BRADENTON – When one door closes, another one opens. Turning Points Executive Director Adell Erozer announces her retirement.
The announcement was made on Wednesday that Erozer would step down after working for the non-profit for 15 years. As executive director Erozer helped Turning Points grow from a small single-focus agency into the multi-program, one-stop center we know today.
The several programs Erozer helped establish provide services to more than 10,000 clients each year.
“It’s been really interesting to be able to see the challenges for all the different programs we have because there such a variety of needs that we are still trying to address everything that someone facing or struggling with homeless issues is trying to face. We’re trying to meet those needs,” said Erozer.
But a new director has been appointed. Kathleen Cramer will be taking over, she’s worked for countless other non-profits for the past 15 years. She says though she has big shoes to fill she’s excited to help one of the most under-served communities in Manatee County.
“As I take over during the pandemic I have to rely on the incredible staff that the board and Adell have built here to help guide me, and I’m really fortunate to have that,” said Cramer. “So I’m going to be listening, a lot of listening, to my staff and to my board of directors, and to our committees and staying focused.”
Erozer latest accomplishment at Turning Points was help set up the first known walk-up coronavirus testing site for the homeless on the Suncoast.
