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A different kind of Father’s Day: Michigan Grandpa became Dad, too, when domestic violence shattered his family’s life

Devoted family man now shares his story to help educate the public, identify crisis situations and ultimately end domestic violence Media Contact: Barbara M. Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Mount Clemens, Mich.—June 3, 2022—With an early retirement for himself and his wife, and his grown son and daughter out of the house, former math teacher Dave … Read more

April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) raises sexual violence awareness, education and prevention efforts through community events, symbols, education and fundraising; plus, examining ‘consent culture’

Media Contact: Barbara M. Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Mount Clemens, Mich.—April 1, 2022—Turning Point, an agency providing services to empower survivors of domestic and sexual violence, is joining the national observation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM is an annual campaign to raise awareness about sexual violence that educates communities and individuals … Read more

Turning Point and presenting sponsor Huntington Bank announce the Sixth Annual “Stepping Out with the Stars” event on April 29

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Mount Clemens, Mich. – March 11, 2022 – Turning Point, an agency whose mission is to empower domestic and sexual violence survivors through comprehensive services and resources, will host its 6th annual fundraiser, Stepping Out with the Stars, in partnership with the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Sterling … Read more

Levin Brings Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Advocate to State of the Union

Carmen Wargel, Chief Strategy Officer at Turning Point, played an instrumental role in the Levin Amendment to the Violence Against Women Act. In lifting up this legislative work authored and passed in the House of Representatives with the help of advocates like Wargel, Congressman Levin calls on his Senate colleagues joining the address tonight to … Read more

Dating violence knows no age: Turning Point joins in recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

February 8th is Wear Orange Day to raise awareness for teenage dating violence Media Contact: Lucie Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; lucie@eafocus.com; 248.925.6726 Mount Clemens, Mich.—February 3, 2022— Although February is a month that hosts a day dedicated to romance and love with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, it is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Turning … Read more

Turning Point brings The Vagina Monologues back for the first fundraising effort of 2022

Turning Point brings The Vagina Monologues back for the first fundraising effort of 2022 Media Contact: Lucie Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; lucie@eafocus.com; 248.925.6726 Mount Clemens, Mich.—January 14, 2022— Turning Point, an agency whose mission is to empower domestic and sexual violence survivors through comprehensive services and resources, is pleased to host The Vagina Monologues on February 10, 2022, … Read more

Turning Point’s housing programs enter the second year with new and continued grant funding

Macomb County’s only comprehensive agency responding to the needs of domestic and sexual violence continues to add programs for survivors Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248-260-8466 Mount Clemens, Mich.—October 2021— Turning Point, an agency whose mission is to provide programs and resources that empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to regain … Read more

Turning Point eases the burden for sexual assault survivors and loved ones, even during the holidays

Turning Point’s 24/7 Forensic Nurse Examiner Program & First Response Advocacy at 586-463-6990 offers comprehensive medical forensic exams and emotional support to adults and children who have experienced sexual assault Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248-260-8466 Mount Clemens, Mich.—November 2021— According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), when it comes … Read more

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