Archive for May, 2010
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 »
Above: The first radiothon 2006.
This year we’ll be back at Sam’s Club (and live on Star 105.5) from 6 AM Friday August 6 to 6 PM Saturday August 7!
May 26 2010 | Fundraising and Volunteers | No Comments »
“On top of prosecuting criminal cases and representing the county in civil matters, the State’s Attorney’s Office has authority to act on children’s behalf in specific paternity and child-support cases. Generally, Bianchi’s office keeps tabs on 250 or so cases, but the workload is increasing with the poor economy and the growing number of children born out of wedlock.
“Whether it’s $10 or $37,000, our goal is to get the non-custodial parent to pay,” Bianchi said.”
Need help?
Call the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office at 815-334-4159 or stop by the office at 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, to determine whether that office or the Illinois Attorney General’s Office in Rockford can help you collect back child support.
The full story is in the Northwest Herald.
May 24 2010 | In the news | No Comments »
Our shelter has several bikes which are in need of repair. The problems are with the brakes. Please let us know if you have bike repairing skills and would like to help out. Thank you!
Jennifer Kenning
Turning Point, Inc.
Training and Volunteer Coordinator
(815)338 - 8081 x225
May 24 2010 | Volunteers | 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 »
Congrats! From the Northwest Herald:
It’s not particularly hard to find the best nursing team in a three-state area. Area residents just have to look to Barrington or Crystal Lake.
The emergency department nurses at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington recently were named the 2010 Best Nursing Team for the greater Chicago and metro areas of Wisconsin and Indiana by industry magazine Advance for Nurses.
The staff, which rotates to provide service at Advocate’s Crystal Lake Immediate Care Center, was honored for their initiative, adaptability, expertise and outreach, the magazine said.
May 21 2010 | In the news | No Comments »
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The Lake in the Hills Rotary recently presented a $1000 donation to Turning Point, McHenry County’s only comprehensive domestic violence service agency and shelter. The Rotary is a service organization made up of business and professional leaders that donate money and time to local community organizations through its fund-raising efforts. The LITH Rotary sponsors the Rocking Rotary Ribfest each summer in Sunset Park. The event is scheduled for Jul 8-11th this year.
Pictured is Turning Point Executive Director Jane Farmer accepting the check from the President of the Lake in the Hills Rotary, Steve Swanson.
May 18 2010 | Fundraising and In the news | No Comments »
The national bakery and restaurant chain launched a new nonprofit store here this week that has the same menu as its other 1,400 locations. But the prices are a little different — there aren’t any. Customers are told to donate what they want for a meal, whether it’s the full suggested price, a penny or $100.
The new store in the upscale St. Louis suburb of Clayton is the first of what will Panera hopes will be many around the country. Ronald Shaich, Panera’s CEO until last week, was on hand at the new bakery Monday to explain the system to customers.
The pilot restaurant is run by a nonprofit foundation. If it can sustain itself financially, Panera will expand the model around the country within months. It all depends on whether customers will abide by the motto that hangs above the deli counter: “Take what you need, leave your fair share.”
You can read the whole fascinating story in the Chicago Tribune. Incidentally, Panera donates bread & other goodies to Turning Point each week, which are used in our shelter or given to clients.
May 18 2010 | In the news and Volunteers | No Comments »
You can read the whole story in the NW Herald:
Cheryl, a Crystal Lake mother, told board members about the plight of her son. She recounted the abuse he suffered, his drug use, and mental health problems. The Northwest Herald does not identify the victims of sexual abuse.
“My son is in jail now and will be for a long time. This is the most devastating thing that has ever happened to my family,” she said. “I am really hoping that we can, as a community, try to address the needs of our youth who are involved in the criminal system and the needs of our families who experience the loss of a loved one to the system.”
She was not alone. Scott Bloc, the special courts coordinator for McHenry County, requested continued funding for addiction treatment as the county moves forward with the creation of a drug court program.
“We ask you, the Mental Health Board, to include substance abuse treatment services as a priority in your upcoming three-year plan,” he said.
May 18 2010 | In the news and Programs | No Comments »
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