Archive for January, 2009
Jack Franks & TP Executive Director Jane Farmer
Turning Point, McHenry County’s Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence, has received a $25,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation to help fund its programs for child victims of Domestic Violence. The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation was incorporated in 1950 to address needs in Arts, Education, Health and the Environment. The foundation is keenly interested in making an immediate difference and when it considers grant applications, feels that the single most important question to be addressed is: What difference will this project make for those who participate in it?
Development Director Mary Anne Weltch describes how Turning Point came to apply for the grant: “State Representative Jack Franks called our attention to this grant opportunity and it was one we weren’t aware of. We’ve experienced a very large influx of children under five since our shelter opened. This grant allows us to add a children’s advocate who works with these young children to diminish the consequences they suffer from the trauma of violence in their family and increase the family bonds between children and their non-offending parent.” The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation was specifically seeking a program that would serve children who have been exposed to domestic violence, enhance the mother-child relationship and include a Domestic Violence specific parenting education component.
“This grant will enable us to provide counseling and services for the youngest and most vulnerable victims of Domestic Violence” explained Weltch. “This program will have the objective of preventing future abuse and breaking the cycle of violence and assist children in coping with the physical, emotional and mental trauma of abuse.” Turning Point was founded in 1981 and serves over 1800 clients a year with individual and group counseling, legal and non-legal advocacy and a partner abuse intervention program. In 2007, Turning Point opened the county’s only secure shelter for victims of Domestic Violence. The agency’s mission is “To Confront Violence Against Women And Children in McHenry County.”
Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point said, “We are most grateful, on behalf of the children, to Representative Jack Franks and the Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation.”
January 27 2009 | In the news and Programs | No Comments »
We’ve added some pictures from last year’s radiothon to our Facebook Page! We apparently had a broken link on the last post, so to be a fan of Turning Point on Facebook, go here!
January 27 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Kristy Isonhart of the Mental Health Resource League presents a $6,000 check to Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point to fund mental health therapy.
Turning Point, McHenry County’s advocate for victims of domestic violence, received a $6,000 Grant from McHenry County Mental Health Resource League. This award will provide mental health therapy “scholarships” for clients whose past emotional, physical, or sexual abuse interferes with their current lives. This funding also supports mental health therapy for current child victims of domestic violence who exhibit severe symptoms of trauma. Many of these clients would not have access to individual therapy if not for the Turning Point’s mental health program.
The Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County was founded in 1967 as an auxiliary to the McHenry Mental Health Center. The all-volunteer league has a membership of over 100 men and women who raise funds to help McHenry County mental health agencies supply the services needed in areas such as crisis hotlines, youth programs, abuse, addictions and mental retardation. Since it’s inception, MHRL has awarded over $3.5 million to McHenry County agencies. The MHRL sponsors Fair Diddley and Fall Diddley and this grant was made possible by funds raised at these events.
Turning Point was founded in 1981 with a mission to confront violence against women & children in McHenry County. In 2007, the agency opened the county’s only secure shelter for victims of domestic violence.
January 27 2009 | In the news and Programs | 2 Comments »
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence leads off their quarterly newlsetter with an article about McHnery County’s successful use of ”Evidence Based Prosecution” of abusers. You can read the on-line newsletter here.
January 26 2009 | In the news | No Comments »
The Cary Hillstriders Running Club is sponsoring the 31stannual March Madness Half-Marathon Race. This run covers a very hilly and challenging 13.1 miles, starting and finishing at Cary-Grove High school. It’s a great run and tickets are completely sold out- in fact the only way to participate now is to WIN tickets! Yes, the Hillstriders and The Running Depot are holding a raffle and all proceeds benefit Turning Point! The Running Depot will be selling raffle tickets at the store from Jan.24 until Feb. 14. Raffle Tickets are $10 or 3-$25. (Cash or a check made out to Turning Point, please!)
The Running Depot also hosts a “Fun Run” every Saturday. There will be a Valentines Day Themed Fun Run on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM. Immediately following the fun run they will be drawing the raffle. If you have anymore questions please call Catherine Howe at the Running Depot (815) 788-9755!
For more information, visit the website.
The Running Depot:
| Located in historic downtown Crystal Lake at the Brink Street Market Plaza in the court yard. |
| (at the corner of Brink St. and North Williams St.) |
January 26 2009 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
The Crystal Lake Business Network group with co-sponsor Algonquin Bank and Trust, will gather for a mixer on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, from 5 to 7 at Algonquin Bank and Trust, 4049 W. Algonquin Rd, Algonquin. Come to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and spirits and share a bit ‘o blarney. The mixer will benefit Turning Point. Donations are invited with a preference for copy paper, yellow sticky pads-all sizes, file folders-red/orange/yellow, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, nondairy creamer, Styrofoam coffee cups, tall kitchen trash bags, gallon size Ziploc baggies, gift cards and, of course, cash. For details, call 815-338-8081 or visit www.clchamber.com.
January 26 2009 | Events and Fundraising | No Comments »
Turning Point has a page on Facebook! You can become a “fan” of Turning Point and help to spread the word. Click here!
January 20 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Turning Point will be participating in the “People in Need Forum” at MCC Saturday, January 31 from 8 AM to Noon. The forum will offer information on government & social service programs to help people in need, ranging from housing assistance, food stamps and health services to the McHenry County Crisis Line. Over 25 agencies will be represented. For details, including a full agenda and lists of sponsors and participants, see their website. If you attend, be sure to stop by the Turning Point booth and say hi!
January 15 2009 | Events and Programs | No Comments »
The Turning Point office will be closed Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Day, but help is ALWAYS available! Call the Crisis Line at 800 892 8900- advocates are available 24 hours day, 265 days a year.
January 15 2009 | Programs | No Comments »
Gallery in the Garden is again inviting area artists to apply for this year’s show to be held July 25 & 26 in Woodstock! Gallery in the Garden is a not-for-profit organization, raising money for charity. This year, as in years past, the designated charity is Turning Point! All artists will donate 20% of their proceeds to Turning Point. This is always a wonderful event- a beautiful garden filled with art! If you’d like to be a part of it, visit their website or e-mail TPGaleH@Yahoo.com.
January 14 2009 | Events and Volunteers | 1 Comment »
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