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# Charity reaches a Turning Point
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/charity-reaches-a-turning-point/
- Published: 2006-07-22T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T00:23:35.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Community, Santa Monica, #archive-import, Homeless, Homelessness

*By Daily Press staff*

Should that extra pocket-money go to an expensive meal or a charity? Now, you can have your lobster and help others, too.

“Blues by the Sea” this weekend salutes individuals, groups and businesses for their outstanding support of Turning Point Transitional Housing. Guests will enjoy fare from the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, The Lobster, i. Cugini, Locanda del Lago, Ocean Avenue Seafood and Rusty’s. The fundraiser will include a champagne reception, silent auction and live jazz music by the Sam Graham Trio. Tickets are $50 per person.

Now in its fifth year, Blues by the Sea — Celebrating Turning Point will be held on Sunday, July 23, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. This year Turning Point presents the following awards: Open Heart Award, Recognizing Service: Junior League of Los Angeles Generous Spirit Award, Recognizing Unparalleled Generosity: Kathleen Rawson Brilliant Star Award, Recognizing Contribution by a Corporation: The Lobster Since 1984, Turning Point has offered a comprehensive array of services to help homeless men and women find permanent housing and financial stability. Staff and volunteers provide counseling and advocacy aimed at reversing the cycle of homelessness in the Santa Monica community. In the past year, 71 men and women have completed the program and made the successful transition into their own apartment and self-sufficiency.

To purchase tickets or for more information contact Donna Miller at (310) 264-6646, ext. 235 or Subsidized rent available for low-income people

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 22, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/072206.pdf?ref=smdp.com)