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  • Bootstraps and Benefits

    approached me after hearing my panel remarks at the Midwestern Governors Association conference on poverty rate by 10% and supporting families to achieve 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Furthermore, evidence shows that poverty rates go down when the economy is producing more and better Stay tuned for more about: Dismantling the poverty management system, Leading your community through the four stages of change, and Creating a pathway to end poverty.

  • CUSA Salutes the Power of Intentional Friendships | International Friendship Day 2025

    of Circles, these members who form time-tested, intentional bonds have always driven our poverty alleviation who have come together to face tough obstacles, grow their social capital, and build community to end poverty Social Capital: the Key to Poverty Alleviation In this seminal 2022 post, we outline the major tenets Breaking Cycles of Poverty Together: Circles Sauk Prairie Caitlin and Capri, married Circle Leaders at Circles Sauk Prairie, WI, both come from families experiencing generational poverty.

  • Collecting Stories to Guide Circles USA’s Future

    Circles USA network has pursued this mission: to inspire and equip families and communities to end poverty What social, cultural, political, and economic forces are shaping how we understand poverty in this unique What experiences from our work illuminate what’s most important for responding to poverty today and in Tell us about one moment that shaped your commitment to ending poverty. Paint a picture of poverty five years from now: Is it worse or better? What has changed – any why?

  • READ NOW: New Research Paper Highlights CUSA Program Successes

    Lenie Nguyen In January of 2024, the University of Western Australia (UWA) published a new article, “ Poverty Reduction and Determinants of Health ,” in the academic Journal of Poverty . Brian Garvey, Lenie Nguyen & Abia Sebaka, “contributes to the small but growing body of literature on poverty This finding highlights the complexity of poverty, the enduring legacy of poverty and racism, and suggests As Circles USA enters our 26th year of building community to end poverty, our leadership will use the

  • CUSA at Together, We Thrive Conference 2024

    Together We Thrive conference in Toledo, OH, along with colleagues from several other national anti-poverty expands upon “the value of all economic classes working to amplify the voices of individuals facing poverty [Source] Attendees discussed the fact that one common goal across anti-poverty organizations is mitigating “This conference,” said Kamatara, “signals a turning point for Circles USA in the national anti-poverty Circles USA sends sincere thanks to Lynette Fields—executive director of Poverty Solutions Group  and

  • Bread for the World Advocacy Summit, Pt. 2: Partnerships and Coalition Building for Effective Change

    I am home and ready to build relationships to end poverty right where I am. Circles Central Florida (led by Poverty Solutions Group ) was represented by their executive director arena and not talk about key intersections of poverty, especially race. Poverty Solutions Group's Lynette Fields!! Click the   Give to Circles button  and help us celebrate 25+ years of building community to end poverty

  • 2025 Conference Recap, Pt. Two: Session Highlights, Keynotes and More

    introduce inspiring keynotes, improve leadership skills, and foster community-driven solutions to end poverty “I wanted to succeed again…I want to help change the landscape of poverty.” Earl  of Circles Campaign of the Mid-Ohio Valley, WV related their story of moving from generational poverty Anti-Poverty Experts Illuminate Pathways to Healing Money Trauma, Building Community Jomaris DeJesús Building Community to End Poverty in 25 States Make an impact across the nation with a gift to Circles

  • Systems-Thinking and Continuous Quality Improvement

    Poverty and many societal problems faced today in the United States and around the globe are complex For example, children living in poverty are at greater risk for poor academic performance and retention This approach has resulted in a collection of siloed poverty management programs instead of a true poverty by 10% and having families reach 200% of the Federal Poverty Levels). the four stages of change, and Creating a pathway to end poverty.

  • People Hear the Call to Adventure Differently

    today: that people are not doing enough to help themselves out of poverty, or that circumstances beyond People in poverty believed that government programs fail primarily because not enough money had been , the beginning of the end of poverty must start with understanding our current beliefs. We want people in poverty to get to know people of middle-income and upper income means. Learn more: Transformational Leadership: A Framework to End Poverty ~ By Scott C.

  • Circles program founder optimistic for Chanute success

    to discuss Circles, a program designed to bring communities together to help bring residents out of poverty He has been working on reducing poverty for about 30 years and his approach has evolved over time. Leaders and community members wanted to help bring others out of poverty, but didn’t necessarily know leaders and volunteers in Chanute who are willing to do that kind of long-term work with people in poverty “You have 1,000 children in poverty,” he said.

  • Video Spotlight: Scott Miller, Founder of Circles USA | Circles USA

    shelters; the power of bringing communities together to change the narrative and the system around poverty ; and his latest vision for poverty alleviation systems. FOR A DEEPER LOOK: Linking Poverty Reduction with Economic Development Appreciating Scott Miller, Founder

  • Circles USA featured on Tsuha Foundation website

    Tsuha is known for its support of anti-poverty nonprofits whose theories of change, like CUSA’s, center Cycle Award, which celebrates the organization that has best used its funding to interrupt the cycle of poverty noted: “Circles USA works at both a grassroots and systems level to achieve measurable results toward poverty accountability, and engagement to create lasting change for the people and communities affected by poverty Operating from a mission to alleviate poverty using “trust-based philanthropy,” Tsuha believes that,

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