pack– Value $750
Autographed merchandise (Poster or CD):
JUSTIN BIEBER
MICHAEL BUBLÉ
GREEN DAY
LIFEHOUSE
ONE REPUBLIC
ALL AMERICAN REJECTS
STING
BOYS LIKE GIRLS
JOHN MAYER
TRAIN
COLDPLAY
STAIND
SHINEDOWN
CONCERT TICKETS INCLUDING:
BLACK EYED PEAS
CREED
JOHN MAYER
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE TOUR 2010
And an
Algonquin Commons Prize Pack
July 28 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
Four ADDITIONAL local McDonald’s restaurants, in Crystal Lake, Algonquin and McHenry, are joining a “McCare Night” for Turning Point that has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 4th. 15% of all proceeds at the restaurants between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on August 4th, 2010, will be donated to Turning Point. No coupon or flyer is necessary; all purchases made during those hours will generate donations to the charity. This event is part of “Take a Stand for Turning Point” a 36 hour radiothon presented annually by Star 105.5 to raise funds and awareness for the local domestic violence agency and shelter. McDonalds is a major sponsor of the event and the local restaurants involved will present the proceeds from this McCare night at the broadcast, this year held at Algonquin Commons from 6 AM Friday, August 6th until 6 PM Saturday, August 7th Representatives from McDonald’s will pay a visit to the event at Algonquin Commons to deliver the proceeds in person, Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.
Turning Point is a domestic violence agency and shelter with a mission to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County. The eight restaurants involved are located at 200 W. Grant Highway, Marengo, 125 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, 10711 Route 47, Huntley, 840 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove, 7617 US 14 Crystal Lake, 551 Crystal Point Dr Crystal Lake, 505 E Chicago St Algonquin and 522 S Rt 31 McHenry.
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July 26 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
A letter from today’s NW Herald:
Each day I open the paper and pray that I will not have to read another story of someone in my neighborhood who was injured or even killed by someone in their family. I keep doing the work I do because it takes all of us to stop the violence.
On Aug. 6 and 7, Turning Point will celebrate “Take a Stand for Turning Point,” its fifth annual Star 105.5 Radiothon – this time at Algonquin Commons. Please come down to make a donation, or go online at www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org and click on “donate now.”
We all have a sister, a mother, a friend, an aunt, cousin, or co-worker whose life has been impacted deeply by violence at the hands of someone they love.
We know that when women suffer violence in their homes, their children either witness the violence, or get hurt, too.
Help us to continue to be here for them 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
If you need help, please call Turning Point at 815-338-8081 or the McHenry County Crisis Line at 1-800-892-8900.
Mary Anne Weltch
Development Director, Turning Point Inc.
July 22 2010 | Events and Fundraising and In the news | No Comments »
Star 105.5 again will broadcast a 36-hour radiothon, “Take A Stand for Turning Point,” to benefit Turning Point, a domestic violence agency with a mission to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County.
This year, the station will broadcast from 6 a.m. Aug. 6 until 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at Algonquin Commons on Randall Road. Donations can be made to Turning Point during the radiothon by calling the Fone Zone donation hot lines – 847-477-6167 or 847-477-6687 – or by visiting Algonquin Commons and making their donation in person. Donations also can be made online by visiting the Turning Point website at www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org at any time.
For the whole story see the NW Herald.
July 21 2010 | Events and Fundraising and In the news | No Comments »
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