How Bay Area Turning Point helps victims of domestic violence amid funding certainty
Bay Area Turning Point Executive Director Brenda Sykes has been working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for over 15 years. Read her full interview in the Houston Business Journal here: How Bay Area Turning Point helps victims of domestic violence amid funding certainty
HCDVCC Candlelight Vigil News
Last night, Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council hosted an “Evening of Remembrance, Caring, and Hope” candlelight vigil, featuringmultiple organizations, including Bay Area Turning Point. Our Outreach, Education, and Prevention Director was asked to assist in reading the names of 26 Harris County residents who lost their lives in 2024. In attendance were the families […]
Space Center Rotary Supports Bay Area Turning Point
SUMMARY – On Thursday evening, Bay Area Turning Point gathered to create awareness for Sexual Abuse & Child Abuse Awareness at Clear Lake Park off of NASA Road 1. https://spacecenterrotary.com/Stories/space-center-rotary-supports-bay-area-turning-point
How Natural Disasters and Domestic Violence Correlate in Texas in Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
SUMMARY – Michelle J. Abdelnoor’s harrowing experience during Winter Storm Uri in 2021 underscores the heightened risk of intimate partner violence exacerbated by natural disasters, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive support systems and awareness to protect victims in such crises. https://abc13.com/natural-disasters-in-texas-domestic-violence-calls-hurricane-harvey-impact-houston-winter-storm-uri/14589922
i45NOW: “Awareness Months Shine a Light”
Awareness months shine a light on issues in society Seemingly every month on the calendar is another awareness month recognizing one societal issue or another. January was Teen Trafficking Awareness Month. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In April, it’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, followed by Mental Health Awareness Month in […]
Houston Police Reviewing 4,000 ‘Suspended’ Sexual Assault Cases, Chief Apologizes to Victims
SUMMARY – Wykesha Dixon, deputy director of Bay Area Turning Point, expressed shock at the number of sexual assault cases flagged for review by Houston Police, emphasizing the need for justice and proper case handling to support and protect survivors.
Local Art Gallery Raises Awareness for Teen Dating Awareness Month
SUMMARY – In February, Bay Area Turning Point will hold its second annual art gallery event to raise awareness for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the nonprofit’s commitment to promoting healthy teen relationships and supporting those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. https://cw39.com/cw39/local-art-gallery-raises-awareness-for-teen-dating-awareness-month
Webster nonprofit seeks art for February event to raise awareness about teen dating violence
Bay Area Turning Point, a Webster nonprofit that provides services to people impacted by sexual and domestic violence, is requesting community art submissions for a Feb. 21 gallery event that organizers hope will raise awareness about teen dating violence. What you need to know Titled “Love Like That,” the art gallery will be the second […]
Agency 8 Unveils a 2024 Charitable Partnership Plan
SUMMARY – Agency 8, an award-winning staffing firm, unveils a new philanthropic strategy for 2024, pledging charitable donations to client-selected organizations, including ongoing support for EasterSeals, Bay Area Turning Point, and SHRM, for each direct hire placement, aligning corporate success with social impact.
Agency 8 Gives Support to Honor Juneteenth
SUMMARY – Agency 8 Recruiting and Staffing teams up with Bay Area Turning Point to provide meals for 80 shelter residents as part of their Juneteenth community day of service, showcasing their ongoing commitment to supporting victims of sexual and domestic violence in Houston.