Archive for November, 2009
Oh come on! It’s not Christmas without those Salvation Army Kettles!
“MAUMEE, Ohio — A man who claimed to hate Christmas shoved a Salvation Army bell ringer to the ground and swiped one of the charity’s red kettles stuffed with hundreds of dollars, police said.
The bell ringer, an unemployed woman, tried to pull the kettle away from the man Saturday evening, but he pushed her down and said, “I can’t stand you and your bell-ringing. I hate Christmas,” police said. The bell ringer chased him into a store parking lot before he tossed the kettle into the back of a stolen pickup truck and sped away, police said.
An empty kettle was found a day later. Police arrested Shawn Krieger of Toledo on Monday morning and charged him with robbery.”
Be kind to YOUR Local bell-ringer! You can read the story here.
November 30 2009 | In the news | No Comments »
If so, PLEASE join “Chase Community Giving” and select “TURNING POINT, INC, Woodstock IL” as one of your charities. Help us to receive a much needed $25,000 from Chase. You can click here to be taken to the Turning Point/Chase Giving Page.
November 30 2009 | Fundraising | No Comments »
“Woodstock today, with a touch of nostalgia of the past, is the headline attraction at Woodstock’s bookstore, Read Between the Lynes.
Entitled “Woodstock, The Four Seasons,” a beautiful 88-page photographic publication features the creativity, imagination and observant eye of Robin F. Pendergrast.
Pendergrast is a nationally acclaimed photographer. A world traveler, Pendergrast’s photographic skills have included capturing remarkable photos around the world – New Zealand, Australia, China, France and England. He describes Woodstock as a favorite photographic challenge.” You can read all about it here. Robin has done several projects to benefit Turning Point, including the acclaimed Carolyn Cox video.
November 30 2009 | In the news | No Comments »
Happy Thanksgiving! Remember, Turning Point Offices will be closed THURSDAY & FRIDAY in honor of Thanksgiving. But help is available at all times. You can call the McHenry County Crisis Line anytime: (800) 892 8900.
November 25 2009 | Programs | No Comments »
The Chicago Tribune has a great idea- “How about transforming this into a Season of Gratitude, one in which you put into practice the daily habit of being thankful, and doing so in ways unmistakable?
We’ve created a get-you-started game plan — actions you can take or thoughts to consider — that stretches from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Give ‘em a whirl. Or invent your own.”
You can read the article here.
November 23 2009 | In the news | 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 »
Some good news for a change, from today’s Chicago Tribune:
“As 2008 drew to a close, Family Rescue knew it would have to dig in for several hard months. The weak economy had dealt a heavy blow to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, a major funder of Family Rescue, which provides services to victims of domestic violence.
“We didn’t feel the hit until this year, but we knew it was coming,” said Stephanie Scott, director of human resources at Family Rescue. To prepare, the nonprofit left several vacant positions unfilled and streamlined some programs, hoping it could avoid big cuts in services.
Now, as companies wrap up their annual workplace giving campaigns, organizations like Family Rescue are feeling a bit better. Family Rescue was able to rehire seven employees who were laid off this year and, because of an expected uptick in funding, is planning to add two positions.
“Right now things seem to be a little bit more on the upswing,” Scott said.” You can read the good news here.
November 23 2009 | In the news | No Comments »
This time of year we (happily) get a alot of inquiries from people who want to do “something” for Turning Point Clients. I thought I’d take a minute to update you on our holiday needs:
- We do run a Christmas Program for our client families to make sure that they have gifts at Christmas and I am delighted to report that all familes have been “adopted” at this time. If you want to help TP families, I’d suggest donating GIFT CARDS from local retailers (WalMart, Target, Jewel)- We pass these along to families in need and it enables them to guy what’s needed for a happy holiday, whether it’s a special gift, groceries, decorations or the ingredients for special family Christmas cookies.
- We are always in need for cold-weather gear for TP kids: Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves- all shapes and sizes.
November 19 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
WOODSTOCK – A Hurricane Katrina refugee was legally insane when he stabbed his girlfriend repeatedly because he thought she was a demon, a McHenry County judge ruled Wednesday That means state officials could hold Willie Terry, 49, in a secure mental health facility for decades. “I believe Mr. Terry meant no harm to [his girlfriend,]” said Terry’s attorney, Assistant Public Defender Christopher Harmon. “He simply wished to kill the demon he believed she had become.”
You can read the whole story here.
November 19 2009 | In the news | No Comments »
Montini Catholic School in McHenry held a book fair and raised $882.96! They designated Turning Point as their charity and brought two big boxes of wonderful new books for Turning Point kids! Visiting Turning Point to donate the books were Vaughn, Gabrielle, Norah and Natalie McMillan and Kristyn Knight.
November 18 2009 | Fundraising | No Comments »
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