TPCS Is Expanding!
Check Out Our New and Innovative Programs to Support Unhoused Individuals.
For over two decades, Turning Point Community Services has been a steadfast ally to the unhoused population, evolving from a traditional non-congregate shelter to a comprehensive support system.
With generous grants from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey and the Schumann Fund for New Jersey, TPCS is thrilled to announce the expansion of its services to include a Clinical and Supportive Services Division, alongside a new Housing Assistance Program.
What Does This Mean For Our Residents?
TPCS is reconfiguring and expanding its Servants House shelter facility to accommodate these new offerings. The enhancements will feature dedicated offices for the new team and other spaces designed to foster community engagement and collaboration. A revamped intake area will ensure that all new clients receive the care and attention they deserve.
Thanks to a grant from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), additional space previously occupied by another company will be transformed into a multi-use area tailored for the families TPCS serves.
This innovative space will provide mothers and their families with access to a fully equipped commercial kitchen, allowing them to prepare meals and participate in nutrition and cooking classes.
The new social space will serve as a vibrant hub for various activities, ranging from movie nights and youth yoga classes to essential skills-based training sessions for the mothers. TPCS is committed to empowering families through these enriching experiences.
In collaboration with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, the shelter’s food pantry will now feature refrigeration, ensuring that they can provide fresh and nutritious food options to those in need. Additionally, designated workspaces for teenagers and mothers will be available, offering them a private area for focused work and study.
Turning Point Community Services remains dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the unhoused population. With these exciting developments, they are poised to make an even greater impact in the local community, providing essential resources and support for those who need it most. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for September 2025, so stay tuned to our social media to see the updated space.
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New to the TPCS Team!
As TPCS’s Clinical Director, Nurys focuses on delivering behavioral services to unhoused mothers and their children at our Servant’s House shelter. Her work emphasizes empathy, cultural humility, and a profound belief in the transformative potential of therapeutic interventions to promote resilience and facilitate meaningful change.
Nurys is a bilingual licensed mental health therapist with over ten years of experience providing support in both Spanish and English. With a strong foundation in multicultural training, she is dedicated to assisting underserved communities in navigating mental health challenges through a person-centered, trauma-focused, and culturally sensitive approach. She continues to engage in impactful work to uplift and strengthen communities.
