Ministry Hightlights

Connecting Individuals and Like-Minded Ministries

Placement of homeless adults and children
Intervention in the urgent physical and spiritual needs of homeless adults and children
Referrals to public and Christian resources
Assessment and placement of clients among reputable area programs
Support of Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission.
TURN gathered the support of the Riverside churches to facilitate the URM in their search for a new ministry facility

Empowering Communities & Networking Churches

The Arlington Neighborhood Church Network
The City of Riverside awards TURN the “2004 Neighborhoods That Work” award for bringing together neighboring churches
The Drops of Rain dance and drama workshop
TURN sponsored and staffed a creative dance workshop for at-risk teen girls.
Drops of Rain Fellowship
The girls from Drops of Rain and their families came for fellowship and Bible lessons in the home of the Colliers.
Greater Riverside Church Network
La Sierra University, California Baptist University and over 25 churches are becoming unified under TURN’s Church Network
The King’s Hall Emergency Shelter for Women with Children
TURN works behind the scenes coordinating volunteer efforts, supporting the staff and ministering to the 140 women and children who have made this shelter their temporary home
The King’s Hall Kid’s Club
TURN coordinated meaningful programs for the children of the shelter
The King’s Hall Building Dedication
TURN organized a prayer dedication ceremony where area pastors and prayer leaders prayed over the shelter’s staff and facility.
Weekly Food Distribution
TURN delivers a large load of food to an kitchen that prepares hot meals for three of the Riverside homeless shelters

Supporting the Global Community

Support to Outstanding Faith-Based Programs and Individuals
Financial contributions awarded to carefully selected domestic and foreign ministry efforts
Support of Jefferson Transitional Program
Partnership with this outstanding agency that provides treatment to those suffering from mental illness.