COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus-based, nonprofit Turning Point Domestic Violence Services serving Bartholomew and six surrounding counties has purchased a 19,000-square-foot downtown building for its new administrative offices, non-residential services and possibly partner agencies space.
Currently, administrative staff work out of a 3,500-square-foot space.
Ideally, staff would like to move by September, according to Whittney Loyd, the agency’s president.
Details will be released sometime later about the location but Turning Point always has been careful about revealing locations because of the sensitivity of its work to prevent or stop dating and domestic violence.
The search for such a structure went public in September 2019 when then-President Lisa Shafran (who has since retired) outlined the idea just before the agency’s annual meeting. She said then that, ideally, Turning Point would like to have a new, larger space within three years.
“Thanks to a very generous group of donors, we have secured a new place to call home,” Loyd said. “It’s one that will provide an efficient staffing model, a collaborative work environment and endless opportunities to engage with the community.
“These incredible individuals have laid the foundation for continued growth at Turning Point.”
A larger space will allow for streamlined services for the first time, according to Loyd, including on-site legal help, mental health services, a free client store, dedicated children’s space and more.
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