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Turning Point

7.0 / 10 · 1 votes

2011

1 season

3 episodes

Documentary

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.

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Seasons

The first season of Turning Point

Ep 1
1.Clarks & Eagle Eyes
28-03-2011
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.
Ep 2
2.Fullmer Bros. Boxing Gym & The Erin Kimball Foundation
02-10-2011
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.
Ep 10
10.Intermountain Therapy Animals
02-01-2012
Volunteers at Intermountain Therapy Animals help uplift patients emotionally and physically.
Ep 11
11.Whitney Elementary
09-01-2012
The principal at Whitney Elementary School finds her purpose in providing support to the community.
Ep 12
12.Circus Project
23-01-2012
The Circus Project helps homeless and at-risk youth through learning circus skills.
Ep 13
13.LILY's Morningside Village
30-01-2012
Volunteers at LILY’s Morningside Village in Manhattan assist the seniors in their community.
Ep 14
14.Heart2Home
06-02-2012
Heart 2 Home renovates homes to make them more accessible for those with disabilities.
Ep 15
15.Archi's Acres
13-02-2012
Archi’s Acres assists veterans in their transition to private sector life with agriculture training
Ep 16
16.Out 2 Play
20-02-2012
The Out 2 Play foundation transforms deteriorated schoolyards at elementary schools in New York.
Ep 17
17.Have Justice, Will Travel
19-03-2012
Have Justice Will Travel provides free legal services for victims of domestic violence.
Ep 18
18.Musicians on Call
05-03-2012
Musicians on Call brings joy to patients across New York City hospitals through the power of music.
Ep 19
19.BAADS
12-03-2012
BAADS uses sailing to instill confidence and teach helpful life skills to those with disabilities.
Ep 20
20.The Gentle Barn
27-02-2012
The Gentle Barn rescues severely abused animals and creates powerful connections with at-risk youth
Ep 21
21.Homeboy Industries
26-03-2012
Homeboy Industries supports ex-gang members and offers them a second chance at life.
Ep 22
22.Diveheart
02-04-2012
Diveheart uses scuba diving to build confidence and self esteem for those with disabilities.
Ep 23
23.Angel Flight West
09-04-201252 min
Angel Flight West provides free air travel by volunteer pilots for sick children and people in need.
Ep 24
24.Operation Finally Home
16-04-2012
Operation Finally Home builds custom homes for wounded veterans and their families.
Ep 25
25.Domus
23-04-2012
DOMUS helps at-risk youth reach their full potential through the power of education.
Ep 26
26.Wasatch Adaptive Sports
30-04-2012
Wasatch Adaptive Sports makes skiing accessible for people with special needs.
Ep 27
27.Intersect Fund
09-07-2012
Founders of the Intersect Fund use their nonprofit to help community members build small businesses
Ep 28
28.The Bread Lady
14-05-2012
“The Bread Lady” has provided free food across Salt Lake City to those in need for over 20 years.
Ep 29
29.Sweet Beginnings
21-05-2012
Sweet Beginnings trains and hires previously incarcerated men and women in Chicago.
Ep 30
30.South Shore Drill Team
28-05-2012
The South Shore Drill Team of Chicago provides a creative outlet for inner-city youth.
Ep 31
31.Phoenix Multisport
06-08-2012
Phoenix Multisports provides a community for recovering addicts to heal through the power of sports
Ep 32
32.Eagle Eyes
04-06-2012
Eagle Eyes develops technology that provides engagement for children with severe disabilities.
Ep 33
33.Erin Kimball Foundation
11-06-2012
The Erin Kimball Foundation offers multiple resources for victims of domestic abuse to start over.
Ep 34
34.Adopt a Native Elder
18-06-2012
The Adopt a Native Elder program connects Navajo elders with sponsors to aid their aging community.
Ep 35
35.Free Wheelchair Mission
08-04-2012
Free Wheelchair Mission supplies free wheelchairs for those in need around the globe.
Ep 36
36.Dogwood Restaurant
29-10-2012
Galen Sampson provides individuals the opportunity to start a new life with his restaurant, Dogwood
Ep 37
37.Thistle Farms
06-12-2012
Natural bath and body care company Thistle Farms offers women in recovery a second chance at life.
Ep 38
38.San Pasqual Academy
17-10-2012
San Pasqual Academy provides hope to youth in the foster care system of San Diego.
Ep 39
39.Sister Tesa
10-09-2012
Hour Children helps mothers in the New York Prison system be reconnected with their children.
Ep 40
40.Global Medical Relief Fund
10-10-2012
Global Medical Relief Fund helps children around the world receive critical medical attention.
Ep 41
41.The Clarks
13-12-2012
The Clarks adopt children from broken homes across the globe in need of a better life.
Ep 42
42.Fullmer Bros. Boxing Gym
13-12-2012
The Fullmer Brothers Boxing Gym provides young men the ability to overcome their troubled pasts.
Ep 43
43.First Descents
20-12-2012
First Descents helps young cancer patients reclaim their lives through thrilling outdoor adventures
Ep 44
44.Harmony Project
24-10-2012
The Harmony Project gives the underserved youth of Los Angeles a free, high quality music education
Ep 45
45.Godparents for Youth
21-12-2012
Godparents Youth Organization allows inner-city youth the chance to travel across the country.
Ep 46
46.Street Soccer
27-12-2012
Street Soccer USA uses soccer as a development tool for homeless youth.
Ep 47
47.Echo Clinic
24-09-2012
Volunteers at the Echo Clinic in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, provide free healthcare to those in need
Ep 48
48.Car Santa
20-12-2012
Cars 4 Heroes fixes and donates cars to those in need in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ep 49
49.Farm Rescue
17-06-2012
Farm Rescue plants and harvests for farm families struggling with an unexpected crisis.

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