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ABOUT US
Our Mission
Our Mission is To faithfully serve and empower those who need positive life changes to become self-sufficient.
Our Background
Turning Point, Inc. formerly known as Operation Shelter, was founded in October of 1989, by the Steuben County Ministerial Association to provide temporary emergency shelter for transients and the homeless of Steuben County.
Turning Point is a not-for-profit agency under the statues of the State of Indiana and the Federal Governement [501(c)(3)].
Our Facility | Transition to Success
Turning Point is more than a place to stay; it’s a place to breathe, reset, and begin again. We serve individuals and women with children who are facing homelessness or housing instability and are ready for a real path forward. Every day, our building is filled with people doing the hard, brave work of change.
Our program is built around the Transition to Success (TTS) model, which means we don’t just address the crisis; we walk alongside people as they rebuild their lives. Residents come to us through referrals or direct application and complete an intake process that helps set clear expectations and shared commitment from day one.
At Turning Point, we believe lasting change happens through relationship, consistency, and accountability wrapped in compassion. Each resident works with case management daily and participates in practical, life-giving classes, financial literacy, budgeting, employment readiness, parenting, communication, and courses that help reshape thinking patterns and heal emotional wounds. Faith-based opportunities like Bible studies and devotions are offered with respect and grace.
We help residents learn how to show up for their lives, finding and keeping employment, managing daily responsibilities, and taking steady steps toward permanent housing. We believe no one is beyond hope, no story is too broken, and no season has to define a lifetime. Through the Transition to Success model, Turning Point exists to help people move from surviving to thriving—one step, one decision, and one restored life at a time.
Our Community
Turning Point's ministry depends upon churches, individuals, businesses and other service organizations for approximately 75% of its yearly budget. The remaining 25% comes from the City of Angola, Steuben County Trustees, Steuben County Commissioners and Steuben County United Way. Turning Point receives no federal or state funding for operational expenses. Turning Point also has an endowment fund to which you may give to through Steuben County Community Foundation (1701 N Wayne St, Angola, IN 46703 or (260)-665-6656).
In addition to financial support from groups and individuals, Turning Point depends on other donations.
Learn more about our ongoing needs here.

Meet The Team!
Turning Point Staff And Board Of Directors
The executive director coordinates client services, supervises staff, volunteers and occupants. The Director also works closely with our service agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided to the homeless.
A Board of Directors made up of community residents oversees operations. The staff and Board strive to provide Christian care and support for all who are in need.

Heather Booher
Executive Director

Mary Suffel
Case Manager

Board Member
Mike Votaw

Board Member
Becky Young

Board Member
Paulette Boekhout

Board Member
Jerry Spiker

Board Member
Tammy Zarate




