Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2015

About Tanya Harris

Motivated by a strong belief in God and a commitment to serve, sister Tanya Harris and her husband, pastor Tim Harris, have had an impact on thousands of lives in the community. In 1980, they started Turning Point Ministries Youth Camp. They followed this organization by forming TM Mass youth choir in 1990. TM Mass was on The Billboard music charts for 36 weeks in the top 40 albums in the country for their 1993 recording, 'Send Your Anointing.'

Their desire to revitalize the east side of Indianapolis led to the establishment of the Turning Point Schools in 2000, with a goal of creating a state-accredited institute that offers high academic standards coupled with strong Christian principles. Since its establishment, Tanya has served as the Administrator of Turning Point Schools. Through the ministry's partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement's Center for Family, School and Neighborhood Engagement, Turning Point School will identify a high school senior to receive a scholarship to attend IUPUI on an annual basis.