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