Advocacy In Action 

MAY 2025 Newsletter

News and Updates from Turning Point of Lehigh Valley

 

Understanding Mental Health and Domestic and Intimate Partner Abuse: A Crucial Intersection

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time for reflection, education, and raising awareness about the importance of mental well-being. As we take this month to focus on mental health,...

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When one door closes, another one opens...


For the past year the YWCA of Bethlehem & Third Street Alliance for Women and Children have generously offered us counseling space in their buildings. While we have appreciated their willingness to host us, we are excited to announce that we will be moving these counseling sites a new, larger counseling office this month in Easton!


Thanks to a partnership with Two Rivers Health & Wellness Foundation, we will be able to offer individual and group services at our new office in their building at 1101 Northampton Street. We are thrilled to have an established presence in Easton and look forward to working more closely with the various social service and healthcare providers also located at this site.


We'd like to offer a huge Thank You to Delia Merrero of the YWCA, Alisa Baratta of 3rd St & their teams for graciously letting us share their spaces to serve survivors throughout the community. We look forward to continuing to partner with you in your important work

Spring Appeal 2025


Coming Soon to Your Mailbox!


Our Spring Appeal is almost here. It’s the last big campaign of our fiscal year, and it’s all about choice, making sure every survivor has the support to move forward on their own terms. Keep an eye out. A small action from you can make a big difference.

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It Takes a Village to Raise a Child

Our work with youth is a daily reminder that the environments we create at home, in schools, and in communities have a profound impact on how young people grow, see themselves, and understand the world around them.


In our empowerment groups, like I AM HER and SPACES, we often ask questions such as:

🟣 “What does it mean to you be a man?”

🟣 “What does it mean to you to be a woman?”


These questions open up honest, emotional conversations around gender, identity, expectations, and societal pressures. And what we hear from students tells us something important: young people are carrying a lot, and they’re deeply affected by the messages and models they see every day.


That’s why prevention is more than just education—it’s about being present. It’s about listening. It’s about creating safe, consistent spaces where youth feel seen and supported. When we provide places where they can talk openly, explore healthy vs. unhealthy patterns, and build emotional tools, we help them thrive—not just survive.


As we continue partnering with schools and youth-serving organizations, we invite you to reflect with us:

🟣 What messages are we giving our youth about identity and relationships?

🟣 Are we creating a village that nurtures them—or one that leaves them to figure it out alone?

Let’s continue building spaces where young people feel safe, heard, and valued. That’s where real change begins.


New Feature Alert: Ask Ms. G!


Have a question about healthy relationships, or just navigating life? Ask Ms. G is our new advice-style feature where Geraldine answers real questions from youth in a fun, supportive, and honest way.


Check it out on our social media this month and stay tuned for more highlights!

Girl Scout Troop 807


Thank you for the wonderful Easter baskets!


You brought joy and smiles to so many people this holiday. Each basket was thoughtful, fun, and full of care. We appreciated seeing your creativity and generosity in action.


It means a lot to have young changemakers like you supporting our community.

Unlock Your Potential: Discover Exciting Learning Opportunities

Empowerment begins with knowledge: We invite you to take a stand against domestic and intimate partner abuse by participating in any of our upcoming community training opportunities. These sessions are designed to equip you with valuable insights, resources, and skills to create a safer and more supportive environment for everyone! Visit our Events Calendar to learn more and to access the details for each event.

View Our Events Calendar 

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

Dine and Donate Events

Join us for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Dine and Donate

in support of Turning Point of Lehigh Valley


On select dates, a portion of your purchase will help power the choice for survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse to heal, rebuild, and thrive. Check our calendar to find your next opportunity and be sure to tell them you are there in support of Turning Point of Lehigh Valley.

We appreciate Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings for offering a Dine and Donate and for participating in our Meals of the Month program!


To learn more about our Meal of the Month initiative and see upcoming dates, click here.


Location and Hours click here.

Dine and Donate Calender 

Spring Community Drive

This May, help us stock the basics that make a big difference. Cleaning supplies might seem simple, but for many starting over, they’re out of reach. Turning Point’s Fresh Start Cleaning Drive is about more than staying clean, it’s about choice, comfort, and creating a safe space to begin again.


Join us in making sure no one has to go without the essentials.

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Need a New Look for Spring?

Find t-shirts, phone cases, stickers, and hats that show your support for survivors and help spread awareness. Turning Point receives funding through every purchase. Help empower our mission to create a safer, more connected Lehigh Valley. Shop today and make a meaningful impact!

 

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