Turning Point
Season 1
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Network: BYU Television
Season aired: 2011-03-28
Overview
Turning Point is an inspiring series of stories about everyday, ordinary people who are achieving truly extraordinary things with their lives. Each episode explores the significant, personal and often very moving "turning points" that transformed them into remarkable social entrepreneurs who are having an astonishing impact on other people's lives.
About This Season
The first season of Turning Point
Episodes · 42
Clarks & Eagle Eyes
Meet Scott and Mary Beth Clark and their 21 adopted children, and Dr. James Gips, whose Eagle Eyes technology is transforming the lives of severely disabled children.
Fullmer Bros. Boxing Gym & The Erin Kimball Foundation
Three brothers keep young men off the streets and out of gangs; Sue and Don Kimball offer support for women and children trying to escape domestic violence and abuse.
Intermountain Therapy Animals
Volunteers at Intermountain Therapy Animals help uplift patients emotionally and physically.
Whitney Elementary
The principal at Whitney Elementary School finds her purpose in providing support to the community.
Circus Project
The Circus Project helps homeless and at-risk youth through learning circus skills.
LILY's Morningside Village
Volunteers at LILY’s Morningside Village in Manhattan assist the seniors in their community.
Heart2Home
Heart 2 Home renovates homes to make them more accessible for those with disabilities.
Archi's Acres
Archi’s Acres assists veterans in their transition to private sector life with agriculture training
Out 2 Play
The Out 2 Play foundation transforms deteriorated schoolyards at elementary schools in New York.
Have Justice, Will Travel
Have Justice Will Travel provides free legal services for victims of domestic violence.
Musicians on Call
Musicians on Call brings joy to patients across New York City hospitals through the power of music.
BAADS
BAADS uses sailing to instill confidence and teach helpful life skills to those with disabilities.
The Gentle Barn
The Gentle Barn rescues severely abused animals and creates powerful connections with at-risk youth
Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries supports ex-gang members and offers them a second chance at life.
Diveheart
Diveheart uses scuba diving to build confidence and self esteem for those with disabilities.
Angel Flight West
Angel Flight West provides free air travel by volunteer pilots for sick children and people in need.
Operation Finally Home
Operation Finally Home builds custom homes for wounded veterans and their families.
Domus
DOMUS helps at-risk youth reach their full potential through the power of education.
Wasatch Adaptive Sports
Wasatch Adaptive Sports makes skiing accessible for people with special needs.
Intersect Fund
Founders of the Intersect Fund use their nonprofit to help community members build small businesses
The Bread Lady
“The Bread Lady” has provided free food across Salt Lake City to those in need for over 20 years.
Sweet Beginnings
Sweet Beginnings trains and hires previously incarcerated men and women in Chicago.
South Shore Drill Team
The South Shore Drill Team of Chicago provides a creative outlet for inner-city youth.
Phoenix Multisport
Phoenix Multisports provides a community for recovering addicts to heal through the power of sports
Eagle Eyes
Eagle Eyes develops technology that provides engagement for children with severe disabilities.
Erin Kimball Foundation
The Erin Kimball Foundation offers multiple resources for victims of domestic abuse to start over.
Adopt a Native Elder
The Adopt a Native Elder program connects Navajo elders with sponsors to aid their aging community.
Free Wheelchair Mission
Free Wheelchair Mission supplies free wheelchairs for those in need around the globe.
Dogwood Restaurant
Galen Sampson provides individuals the opportunity to start a new life with his restaurant, Dogwood
Thistle Farms
Natural bath and body care company Thistle Farms offers women in recovery a second chance at life.