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ABOUT US

Our Mission

Our Mission is To faithfully serve and empower those who need positive life changes to become self-sufficient.

Our Background

Turning Point, Inc. formerly known as Operation Shelter, was founded in October of 1989, by the Steuben County Ministerial Association to provide temporary emergency shelter for transients and the homeless of Steuben County.

Turning Point is a not-for-profit agency under the statues of the State of Indiana and the Federal Governement [501(c)(3)].

Our Facility

Turning Point is currently in use every day with occupancy ranging from 1 to 18 people. Individuals or women with children may be referred to Turning Point by local Clergy, Social Service Agencies, or Area Law Enforcement Departments. Before any individual can enter Turning Point, he or she must fill out an application online, pass a Criminal Background Check and Comply within the Guidelines. Turning Point is a place for people find a new opportunity to change their lives and break the cycle they’ve lived, in which brought them here. We teach them new skill sets that will provide a firm foundation and they can build a self-sufficient life upon those skill sets. Our program is approximately six months long. We offer these programs: functional skills, parenting classes, communication/relationship class, finance classes, budgeting classes, MRT, Living Free, anger classes, bible studies, daily devotions, Impact classes and daily case management with budgeting. We teach them how to apply for jobs and maintain those positions while being accountable for their daily lives.

Our Community

Turning Point's ministry depends upon churches, individuals, businesses and other service organizations for approximately 75% of its yearly budget. The remaining 25% comes from the City of Angola, Steuben County Trustees, Steuben County Commissioners and Steuben County United Way. Turning Point receives no federal or state funding for operational expenses. Turning Point also has an endowment fund to which you may give to through Steuben County Community Foundation (1701 N Wayne St, Angola, IN 46703 or (260)-665-6656).

In addition to financial support from groups and individuals, Turning Point depends on other donations.
Learn more about our ongoing needs
here.

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Meet The Team!

Turning Point Staff And Board Of Directors

The executive director coordinates client services, supervises staff, volunteers and occupants. The Director also works closely with our service agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided to the homeless.

A Board of Directors made up of community residents oversees operations. The staff and Board strive to provide Christian care and support for all who are in need.

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Leslie Schlottman
Executive Director

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Amanda Quaderer
Case Manager

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Board Member
Mike Votaw

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Board Member
Paulette Boekhout

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Board Member
Tammy Zarate

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Board Member
Jack Bercaw

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Board Member
Becky Young

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Board Member
Jerry Spiker

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Board Member
Corey Glasper

Get Involved!

If you are interested in volunteering or becoming part of Turning Point's board of directors, please contact us by calling (260)665-9191 or by emailing us at director@turningpointsteuben.org

600 Williams Street, Angola, IN 46703

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