Turning Point Season 1, Episode 29: Sweet Beginnings

Clarks & 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.

Fullmer 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.

Intermountain Therapy Animals

Volunteers at Intermountain Therapy Animals help uplift patients emotionally and physically.

Whitney Elementary

The principal at Whitney Elementary School finds her purpose in providing support to the community.

Circus Project

The Circus Project helps homeless and at-risk youth through learning circus skills.

LILY's Morningside Village

Volunteers at LILY’s Morningside Village in Manhattan assist the seniors in their community.

Heart2Home

Heart 2 Home renovates homes to make them more accessible for those with disabilities.

Archi's Acres

Archi’s Acres assists veterans in their transition to private sector life with agriculture training

Out 2 Play

The Out 2 Play foundation transforms deteriorated schoolyards at elementary schools in New York.

Have Justice, Will Travel

Have Justice Will Travel provides free legal services for victims of domestic violence.

Musicians on Call

Musicians on Call brings joy to patients across New York City hospitals through the power of music.

BAADS

BAADS uses sailing to instill confidence and teach helpful life skills to those with disabilities.

The Gentle Barn

The Gentle Barn rescues severely abused animals and creates powerful connections with at-risk youth

Homeboy Industries

Homeboy Industries supports ex-gang members and offers them a second chance at life.

Diveheart

Diveheart uses scuba diving to build confidence and self esteem for those with disabilities.

Angel Flight West

Angel Flight West provides free air travel by volunteer pilots for sick children and people in need.

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Operation Finally Home

Operation Finally Home builds custom homes for wounded veterans and their families.

Domus

DOMUS helps at-risk youth reach their full potential through the power of education.

Wasatch Adaptive Sports

Wasatch Adaptive Sports makes skiing accessible for people with special needs.

Intersect Fund

Founders of the Intersect Fund use their nonprofit to help community members build small businesses

The Bread Lady

“The Bread Lady” has provided free food across Salt Lake City to those in need for over 20 years.

South Shore Drill Team

The South Shore Drill Team of Chicago provides a creative outlet for inner-city youth.

Phoenix Multisport

Phoenix Multisports provides a community for recovering addicts to heal through the power of sports

Eagle Eyes

Eagle Eyes develops technology that provides engagement for children with severe disabilities.

Erin Kimball Foundation

The Erin Kimball Foundation offers multiple resources for victims of domestic abuse to start over.

Adopt a Native Elder

The Adopt a Native Elder program connects Navajo elders with sponsors to aid their aging community.

Free Wheelchair Mission

Free Wheelchair Mission supplies free wheelchairs for those in need around the globe.

Dogwood Restaurant

Galen Sampson provides individuals the opportunity to start a new life with his restaurant, Dogwood

Thistle Farms

Natural bath and body care company Thistle Farms offers women in recovery a second chance at life.

San Pasqual Academy

San Pasqual Academy provides hope to youth in the foster care system of San Diego.

Sister Tesa

Hour Children helps mothers in the New York Prison system be reconnected with their children.

Global Medical Relief Fund

Global Medical Relief Fund helps children around the world receive critical medical attention.

The Clarks

The Clarks adopt children from broken homes across the globe in need of a better life.

Fullmer Bros. Boxing Gym

The Fullmer Brothers Boxing Gym provides young men the ability to overcome their troubled pasts.

First Descents

First Descents helps young cancer patients reclaim their lives through thrilling outdoor adventures

Harmony Project

The Harmony Project gives the underserved youth of Los Angeles a free, high quality music education

Godparents for Youth

Godparents Youth Organization allows inner-city youth the chance to travel across the country.

Street Soccer

Street Soccer USA uses soccer as a development tool for homeless youth.

Echo Clinic

Volunteers at the Echo Clinic in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, provide free healthcare to those in need

Car Santa

Cars 4 Heroes fixes and donates cars to those in need in Kansas City, Missouri.

Farm Rescue

Farm Rescue plants and harvests for farm families struggling with an unexpected crisis.