Our Mission
Turning Point for Women and Families’ mission is to help Muslim women and girls affected by domestic violence to empower themselves and transform their own lives as well as those of their families. Turning Point provides a diversified range of culturally competent services focused on safety and self-sufficiency through direct services, advocacy and referrals. Deeply rooted in the Muslim community, Turning Point believes that social change can be effected by raising awareness about the prevalence and effects of domestic violence, addressing it directly and offering safe spaces and opportunities for youth development.
Our Vision
Turning Point believes that every woman and girl deserve to live a life with dignity and free of violence.
Our 2021 Impact
3637
services provided to Muslim women and girls
4264
individuals reached through outreach & education
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Languages Spoken
Our Services
Testimonials
“Turning Point helps me with some kind of energy to keep my stress down. I feel hopeful and it helps me to be strong and look forward. It's hard to do all by myself. Sometimes I feel hopeless, because of Turning Point I feel very positive.”
NazmaSurvivor
“Mujhe bohoth help karta. TPNY gave financial help and confidence. Hard time when husband abandoned me and I don't know anything about this country. I really like Turning Point.”
AnonymousSurvivor
“Turning point helped me a lot. Whenever I feel hopeless, when I call them, they help me. They sent me new winter coats. They showed me immigration lawyer. TPNY changed my life. I'm really thankful to TPNY and they are so nice and helpful. They are hope for everyone.”
LaraibSurvivor
“I liked most being exposed to different careers and seeing Muslim women dominating these types of careers was really inspiring. I gained a lot of growth through this M2M experience, it helped me to be more confident in achieving my goals.”
Nusrat A.2022 M2M participant
“I learned that there is strength in numbers. If you speak up against a bully, other people will feel more comfortable speaking up too. The more people that speak up together, the bigger the impact.”
Edlyn A.2022 ARISE NY! Summit participant
“I loved seeing Muslim women of diverse backgrounds talk about their careers. It made me feel like there wasn't a limit to my future, and that I could accomplish a lot more. -”
Sheema Z.2022 M2M Participant
“[Turning Point is] a great place, especially for women survivors of dv. It has given me a lot of support and confidence. Whenever I get a chance, I join support group. Not because I have to, but whenever I participate, I get confidence, new energy, and hope.”
Anonymous Survivor
“Going to Turning Point physically made me think in a different way. This [was] a 28 year old marriage that I left. It isn't easy. I’m happy to come across Turning Point. I felt from the first day that this was not only a comfortable place, but there is hope for me and my family. I'm not out of line, [or] incorrect like my abuser told me. [My counselor] said I am on the right track. It gave me the courage to leave. It's on your terms and your time, [they] said. I got confidence.”
Fatima A.Survivor
News and Announcements
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We are excited to introduce you to our MSW intern Sufia Emu who is pursuing her Master's in Social Work from Stony Brook University. She is a graduate of CUNY City College. 1) What makes Turning Point's mission important to you? Turning Point for Women and Families works with women, especially vulnerable and oppressed Muslim women and since I come from a Muslim community, I feel very fortunate to assist the community at large. 2) What would be your personal mantra? My personal mantra is this very hadith, "Allah likes that when one of you does anything he should do it properly." Whatever work I get done, I intend to put my best in it with sincerity and patience. 3) Why do you do this work? I do this work to reach my higher self. Every person I am assisting through this profession every day is helping me reach the point where I want to see myself at. I want to see those people I help live a better life. This very thought helps me sleep better at night. Join us in welcoming Sufia!
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