Summit County Turning Point Program

02/17/2026

Today, we were truly honored to have Pastor Robert DeJournett speak with us in recognition of Black History Month. Thank you for sharing your life, your journey, and your powerful message. Your transparency, wisdom, and faith were both inspiring and impactful.

Black History Month is a time to reflect, learn, and celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions that continue to shape our communities. Your words reminded us of the importance of perseverance, purpose, and unity.

Thank you for joining us and for being a voice of encouragement and truth. We are grateful for you!

02/12/2026

Love, laughter, and recovery filled the room at our Sweet & Sober Valentine’s Day event 💕

Our Summit County Turning Point Program Alumni Group showed up to share their stories, encouragement, and hope with current participants, reminding everyone that recovery is not only possible but powerful. Seeing those who have walked the path come back to support those still on the journey is what Turning Point is all about.

We are so proud of our alumni for giving back and grateful for the courage and commitment of our current participants. ❤️

02/11/2026

Please join us next week, February 17 at 9 am, at the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, as we celebrate Black History Month with Pastor Robert DeJournett, co-founder of the Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County. After a 30-plus year career with Summa Health and the Greater Akron Chamber, Pastor DeJournett now owns DeJournett Consulting, where he works to help other organizations achieve their goals while emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion. An award winning community leader, Senior Pastor at St. Ashworth Temple COGIC, father and grandfather, Pastor DeJournett will share his life story and the steps he took to live a powerful and purposeful life. We are thrilled to bring him to our Summit County Turning Point Program to inspire our participants and our Summit County Turning Point Program Alumni Group.

02/10/2026

Love was in the air during Turning Point today.

Our participants took time to create handmade valentines for fellow participants currently in treatment facilities, reminding them they are not forgotten, they are supported, and they are part of this community.

Recovery is built on connection, encouragement, and showing up for one another—and today was a beautiful example of all three. 💌🫶🏻❤️

02/08/2026

While most are celebrating the Super Bowl today, Turning Point is celebrating something even bigger—alumni Waunnetta Pennington! 🎉

Congratulations on four years of sobriety! Your dedication to your recovery journey, your ongoing support of the recovery community, and your commitment as an alumni to the Turning Point Program inspire us all.

Congratulations! ❤️🎉

02/07/2026

Love, laughs, and lasagna—Sweet & Sober has it all! ❤️

Turning Point alumni or current participants, this is YOUR night! Join us for a mouthwatering Italian dinner, themed fun, and all the good vibes you can handle!

Next Wednesday we will be hosting an event at The Coffee House for all alumni and active Summit County Turning Point Program participants! Come out and have a great time 💛

02/04/2026

This Black History Month, we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders, advocates, and communities—past and present.

Turning Point recognizes that equity, compassion, and opportunity are essential to lasting change. We remain committed to walking alongside every participant with dignity, accountability, and hope, while continuing to learn, listen, and grow.

02/03/2026

On February 3, Turning Point partnered with Akron Recovery Court for our monthly plenary session, Huddle with Coach Kemp and the Love Akron Team. 🏈🤝

Love Akron is a Christian-based organization uniting colors, cultures, and congregations so that Greater Akron can thrive. Through their Fields of Love, they plant seeds of hope, connection, and healing in the areas our community needs most.

After our huddle with Coach Kemp and the Love Akron team, we wrapped up the day with a celebratory tailgate! 🌭🎉

👉 Learn more and get involved: loveakron.org

02/01/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate our very own Recovery Coach, Anna, and 8 years of sobriety. 🫶🏻

Anna is a shining example of what recovery can do when someone chooses to change their life. She leads by example every single day- with kindness, humility, and grace. Anna understands that sobriety is a precious gift, not something simply achieved once, but something she protects and works for one day at a time.

By sharing her journey and walking alongside others in Turning Point, Anna offers hope through understanding and connection.

We are so grateful for you, Anna, and so proud of you. 🎉8️⃣

Did you know???? Anna’s co-defendant, Stacy, is a graduate of Turning Point and an active alumni participant. We are incredibly proud of Stacy and would like to congratulate her on 9 years of sobriety!!! 🎉9️⃣

Anna and Stacy share the same sobriety anniversary, just one year apart—a powerful reminder of what commitment and support can do. The world is truly a better place because of these two women! Congratulations! 🎉

01/27/2026

Have you ever attended a session of Turning Point? No?! What are you waiting for—you’re missing out!!!!!!

If you have attended, then you already know one of Judge Oldfield’s favorite sayings: “Celebrate with cake.” 🍰

So, in honor of National Chocolate Cake Day, we want YOU to celebrate YOU—your progress, your hard work, and every single victory—with a big ol’ slice of chocolate cake. Because recovery is absolutely worth celebrating! 🍫❤️

01/23/2026

Love Akron is starting the year strong with someone who truly embodies service, compassion, and impact—our very own Judge Joy Malek Oldfield! ❤️

We’ve had the privilege of visiting the Turning Point Program twice and both times our team has left genuinely blown away. Judge Oldfield leads her court room with compassion, dignity, and conviction. The care she shows to every individual in her courtroom, especially those in the program, is chan...

01/21/2026

WARNING!!!!!! Extreme cuteness ahead! 🐾
On National Hug Your Puppy Day, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest Turning Point volunteer—Rainin! 🖤 This therapy pup is adding wagging tails, warm hearts, and a whole lot of smiles to the courtroom. Rainin and his handler, Laura Nussbaum, are the perfect addition to our team! 🐾