Turning Point

Turning Point

40 Episodes

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Turning Point
  • Adopt a Native Elder

    Episode 1

    Linda Meyers discusses Adopt a Native Elder, a program she created to pair Navajo elders with sponsors who donate food, healthcare, and supplies to foster creativity and connection in the aging Navajo community.

  • Free Wheelchair Mission

    Episode 2

    Don Schoendorfer, founder of Free Wheelchair Mission, shares how he adapted his engineering skills to create a nonprofit that builds and donates wheelchairs to those in need around the globe.

  • Dogwood Restaurant

    Episode 3

    Galen Sampson provides individuals transitioning from addiction, incarceration, and homelessness the opportunity to start a new life through an apprenticeship program at his restaurant, Dogwood.

  • Thistle Farms

    Episode 4

    Becca Stevens shares the story behind her organization Thistle Farms, a natural bath and body care company owned and operated by women recovering from addiction and sexual abuse.

  • San Pasqual Academy

    Episode 5

    The founders of San Pasqual Academy–Ron Roberts, Greg Cox, and Jim Milliken–provide hope to the youth in the foster care system of San Diego through their innovative boarding school.

  • Sister Tesa

    Episode 6

    Sister Teresa Fitzgerald of Hour Children strives to help women in the New York Prison system be reconnected with their children and rebuild their lives through multiple support services.

  • Global Medical Relief Fund

    Episode 7

    Elissa Montanti, founder and director of the Global Medical Relief Fund, aims to help children around the world who are affected by wars and natural disasters to receive the critical medical attention they need.

  • The Clarks

    Episode 8

    Scott and Mary Beth Clark, parents of 21 children, describe their journey in adopting children from broken homes across the globe in need of a better life.

  • Fullmer Bros. Boxing Gym

    Episode 9

    Gene, Don, and Jay Fullmer of The Fullmer Brothers Boxing Gym provide young men the ability to mentally and physically challenge themselves as they work to overcome their troubled pasts.

  • First Descents

    Episode 10

    Brad Ludden, founder of First Descents, helps young cancer patients reclaim their lives and gain increased confidence through thrilling outdoor adventures throughout the western United States.

  • Harmony Project

    Episode 11

    The Harmony Project gives the youth of Los Angeles an opportunity to reach new heights with the power of a free, high quality music education. Founder Margaret Martin shares what inspired her to start the organization.

  • Godparents for Youth

    Episode 12

    Tanya Walters inspires her community in Los Angeles with her foundation Godparents Youth Organization, a mentoring travel organization that allows inner-city youth the chance to travel across the country.

  • Street Soccer

    Episode 13

    Street Soccer USA uses soccer as a development tool for homeless youth across the country. Founder Lawrence Cann emphasizes the importance of creating a community for young adults to attain their goals and leave homelessness in their pasts.

  • Echo Clinic

    Episode 14

    Volunteers at the Echo Clinic in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, provide free healthcare to those in need. Founders Dan and Suzie Bell share what inspired them to help the less fortunate members of their community access medical care.

  • Car Santa

    Episode 15

    Terry Franz, known as the “Car Santa” in Kansas City, Missouri, fixes and donates cars to those in need with his organization Cars 4 Heroes.

  • Farm Rescue

    Episode 16

    Bill Gross aids family-run farms going through difficult times.