Leadership

Kathleen Cramer

Executive Director

Kathleen is the new Executive Director of Turning Points. She brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a wealth of knowledge in team building, community engagement, fundraising and planned giving to the organization. Most recently, she served as a licensed financial advisor with a Fortune 300 not-for-profit org. She is originally from Michigan but has lived all over the US. She and her husband, a retired Navy Veteran, are brand new to Manatee/Sarasota. They are adjusting well to Florida with their 2 kittens and 2 dogs.

Kathleen’s email is kcramer@tpmanatee.org

Margi Dawson

Margi Dawson

Director of Development

Margi is a Trenton, New Jersey, native and must have gained her love of history from being surrounded by important sites from the Revolutionary War. Margi spent most of her career in corporate retail and made the switch to non-profit work a few years past. She LOVES the environment surrounding non-profit work and in helping people in need AND making this world a better place. Margi and her husband share their home with 2 young English Bulldogs, Bruce Wayne & Harvey Dent. Or is it the other way around?

Francisco Enriquez

Francisco Enriquez

Director of Operations

Frank is eager to serve the community after retiring with 20 years of service in the Army. He is a Brooklyn NY native and a recent Florida resident but has lived all over the world. He follows all sports (except golf) and has really enjoyed following and being involved with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Buccaneers. But, hailing from NYC, Frank is a true New York fan – with the Yankees, Giants and the Rangers being his favorites!

Andy Guyre

Data Manager

Andy is a Marion, Indiana native who has been involved in social services in Manatee County since 1998. He has also spent time in Chicago doing immigration related work. He has extensive knowledge in non-profit contracts and Florida’s public assistance eligibility. He is a career public servant having worked in government positions at the federal, state, and local level in positions to serve the most vulnerable citizens.

Ray Bevan

Day Resource Center Program Manager

Ray and his wife Jacqueline have been serving the homeless community in Sarasota County since 2014. He is excited about his new full-time outreach role here at Turning Points. Ray is a native of Pittsburgh and enjoys watching the Steelers, Penguins and the Pirates. He enjoys fishing, kayaking and spending time with his family. He says, “It’s all about building relationships.”

TJ Beckert

Volunteer Coordinator

TJ is the new Volunteer Coordinator of Turning Points. Originally from the Mid-Atlantic, TJ has recently spent the last 7 years living in Phoenix. Arizona; Go Sun Devils! TJ is new to living in Florida however his family retired/moved down to the Bradenton/Sarasota area years ago. He grew up visiting De Soto National Memorial, and Anna Maria Island, and watching baseball with his grandparents. GO Phillies!!!!

He is passionate about helping those in need and supporting the community.

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Testimonials

his place is great for people who need help or are going through rough times, they can help with food stamps, clothing, showers, food (to take home for those who have a home, or a meal Mon-Fri), they have computers available to use, they also have housing assistance for those who qualify. There is also a lot more that they do, this place helped me so much when I had nowhere to go.
Justin Balser
Went to the One Stop Center and Turning Points today for a tour of the facility - was excellent and informative - if interested, make an appointment - takes about an hour and well worth the time to see all that is going on there - there were clients in all areas - the place was a beehive of activity - a wonderful facility for our community and one of the top in the country - highly recommend checking it out.
Sue Wait
Turning points is so awesome. Without them I would not have a wonderful home for my family and I.
Tammi Wallin
I volunteered at the Stand Down held in Palmetto on Nov. 1st. I was so impressed with the services available for the all those in need. There was a separate building just for veterans. I was in that building and saw how they helped the men and women with any paperwork. They serviced breakfast to all and had a bounce house for children. I give this organization an A+.
Sally Helmbrecht

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