The program will help you:

 

1. Create life changes that lead to permanent self-sufficiency

2. Develop unique gifts and leadership skills to lead the circle, contribute to the Circles® initiative and give back to the community

3. Use your experiences to advocate within the community for changes to barriers that keep poverty in place

 

The Circle Leader commitment:

 

1. Complete 12 week Circle Leader curriculum focused on self-sufficiency

2. Commit to be part of the Circles® initiative for 9 months

3. Attend weekly dinner meetings with other Circle Leaders/Allies

4. Identify ways to contribute to the Circles® initiative

5. Meet monthly with your Circle group of mentors

6. Make progress on the goals you have identified

 

Support the Circle Leader receives:

 

1. Orientation and Circle Leader Training

2. Two to four caring Allies to join the journey to self-sufficiency

3. Weekly meetings in which free meals and children’s programming are provided

4. Staff available to answer questions, provide mentoring, and assist with conflict resolution.