WAREHAM WALKS FOR THE HOMELESS - MAY 17 - 1:00PM
The annual Wareham Walks for the Homeless is planned for Sunday, May 17th. This fun and healthy community-wide event is hosted by the Wareham Clergy Association, and all event proceeds benefit Turning Point programs. Turning Point is a 501c3 not for profit Resource Center that supports and advocates for Wareham neighbors’ facing and struggling with housing insecurity – and that offers programs that provide aid, material goods, shelter and counsel to our homeless friends.
The 5-mile walk begins at the Church of the Good Shepherd (74 High Street) at 1pm on May 17th. Pizza, fruit and drinks will be available to the walkers at the conclusion of the walk. Supporters of Turning Point are encouraged to participate as a walker and to invite family and friends to support their effort with a donation as a sponsor.
Sponsor sheets may be downloaded from the Turning Point website. Walkers that achieve more than $100 in donations will receive a free Wareham Walks for the Homeless 2026 tee shirt!
Our thanks to the Wareham Clergy Association for their continued support of Turning Point.
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TURNING POINT SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Turning Point Wareham is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. Turning Point Wareham is the day resource center of the Wareham Area Committee for the Homeless, Inc. (WACH). Our Mission: Turning Point Wareham is a nonprofit, community-based organization serving as a day resource and referral center for those facing housing instability. We provide collaborative, respectful, and supportive services, and are committed to empowering individuals who are ready to help themselves.
The Turning Point Wareham Executive Director position is a 25 hour/week compensated position managing a resource center that is open to the public three hours each business day.
- The Executive Director reports to the WACH President and the Executive Director is a member of the WACH Board of Directors.
- Reporting to the Executive Director is a team of thirteen volunteers each working 3 to 6 hours each week interacting with and supporting its client base of Wareham residents in need.
- Working with clients who are facing housing insecurity, the Executive Director is responsible for the oversight of the gathering of client information, identifying needs and finding possible solutions to remedy client concerns.
- The resource center is available to those in Wareham who are unhoused, providing material goods, emergency food supplies, referrals and other support activities where possible and appropriate.
- The Executive Director provides support to agency fundraising initiatives, agency special programs and represents the agency throughout the community.
Submit resume and inquiries by May 15, 2026 to [email protected]t
Turning Point has moved to the American Legion Building:
777 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571
Telephone: 508-291-3562
Email: [email protected]
Turning Point is open Monday through Friday from 9am-12 noon.
For an appointment, call the office at 508-291-3562
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FOOD INSECURITY
Although SNAP benefits have been restored, please share these food resources with your clients who need assistance:
- United Response Fund – United Way of Massachusetts Bay – Individuals and families who are missing SNAP benefits can apply to the United Response Fund here.
- Mass 211 Food Pantry Search – 211HELPSteps
- MA Healthy Incentives Program – https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-healthy-incentives-program-hip-frequently-asked-questions – Make sure you keep at least $1 on your EBT card to remain eligible for HIP
