2026-01-13T19:10:12Z 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 260881230 TURNING POINT LANSING TURN 5175803054 1221 Reo Rd LANSING MI 48910 Archie Hudson Jr Treasurer 5175803054 2025-12-30 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Archie Hudson Jr 1221 Reo Rd Lansing MI 48910 233839 false X theturningpointoflansing.org X 2007 MI The Turning Point Lansing seeks to transform boys to men by providing an afrocentric group mentoring experience that gives the young African American males an opportunity to explore lifestyle challenges all while developing strategies for success in their lives, schools and communities. 7 7 0 42 0 0 233839 0 0 0 0 233839 0 0 0 0 0 223078 0 223078 0 10761 0 10761 0 0 0 10761 The Turning Point Lansing seeks to transform Boys to Men by providing a Afrocentric group mentoring experience that gives young males an opportunity to explore life's Challenges all while developing strategies for success in their lives, School, and communities. false false 34938 34938 0 The program delivered structured, biweekly instructional sessions designed to promote positive youth development, leadership capacity, and pro-social decision-making among participating young men. Program activities were grounded in the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba), which served as an evidence-informed cultural framework to support behavioral change, personal accountability, and community engagement. The curriculum focused on Umoja (Unity) to strengthen peer relationships and community cohesion; Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) to enhance goal-setting, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility; Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) to reinforce teamwork and shared accountability; Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) to build financial awareness and economic cooperation; Nia (Purpose) to support career exploration and long-term planning; Kuumba (Creativity) to encourage problem-solving and constructive self-expression; and Imani (Faith) to foster resilience, ethical decision-making, and confidence in future success. Through participation, youth demonstrated increased engagement, improved self-efficacy, and measurable progress toward individual development goals aligned with program objectives. 36000 36000 0 Parent Engagement Program Program Structure The Parent Engagement Group will convene on the fourth Sunday of each month for a total of eight (8) structured sessions per program cycle. Sessions will utilize an evidence-informed curriculum focused on positive parenting practices, youth development, and family engagement. Parental Skill Development 80% of participating parents/caregivers will complete all eight sessions. Pre- and post-program assessments will demonstrate a measurable increase in parental knowledge and skills, including effective communication, consistency, and positive behavior management. 75% of parents will demonstrate improved understanding of the distinction between punishment and discipline, as measured through session evaluations and applied practice discussions. Parents will report increased confidence in supporting their young mens social, emotional, and behavioral development. Youth and Community Outcomes 80% of parents will report observable improvements in their young mens behavior, accountability, and community engagement during and following program participation. Parent feedback will indicate increased alignment between home expectations and program mentoring goals. Digital Resource Center Development A digital resource center will be developed and maintained to provide parents with access to a centralized listing of tri-county area services, including youth development, mental health, employment, educational, and family support resources. The resource center will include a minimum of 15 verified community service providers, reviewed and updated quarterly. 75% of participating parents will access the digital resource center during the program cycle. Parents will report increased awareness of available community supports and improved ability to connect with services aligned with their parenting objectives and desired family outcomes. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Participant attendance, surveys, and facilitator observations will be tracked to monitor engagement and effectiveness. Evaluation findings will be reviewed regularly to inform program refinements and ensure alignment with stated objectives and funder requirements. 16000 16000 0 The program incorporates ongoing professional development and training for mentors to ensure service delivery remains responsive to the evolving needs of the community and the youth served. Continuous training strengthens mentors cultural competency, communication skills, and trauma-informed engagement strategies, directly supporting program fidelity and effectiveness. Maintaining consistent, meaningful connections with participating young men is a core program objective and a critical driver of successful outcomes. Mentors are trained to establish and sustain open channels of communicationboth verbal and nonverbalto foster trust, increase youth engagement, and encourage honest dialogue. This approach supports participants in identifying personal barriers and challenges, increasing receptivity to guidance, and exploring constructive alternatives and available support options. As a result, participants demonstrate improved communication skills, greater willingness to seek support, and enhanced capacity to assess choices and make informed decisions aligned with their individual development goals. 86938 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 0 0 false false 0 0 false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false MI X Archie Hudson Jr 5175803054 1221 Reo Rd Lansing MI 48910 X Wayne Lynn Chairman 2.00 X X 0 0 0 James McCurtis Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Archie Hudson Jr Treasurer 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Lloyd Bingman Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Stanley Chase Vice Chairman 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Dwayne Williams Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Takura Nyamfukudza Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 114848 118991 0 233839 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 233839 0 0 0 16000 16000 4100 4100 43286 42000 1286 3487 3487 1260 1260 1211 1211 2530 2530 1207 1207 2172 2172 Professional Services 17245 17245 Programming 120580 120580 Executive director training 10000 10000 223078 205792 17286 0 0 0 10761 0 0 10761 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10761 0 10761 0 10761 10761 X X false false false X 0 0 0 0 50000 50000 187019 50000 233839 570858 50000 50000 187019 50000 233839 570858 0 0 0 570858 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50000 50000 187019 50000 233839 570858 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X Part V, Line 3b Did not apply to the organization. Part VI, Line 11b Reviewed by the finance committe and then submitted to the board to review after filing. Part VI, Line 12c Reviewed quarterly at board meetings and asked if any known conflicts existed. Part VI, Line 19 Information that is requested by public is made available upon that request. Part XII, Line 1 We only use the cash we have on hand.