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#SororityLife #FraternityLife #RunningClub #WalkingClub #FriendGroup #FamilyFun #5KRun #SupportSurvivorsCalling all sororities, fraternities, faith groups, scout troops, running and walking clubs, friend groups, and families to form a team for Tara’s 5K Run & Walk. The event, held in honor of Tara Grant, raises funds to support the Tara Grant Liberation Fund, which provides direct assistance to survivors. Sponsorships are also still available. To register to participate or become a sponsor, visit our website: www.turningpointmacomb.org

Conversations around domestic violence in the media are happening more and more – you may have recently heard some buzz around the film “It Ends With Us” and how it portrays domestic violence. Using media literacy skills is particularly important when we’re consuming media – especially related to domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking. Here are a few questions we might ask ourselves before choosing what media to uplift: ? Who created it? ? Why was it created? ? What message is it sending? ? How are they sending this message? ? Is the message clear? Ultimately, does this piece of media show support for survivors and accountability for offenders?

Did you know that a law was passed last year encouraging schools to provide staff trainings in partnership with their local sexual violence organization on the topics of sexual violence and harassment in schools? Turning Point wants to help all of our area schools meet this recommendation, so we are developing a training specifically for educators! If you’re interested in getting on our schedule this school year, please reach out to [email protected].

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays to celebrate. Our survivor families need your help to make Halloween special for their kiddos. Individuals and groups are needed to host Halloween Supply Drives. To get our Halloween Wish List, email: [email protected]

The United Nations declared September 5, the International Day of Charity to mobilize people around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities and to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa. You can do things great and small to support Turning Point. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dCS-yTZ

Did you know that Turning Point offers a Prevention Education program for middle and high school students? Schools can request a Prevention Educator to facilitate age-appropriate and fact-based conversations on topics like consent, healthy relationships, dating violence, and human trafficking. These presentations help students develop healthy behaviors and attitudes while increasing their knowledge resources that are available to them and their peers. If you’re interested in learning more, email [email protected].

Be part of an incredible group of individuals supporting survivors of domestic violence by participating in Tara’s 5K Run & Walk. To register to participate or become a sponsor, visit our website: www.turningpointmacomb.org

Labor Day is a time to recognize American workers and the unofficial end of summer. Enjoy celebrating both!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Detroit Bourbon and Blues last Sunday. We'd like to give a special thank you to our volunteers who made this event possible. If you're interested in volunteering with Turning Point, visit our website: www.turningpointmacomb.org

The next time you’re at the store, pick up a gift card for Turning Point. Gift cards are a top need as they allow survivors to purchase the exact items they need. The most helpful gift cards are Visa, Meijer, Kroger, Target, Walmart, Lowes, Uber, Lyft, and gas cards.