Our McCare night at the McDonald’s in FOX RIVER GROVE, HUNTLEY, ALGONQUIN and MARENGO was a smashing success, raising $1000 for Turning Point! THANK YOU to those locations and especially to Susan Singleton of Singleton Management Company for their generosity- and to Turning point supporters who turned out to drive that total up!
February 04 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
From today’s Herald:
WOODSTOCK – Four area McDonald’s restaurants will conduct a “McCare Night” for Turning Point.
At the locations in Marengo, Algonquin, Fox River Grove and Huntley, 15 percent of all proceeds at the restaurants from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday will be donated to Turning Point.
No coupon or flier is necessary; all purchases made during those hours will generate donations to the charity.
Turning Point is a domestic violence agency and shelter with a mission to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County.
This is the first time that these four restaurants have held a McCare Night simultaneously.
The restaurants involved are at 200 W. Grant Highway, Marengo; 125 S. Randall Road, Algonquin; 10711 Route 47, Huntley; and 840 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove.
For information on the McCare Night is available by calling Turning Point at 815-338-8081.
February 02 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
Volunteer Sybil Henk (Pictured above with one of the collection boxes) is heading up a push to collect cell phones for Turning Point. We turn in old cell phones (working or non-working) for cash from recyclers who strip out re-usable parts and precious metals from the phones. This also keeps old cell phones from winding up in landfills, which is a benefit for us all!
Sybil is placing boxes at area libraries and at MCC’s Promise Office, so look around, dig out those old phones and drop them in one of the recycling boxes!
January 29 2010 | Fundraising and Volunteers | No Comments »
Dear Friend of Turning Point,
We ask you to consider a donation to our Annual Auction
To be held Friday April 23rd, 2010
In the past, generous donations from local businesses like you have assisted in our efforts to confront violence against women & children in McHenry County. In 2009, as they have for over 28 years, our dedicated staff served thousands of women & children who walked through our doors or called in an effort to end violence in their lives & homes.
Our 28th annual Auction will be held on April 23rd, 2010. We are asking for your support. Your donated item will appear in our auction catalog that will be distributed to the attendees. Charity auctions like this one are a great opportunity to help your community and also an excellent way to reach new customers. This year, in addition to including all donors in our program, we will be listing them on our website. Turning Point is a registered not-for-profit (501C-3) corporation (#36-3163296) and your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law.
We thank you for your consideration in helping Turning Point continue to serve the families in our communities. Please feel free to send your donation directly to the address below or contact the Turning Point office at (815) 338-8081 to schedule a pick up.
Sincerely,
Joe Kvidera
Events Coordinator
Turning Point
PO Box 723
Woodstock IL 60098
January 27 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
For the past 28 years, our Auction has been a major fundraiser for Turning Point. Proceeds from this auction will go to serve the people who walk through our doors in an effort to end the violence in their families. Imagine the way your donation can touch the lives of our clients!
We hope 200 people will attend this year’s auction. This program is indispensable to auction attendees; Not only does the program contain the evening program of events and all items up for bids, but it also lists all the names of organizations and individuals who support the Auction through gifts of time, products, or monetary donations. In addition, this year, for the first time, we will be featuring our program donors on our website so that even Turning Point supporters who cannot attend will know of your donation.
Turning Point’s 28th Annual Auction
Bull Valley Country Club
Friday, April 23, 2010
Please consider participating as an Advertising Sponsor. Overall book size is 8 1/2 x 11.
$ 500 (full page ad, approx. size 8 1/2 x 11)) (text & artwork)
$ 250 (half page ad, approx. size 8 1/2 x 5 1/2)) (text & artwork)
$ 150 (quarter page ad, approx. size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2)) (text & artwork)
Please return this completed form with payment. CAMERA READY ART should be turned in to Turning Point, Joe Kvidera, P.O. Box 723, Woodstock, IL 60098, by Monday, April 19. You may also E-mail your ad to JKvidera@McHenryCountyTurningPoint.Org. Call Joe Kvidera (815) 338 8081 with any questions.
January 21 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
“Television and radio stations throughout the Chicago area will air a blitz of public service announcements encouraging people to call 1-877-565-5000 starting at 5:00 a.m. on January 21st to contribute to the American Red Cross Haitian relief effort. These public service announcements will begin airing early next week and will continue throughout the relief drive event on the 21st.”
Our local station, Star 105.5 will be participating in this unprecedented fund raising campaign.
“Chicagoans can also make a donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund at www.chicagoredcross.org/haiti. $10.00 donations can be made to the American Red Cross efforts in Haiti by texting “Haiti” to 90999.”
You can read more here.
January 21 2010 | Fundraising and In the news | No Comments »
From our friends at The Yoga Lounge:
“YOGA DAY USA, To raise awareness of our local Yoga community and the causes we support, we will be offering FREE Yoga Classes on Saturday, Jan. 23rd, at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All donations and proceeds from the day will go to benefit Turning Point, a shelter for victims for domestic violence.”
The Yoga Lounge is a small, locally-owned studio located on the historic Woodstock Square. 114 1/2 N. Benton St., In the Woodstock Square above Lloyd’s Paint and Paper. (815) 337-9866 or visit their website.
January 15 2010 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
Four local McDonalds restaurants, in Marengo, Algonquin, Fox River Grove and Huntley, will hold a “McCare Night” for Turning Point on February 3rd. 15% of all proceeds at the restaurants between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on February 3rd, 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.
Turning Point is a domestic violence agency and shelter with a mission to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County. This is the first time these four restaurants will hold a McCare night simultaneously. The restaurants involved are located at 200 W. Grant Highway, Marengo, 125 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, 10711 Route 47, Huntley and 840 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove.
I can’t wait! I hope they still have McRibs by then!!
January 14 2010 | Fundraising and In the news | No Comments »
From today’’s Northwest Herald:
To the Editor:
The holiday spirit was especially strong this year. After a very tough year filled with state and federal budget shortfalls and local economic woes, Turning Point approached this holiday season fearful of what Santa might have in store for us.
But I never should have doubted McHenry County. The generosity of the businesses, churches, groups and individual supporters of Turning Point has been magnificent. I am happy to report our clients in need were able to spend a merrier Christmas due to their generosity. Thanks for all the hats, gloves, scarves and especially the gift cards that have made sure that this Christmas was a merry (and warm) one.
And thank you to all who sent financial donations to help us continue our programs and services, also. It’s not too late – the need continues all year round.
You can mail a check to Turning Point, P.O. Box 723, Woodstock, IL 60098, or call 815-338-8081 for more information.
Thanks you all, and Happy New Year to all.
Jane Farmer
Executive Director, Turning Point
You can read it (and add a comment) here.
January 08 2010 | Fundraising and In the news and Volunteers | No Comments »
It’s back in business- sorry for any inconvenience. You can click on that button to make a donation to Turning Point with check, credit card or Paypal and you can also choose to schedule a regular donation of $10 a month or more. It’s a great way to make a BIG difference! It’s located ont he front page of our Turning Point Website.
January 05 2010 | Fundraising | No Comments »