Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center

What Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center does

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 and headquartered in Shelton, Washington, that provides safety, shelter, and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mason County, Kitsap County, and surrounding Washington State counties. Its core asset is a 56-bed pet-friendly emergency shelter opened in 2008 — one of the largest domestic violence shelters in Washington State — supported by a 24/7 crisis hotline, a satellite office in Belfair, and a continuum of services including legal and medical advocacy, safety planning, support groups, youth advocacy, prevention education, and SANE nurse coordination through St. Michaels.

The organization's operating model is service-delivery-driven and human-intensive rather than technology-driven; the product surface consists entirely of direct services, community education programs, and donor-funded philanthropy programs such as the Adopt-A-Room sponsorship. Revenue is sourced exclusively from contributed income — individual donations, an ongoing DSHS state grant underwriting permanent staff, foundation grants, planned giving/bequests, in-kind contributions, and structured fundraising events including the annual EmPOWER gala. All services are provided free of charge and confidentially, with no fees charged for shelter, advocacy, legal clinics, or support groups.

Turning Pointe operates within an embedded ecosystem of 80+ community partners spanning law enforcement, county health, hospitals, school districts, tribal governments (SPIPA, Skokomish, Squaxin), peer DV agencies, and youth organizations. Leadership consists of Executive Director Meg Quinlivan and Programs Director Mallory Cloninger, with governance by an independent volunteer board chaired by Becky Sayan-Ayers. The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four Star Rating and a GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency.

Name

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center

Legal name

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center

Website

https://turningpointe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 56-bed pet-friendly domestic violence and sexual assault shelter in Shelton, Washington, serving 5,000+ survivors annually across six Washington State counties through crisis response, legal and medical advocacy, and youth programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Advocacy Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Sexual assault advocacy
• Crisis intervention services
• Survivor support services
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts financial donations through its website, direct mail, and various fundraising campaigns including the EmPOWER annual event and Adopt-A-Room program. Individual donors contribute to support shelter operations and services.
2. IRA Charitable Distributions: Turning Pointe accepts Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs for donors aged 72 or older, up to $100,000 annually. These donations may count toward required minimum distributions and provide potential tax advantages.
3. Government Grants: The organization receives ongoing DSHS state grant funding which supports permanent staff positions and core advocacy services.
4. Bequests and Planned Giving: Donors can include Turning Pointe in their wills or living trusts through specific bequest language, allowing legacy giving to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
5. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations of shelter supplies, bedding, toiletries, clothing, food, and other necessities through its Amazon Wish List and direct drop-off.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center provides free, confidential, trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across Mason and Kitsap counties in Washington State. Its core offering is a 56-bed pet-friendly emergency shelter complemented by a 24-hour crisis hotline, legal and medical advocacy, youth advocacy, support groups, prevention education, and safety planning. All services are delivered at no charge to survivors, funded through donations, state grants (DSHS), and foundation support.

