Turning Point, Inc.

Turning Point's mission is to end domestic abuse, sexual assault, and child abuse through safe shelter, advocacy, prevention, and social change. We are a 501c3 serving Union County North Carolina. Turning Point operates the Domestic Violence Shelter and Center, Sexual Assault Resource Center, and Tree House Children's Advocacy Center. Turning Point has been in existence since 1985 offering support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence. In early 1986, a crisis hot line was established. Later that year, the program was expanded to include support groups. These groups offered a safe atmosphere where victims of domestic violence could express their feelings and learn about the dynamics of domestic violence. In May of 1988, an opportunity to open a temporary shelter in the recently vacated homeless shelter was enthusiastically greeted by the community. In November, the homeless shelter resumed its winter operation. Turning Point was then squeezed into a two bedroom, one bath shelter that offered no privacy, unsafe play areas for the children, and little opportunity for one-on-one counseling. The “DREAM” of a permanent shelter was realized in April of 1989 when Turning Point purchased a four-bedroom house with four acres of land. Clients were first housed in the shelter in August of 1989. In 1998, Turning Point begin a Children’s Program called The HERO Program. On December 1, 1999 a Groundbreaking Ceremony was held for the new Turning Point facility. In 2001, Turning Point completed an 11,000 square foot new facility with 42 beds. In 2007, Turning Point started our Hispanic Outreach Program. On July 1, 2015, Turning Point acquired the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) and Tree House Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) from Safe Alliance in Union County. Turning Point also operates Second Chance Boutiques and Home Decor in Monroe and Waxhaw. These are upscale thrift stores. Please consider donating or shopping!