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  • The Learning Curve Chronicles: The Serviceberry as a Blueprint for Community

    and progress at CUSA as we continually deepen and enhance our mission of building community to end poverty It really made me think about Circles USA and our commitment to ending poverty through community building clearly in alignment with Circles’ vision– all individuals live in equitable, thriving communities where poverty Chronicles : Embracing the Both/And The Science of Relationships Youth, Varying Exceptionalities, & Poverty

  • Benefits Cliff Summit 2024

    the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta at the Together, We Thrive conference  where many national anti-poverty perspective on the Cliff, garnered from our 66 chapters across 26 states and our 25 year history in the anti-poverty gain momentum on raising awareness and solving critical issues that most impact people experiencing poverty newsletters Click the   Give to Circles button  and help us celebrate 25+ years of building community to end poverty

  • From Surviving to Thriving for Circles USA

    At Circles, we ask participants experiencing poverty to work with us for at least 18 months.   – How can we help communities name bold goals for poverty alleviation and develop cooperative plans We’re consulting on poverty alleviation systems in select sites, testing new tools and processes so they

  • Lives Transformed — PART 3

    —Hiedi Johnson, Clearfield, Utah I grew up in poverty in Ogden, Utah. I was one of six kids. We assumed we were stuck in poverty. We were in Circles for about two years when we officially crossed over the poverty line, earning 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Guide­lines.

  • Breakthrough Inspiration: CUSA 2021 Virtual Leadership Conference Featured Speakers

    April 19 @ 9:45 PT / 12:45 ET How can we better understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty World, Florence French Fagan will reflect on how the pandemic exposed the barriers that trap people in poverty and changed mindsets about why poverty exists. She is passionate about helping people change their understanding of why poverty exists and discover Mason has spearheaded research on issues relating to economic security, poverty, women’s issues, and

  • Meet Circles USA’s Regional Coaches: Jeff Tuscano and Karen Todd

    A MAJOR CHALLENGE WE FACE IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN OUR REGION IS… There is a huge need for housing! Bridging the gaps of misperceptions about poverty is a challenge, too, because we are a retirement community and one chapter has launched a “Circles Lite” group to support those who are teetering on the edge of poverty ONE THING WE WANT POTENTIAL CIRCLES PARTICIPANTS TO KNOW IS… We are genuinely and fiercely devoted to the cause of alleviating poverty.

  • 2023 Leadership Conference: Meet the Local Food Vendors

    one another of life’s simplest pleasures, and renew our strength for the ongoing challenge of ending poverty Lynette Fields, Director of Poverty Solutions Group (PSG), the lead organization for Circles Central Tuesday Lunch: Natez Catering Company Nate Monroe, Owner Natez Catering Company and Poverty Solutions We are overly blessed to have been given all these wonderful opportunities to serve alongside so many heart of what they do, so it’s no surprise that this cozy cafe has been a popular meeting place for Poverty

  • Circles Honors Volunteer Month: All-Star Volunteers, Pt. 1

    Our Circles volunteers are essential as we are building community to end poverty. volunteering with Circles because I believe in its mission of empowering people to break the cycle of poverty ), for all you do to further Circles’ mission and for giving your time, treasure, and talent to end poverty Circles USA button and help us celebrate 25 years of extraordinary volunteers building community to end poverty

  • Transactional vs Transformational

    Frederic Laloux, Reinventing Organizations After 25 years in the anti-poverty arena, the Circles USA Our experience and our data show that people need community-based relationships to leave poverty behind Community matters when it comes to ending poverty. You are a potential catalyst for transformation every day. community where everyone thrives, has a deep sense of meaning and belonging, and no one experiences poverty

  • Moving Beyond with Circles® in 2025

    newsletters Click the   Give to Circles button  and help us celebrate 25+ years of building community to end poverty

  • The Cliff Effect: Policy Recommendations for Advocates, Leaders, and Stakeholders

    Based on the most recent Census reports, the poverty rate in Michigan is 16.3%. female-headed) households with one or more children.37 An estimated 23% of Michigan’s children current live in poverty

  • Meet Your Circles USA Board of Directors!

    Universal Soldiers" Men's Group, and Collegiate Basketball Coach Sacramento, CA Building Community to End Poverty

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