1 in 3 teens Will Become Dating Violence Victims This Year, Data Shows
SUMMARY – Teen dating violence is alarmingly prevalent, with one in three teenagers experiencing abuse from a partner, including physical, sexual, and psychological aggression, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and support during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. https://abc13.com/teen-dating-violence-abuse-homicides-avda/12825987
Breaking Free From Domestic Violence: Staying with An Abuser for the Sake of Pets
SUMMARY – Bay Area Turning Point addresses the critical need for services allowing domestic violence survivors to escape with their pets, aiming to provide comprehensive support to both humans and animals in unsafe situations. https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/02/17/breaking-free-staying-home-for-the-pets
Wellby Financial Donates $26,000 to Local Bay Area Community Nonprofit Organizations
SUMMARY – Wellby Financial’s $26,000 donation to Bay Area Turning Point and Bay Area Habitat for Humanity underscores their commitment to supporting community organizations dedicated to providing safe homes and environments for individuals facing family violence, assault, financial hardship, or housing crises in the Bay Area. https://news.wellbyfinancial.com/wellby-financial-donates-26000-to-local-bay-area-community-nonprofit-organizations
A Letter from Executive Director, Brenda Sykes
A Letter from Our Executive Director, Brenda Sykes
Domestic Violence Spikes During the Holidays. Here’s How You Can Help 4 Houston-Area Facilities Serve Survivors
Domestic violence spikes during the holidays. Here’s how you can help 4 Houston-area facilities serve survivors SUMMARY – Bay Area Turning Point saw a significant increase in calls for services last year, highlighting the ongoing need for community support beyond the holiday season. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bayarea/article/Domestic-violence-spikes-during-the-holidays-17621664.php
Houston nonprofits to support during GivingTuesday 2022
HOUSTON – GivingTuesday is this week and while we might have been able to splurge and treat ourselves a little on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, it’s important to recognize those in need. There are several nonprofits in Houston that could use your support, especially during GivingTuesday. The movement started in 2012 and falls on the […]
League City Couple Honors Daughter Who Died from Domestic Abuse with 5K Fundraiser
SUMMARY – The second annual Savannah Memorial 5K in Webster honors the memory of Savannah Paschal, a domestic abuse victim, as her parents, Michael and Shirley Kinchen, reflect on her life and organize the event to raise funds benefiting Bay Area Turning Point and Disciple Oak Camp, initiatives dear to Savannah’s heart. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bayarea/article/League-City-couple-aids-fundraising-walk-in-honor-17462059.php?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0h9kqDDsw-8VBYE54sijz-r_eVUuS4txPPfx1-ljLn5gLbaivYCV4NKUc_aem_Adld-oUJpAUjDLA9W_JxS-2GXxUCNzWd2N3TBr6a79YDuAWlp3r6IzeqtSFHFv7xES9Kum1e__KYL3zMHhKTfB0i
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5K Run to Be Held in Murdered Woman’s Honor While Accused Husband is Still on the Run
SUMMARY – As the one-year anniversary of Savannah Paschal’s tragic murder approaches, her colleagues at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery are preparing to honor her memory with the inaugural “Savannah Memorial 5K Walk,” aiming to raise awareness about domestic violence and support victims through charitable donations to Bay Area Turning Point and the […]
Clear Lake Connections Podcast Episode 38
https://fb.watch/sFqZKciWoW SUMMARY – This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Brenda Sykes, Executive Director, and Kat Clemons, Development Director of Bay Area Turning Point. In this week’s episode, Brenda and Kat discuss the advocacy that Bay Area Turning Point provides to the Clear Lake Area and Harris County. Brenda and Kat […]