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Mary Blackmon admires a vintage pendant belonging to actress and model Trudy Marshall during OPCC's 'Vintage off the Vine' silent auction fundraiser at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica on Sunday, November 1, 2009. The annual fundraising event included a silent auction, vintage jewelry boutique, entertainment, food and blind wine tasting. This event raised funds and awareness for Turning Point Transitional Housing. Turning Point Transitional Housing is a 55-bed shelter for homeless men and women that offers housing and supportive services for up to 9 months. The project seeks to break the cycle of homelessness and to integrate homeless individuals back into the community by providing comprehensive, individualized services designed to address their physical and emotional needs. In addition to an individual sleeping area, three meals a day and clothing, Turning Point provides intensive case management, counseling and support groups, specialized programs such as job counseling, money management, health education, computer classes and independent living skills.