Product overview

Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive continuum of care for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. The core offering is the 56-bed emergency shelter (opened 2008) augmented by a 24-hour crisis hotline, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, youth advocacy programs, support groups, prevention education, and safety planning services. The organization serves Kitsap and Mason Counties with locations in Shelton and Belfair, Washington, and partners with St. Michaels for SANE medical response. The organization also offers philanthropic programs including an Adopt-A-Room sponsorship and community training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter 56-bed emergency domestic violence shelter offering private family suites with kitchenettes, community kitchen, lounges for adults/teens/children, fenced outdoor spaces, pet kennels, food pantry, and clothing bank. Free, confidential, and pet-friendly, available 24/7 for survivors of domestic violence.
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 40 et 8 ClubminorOthersCommunity partner providing support services and resources to Turning Pointe survivors
• Adult Protective ServicescoreOthersGovernment partner providing protective services for vulnerable adults
• Armstrong Community FoundationcoreOthersFoundation providing grant funding and community support
• Behavioral Health Resources (BHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and behavioral health services partner providing referrals and coordinated care for survivors
• Child Protective ServicescoreOthersGovernment agency partner for child welfare coordination
• City of SheltonminorOthersMunicipal government partner providing community support
• ConsejocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHispanic services organization providing culturally specific support for Latino/a survivors
• Hope AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional domestic violence coalition providing advocacy and support services coordination
• Mason County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health department providing public health coordination and resources
• Mason General Hospital/Foundation/Mason CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner providing medical services, SANE response, and healthcare referrals for survivors
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health advocacy organization providing support and resources for survivors
• Olympic CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing educational resources and programs for survivors
• Peninsula Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering mobile clinic services at shelter location
• SafePlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence and sexual assault services organization in Thurston County providing regional coordination
• Shelton Police DepartmentcoreOthersLaw enforcement partner for safety coordination and victim services
• Shelton School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner for youth advocacy programs and McKinney Vento services for homeless students
• Skokomish TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal government partner providing culturally appropriate services for Skokomish tribal members
• South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntertribal planning agency coordinating social services and culturally appropriate housing for multiple tribal nations including Tulalip, Muckleshoot, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, and Skokomish
• Sound Legal AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services organization providing free legal advice through Turning Pointe's legal clinic
• Squaxin TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal government partner providing culturally appropriate services for Squaxin Island tribal members
• St. MichaelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partnership providing 24-hour in-person SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) response for sexual assault survivors
• United Way of Mason CountycoreOthersUnited Way partner providing funding and resource coordination
• YMCA of Mason CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services partner collaborating on youth advocacy programs and services
• Boys & Girls Clubs of North MasoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization partner providing expanded youth programming and services

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and providing survivor services, public policy advocacy, and prevention education. Comparable on the sexual-assault survivor support and hotline dimensions of Turning Pointe's mission.
• YWCA: Large national nonprofit operating DV/SA shelters, advocacy, and racial justice programs across the U.S., including Washington State chapters. Directly comparable to Turning Pointe's mission (DV/SA survivor services, emergency shelter, legal advocacy) but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis and support line for DV survivors with safety planning and resource referral; operates the federally funded DV hotline. Directly comparable to Turning Pointe's 24-hour crisis hotline and safety planning services.
• New Beginnings (Seattle, WA): Seattle-area DV shelter and advocacy organization providing emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and children's services. Comparable regional direct peer serving DV survivors with similar service-line architecture.
• Consejo Counseling and Referral Service: Washington State Latino-focused social services and behavioral health provider serving survivors of DV and SA with culturally specific programming. Directly comparable peer on bilingual/bicultural DV advocacy services.
• Hope Alliance: Washington State regional domestic violence coalition providing advocacy and service coordination across multiple counties; named as a partner in Turning Pointe's referral network. Comparable coalition-level peer focused on DV advocacy and survivor support coordination.
• SafePlace (Olympia, WA): Thurston County DV and SA services organization operating emergency shelter, advocacy, and legal services; named as a regional coordination partner for Turning Pointe. Directly comparable regional peer with overlapping service continuum in adjacent Washington State counties.

Regional players

• Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: Snohomish County (WA) emergency shelter and advocacy services for DV survivors; comparable mid-sized Washington State nonprofit with shelter + advocacy + legal continuum. Geographic peer operating in a different but adjacent Washington State region.
• Kitsap Strong (Kitsap County DV/SA response network): Regional DV/SA coordinated response network serving Kitsap County, Washington, overlapping directly with Turning Pointe's Belfair service area. Comparable on DV/SA service delivery in a shared service territory.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National membership and advocacy organization supporting state and local DV coalitions and direct-service programs. Comparable as a network/coalition layer relevant to Turning Pointe's policy advocacy and funder positioning, though not a direct service peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/turningpointeshelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turning-pointe-survivor-advocacy-center/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/turningpointesurvivorcenter

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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