Turning Point operates programs for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Clients were first housed in the shelter in August of 1989.
Turning Point, the victim services agency for Union County North Carolina, has been in existence since 1985 offering support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence; and more recently, sexual assault and child abuse. In early 1986, a domestic violence crisis hot line was established. Later that year, the program was expanded to include support groups. These groups offered a safe atmosphere wh
ere 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. The temporary site offered the possibility of developing into a program and service that could only have been implemented within a shelter setting. 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 house filled to capacity more often than not, which limited the program from effectively meeting the needs of increased numbers of women and children who were victims of family violence. 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. This permanent location for the shelter provided adequate living space for 16 clients, privacy, a safe enclosed playground for the children, and an opportunity for individual counseling. As support for the program grew and residents saw a need for affordable housing and life skills training, a new program developed. With the help of a special county resident, a home was donated for Turning Point’s use. Cassie’s Place, the transitional housing program, helps battered women make the transition from living in the emergency shelter to independent living. The women involved in this program are taught budgeting and parenting skills. This helps to reduce the chance of them returning to an abusive relationship because of economic hardship or emotional dependency. 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. The SARC provides survivors of sexual assault with a 24/7 crisis line, hospital accompaniment for a sexual assault kit, support groups, counseling, and advocacy appointments to assist with safety planning, crisis intervention, resource referrals, and court accompaniment. The Tree House CAC is a multi-disciplinary approach to child abuse investigations. Turning Point’s Tree House provides a forensic interview, medical exam, trauma assessment, advocacy, and counseling/support groups for children and their non-offending caregivers who have been sexually abused, physically abused, or witnessed violence in their home. The two new programs are located at 150 Winchester Avenue.
05/05/2026
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05/01/2026
Year after year, Eagle Engineering shows up in a big way, both as a sponsor and on the course, and that kind of consistent support makes a real impact on the survivors we serve. We’re grateful to have them as part of the Turning Point Classic this year!
05/01/2026
Year after year, Parks Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electrical continues to stand with survivors, providing steady support that helps keep safety, shelter, and healing within reach.
04/30/2026
We’re proud to recognize as a Birdie Sponsor of the Turning Point Classic.
A long-time supporter of Turning Point, L & W Supply continues to show up in meaningful ways for survivors in our community. Their sponsorship helps provide critical shelter and counseling services for families working to rebuild their lives.
Consistent support like theirs is what keeps hope steady and doors open.
Thank you, L & W Supply, for standing with us year after year and making this work possible.
04/29/2026
Denim Day is a powerful reminder that what someone wears is never an invitation for harm.
Observed each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Denim Day began after a court ruling suggested a victim’s clothing implied consent. Communities around the world responded by wearing denim to stand in solidarity and challenge harmful myths.
At Turning Point, we stand with survivors every day. We believe them. We support them. We walk alongside them as they reclaim their voice, their safety, and their future.
Wear your denim today as a visible statement: there is no excuse for sexual violence, and no survivor stands alone.
04/27/2026
We’re proud to welcome as a new Eagle Sponsor of the Turning Point Classic.
Their support helps ensure that children coming through the Tree House receive the advocacy, care, and specialized services they need in the midst of difficult circumstances.
We’re grateful to have United Bank join this work, stepping in to make a meaningful difference for the children and families we serve.
04/24/2026
We’re excited to welcome as a first-time Eagle Sponsor of our Turning Point Classic.
Their support means children walking through the doors of our Tree House will receive advocacy, care, and services designed to meet them in one of the hardest moments of their lives.
New partners like Twin State Trailers are helping us carry this work forward in a powerful way, and we’re grateful to have them in this circle of impact.
04/23/2026
We’re honored to welcome back as a 2026 Birdie Sponsor of our Turning Point Classic.
Because of their continued support, a family of four will have two full months of safe shelter and counseling, time to breathe, rebuild, and begin again with the support they deserve.
This is what showing up year after year looks like. Real stability. Real healing. Real impact.
04/22/2026
Grateful for the welcome bags thoughtfully prepared by the women of Faith United Methodist Church, each one offering comfort and care to the women who come through our doors seeking safety and shelter.
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