Turning Point Foundation, Inc.
(Serving the Twin Cities)
"Youth and Young Adult Development Programs that are Faith Based"
Turning Point Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Narrative Description of Programs
 

The Turning Point Foundation is a faith based organization, which provides services for
troubled youth in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota) metropolitan area. 

Turning Point Foundation's vision is to promote youth values and development that will lead to the avoidance of chemical abuse and gang activities by championing chemical-free lifestyles, enhancing self respect and self esteem, improving work ethics, building supportive relationships, and developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through applied Judeo-Christian values and Biblical principles.

Turning Point Foundation’s activities center around youth development. The primary area of our youth development is in the Turning Point Academy and the Adventures program. These programs, provides opportunities for youth and at-risk young people, in a safe and fun environment. The Turning Point Adventures program consist of a youth camp in Crosslake, MN (Camp Turning Point), local adventure sites, life coaches, mentors and outreach.

These Programs Work Directly With Families,
Schools, And The Community!

One of the cornerstones of Turning Point Adventures is a Drop-In-Center. The Recreation Center will be approximately 1,000 square foot space, staffed by volunteers from approximately 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. on weekends, or as staffing allows. A youth outreach team member will also be available to assist young people in decision-making skills and to serve as a positive role model. The Drop-In-Center will also bring in business people and community officials to serve as mentors.

Camp Turning Point is a one-week, “overnight” camp, which runs Sunday afternoon through Friday, consisting of fishing, boating, skiing and other outdoor activities. The activities are intertwined with faith based youth outreach. The Camp Turning Point is also available for weekend retreats based upon availability.

Turning Point Adventures consists of participating in local Twin Cities' activities, such as attending
sporting events, community events, and local attractions!

Throughout all of the Turning Point Adventures there will be mentoring,
coaching and teaching of life skills.

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About the Founder
 

Keith Carlson has been a police officer for 21 years, working in Orange County, California and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. He was an active participant in the Brooklyn Center Community Oriented Policing (“COP”s) program during the mid to late 1990s, which targeted youth development and community involvement. Mr. Carlson received a B.A. degree from the University of Minnesota in Sociology and Criminal Justice. In addition to his work with the police department, Mr. Carlson and his wife Toni stay very busy raising their two daughters, Kaia (14) and Kalle (9).
Keith and his family are members of the Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church.
Keith has also coached youth fastpitch softball.

This non profit organization is the direct result of Keith reading the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.
 

Keith & Kalle	Keith & Officer Friend	Keith & Kaia

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Academy

Adventure

Youth Drop in Center

Outreach

Board of Directors

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