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Laura Brennan, Program Manager at our Upton Women’s Program, is the latest embodiment of that spirit: “Your impact as a caregiver sometimes means more than you can imagine, and the people you support can make just as much of an impact on your life as you do on theirs.” 

Author Jim Collins once said, “Great vision without great people is irrelevant.” This is in part why we are taking the time to feature the people who make our mission possible every single day.

This month, we are delighted to showcase Steve Deorocki, our fifth interviewee, and recently retired Chairman of Turning Point’s Board of Directors.

In case you’ve missed it, we’ve spent the past few months profiling some of the people who make what we do at Turning Point, Inc. possible. While they don’t do it for applause or accolades, they really do make a difference every day and we think that’s something worth celebrating. 

Check out some of our recent employee spotlights that showcase the heart and soul of our organization. Who knows? You might be inspired to join our ranks, make a donation or help spread the word about our programs and services.

Steve Anthony celebrates 30 years with Turning Point, Inc and encourages people to make donations.

At Turning Point, Inc., the heart of the mission lives in the people who show up every day with compassion, dedication, and an unwavering belief in human dignity.

For one longtime team member, that journey has truly come full circle.

Jennifer Turner first joined Turning Point in 2001, working in an all-female program in Salisbury under the leadership of Jean Moore. Over the years, she supported individuals across homes throughout the Merrimack Valley, building relationships and memories that have stayed with her ever since.

One might argue that 40 years is a long time to do just about anything, especially something as demanding as dedicating yourself to a nonprofit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in MA. In fact, given the continued uncertainty and unprecedented challenges facing nonprofits across the country, it might seem like an ideal time to wind down one’s tenure.

Remembrance Day evolved out of Armistice Day, which marked the end of hostilities in WWI in 1918. After WWII, the day was renamed “Remembrance Day,” although Armistice Day is still celebrated on the same day. The United States rebranded its November 11th celebration after the Korean War to honor all U.S. veterans, living and dead. The connection with the poppy and the fallen soldier was solidified with one of the era’s most famous poems, “In Flanders Field,” was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. McCrae was reportedly inspired to write the poem after presiding over the funeral of his friend and fellow soldier 22-year-old Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, who died in the Second Battle of Ypres. The poem gives voice to those soldiers buried in the battlefield, pleading with survivors to take up the torch of their fight, and to remember them even though red poppies now cover the battlefield.Today the red poppy remains a popular outward sign of remembrance and honor to those you made immeasurable sacrifice. We honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation, and those who bravely fought and gave their lives so we may continue to live and prosper.

Today we honor our employees at a luncheon to recognize their hard work, achievements, and contributions to our organization and the individuals we serve.

Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1984 following yers of social unrest betweem laborers and employers. Today we celebrate this holiday to honor the social and economic achievements of the American worker!

National Parents’ Day, a U.S. observance, is celebrated this year on July 28th to promote the important role of the parent in human development. A role that which requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994 President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Citizens, organizations, and federal, state, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Parents’ Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts to recognize, uplift and support the role of parents in bringing up their children.