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Turning Point Macomb & Twist Host 'Painting with a Purpose'

The two organizations will host an event 'Painting with a Purpose' to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

From Turning Point Macomb: Turning Point Macomb has teamed with Painting with a Twist of Shelby Township to raise funds for programs and services supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Turning Point wants the community to know that January is National Stalking Awareness Month.

The event, Painting with a Purpose, will be held at the Painting with a Twist studio, Summit Plaza, 50366 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, MI on January 24th, 2017 from 7-9:30 pm. Participants will each have a canvas and an instructor to help them paint the assigned subject matter: an original design for Turning Point, with teal representing sexual assault and purple representing domestic violence. At the end of the session, each person will take their work of art with them. The charge per person is $40.00. To register go to www.paintingwithatwist.com/shelby-township

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One half of the proceeds from each seat sold will be donated to Turning Point as well as 100% of the sales of raffle and silent auction items.

"We always welcome support from our community and third-party events like Painting with a Purpose," notes Turning Point Development Director Karan Bates-Gasior. "Our services are provided on an ongoing basis and our shelter is operating 24/7 so every bit helps."

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