Struggling to make ends meet? Striving to earn a better living? Worried about providing for your loved ones?
We understand that sometimes, the hardest part is feeling like you're facing these challenges alone. But you're not alone. At Circles, you will be paired with 2 volunteers (Circle Allies) who walk alongside you as your biggest supporters as you work to achieve the goals you've set for yourself. You will also have access to a large network of resources, including dedicated volunteer teams to help prepare you and connect you to resources for employment, job skill development, education, social services, and more. The Circles weekly gatherings also include dinner and childcare.
Circles will help you:
- Become financially stable
- Share your story and be understood
- Use your gifts and skills
- Improve communication and time management
- Be recognized and respected for who you are
- Have a bigger voice in your community
- Become a better role model for your kids
- Set goals, make progress, and achieve results
The Circle Leader commitment:
- Complete Circles orientation, background check, and Circle Leader Training
- Commit to be part of Circles for 18 months
- Attend weekly meetings
- Identify ways to contribute to Circles
- Improving communication skills
- Make progress on specific goals
Need to know
We will contact you after we've received your interest form to guide you through the next steps. Contact Crystal Carlson at crystal@circlessandiego.org if you have questions.
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Struggling to make ends meet? Striving to earn a better living? Worried about providing for your loved ones?
We understand that sometimes, the hardest part is feeling like you're facing these challenges alone. But you're not alone. At Circles, you will be paired with 2 volunteers (Circle Allies) who walk alongside you as your biggest supporters as you work to achieve the goals you've set for yourself. You will also have access to a large network of resources, including dedicated volunteer teams to help prepare you and connect you to resources for employment, job skill development, education, social services, and more. The Circles weekly gatherings also include dinner and childcare.
Circles will help you:
- Become financially stable
- Share your story and be understood
- Use your gifts and skills
- Improve communication and time management
- Be recognized and respected for who you are
- Have a bigger voice in your community
- Become a better role model for your kids
- Set goals, make progress, and achieve results
The Circle Leader commitment:
- Complete Circles orientation, background check, and Circle Leader Training
- Commit to be part of Circles for 18 months
- Attend weekly meetings
- Identify ways to contribute to Circles
- Improving communication skills
- Make progress on specific goals
Need to know
We will contact you after we've received your interest form to guide you through the next steps. Contact Crystal Carlson at crystal@circlessandiego.org if you have questions.
Links & Attachments
Causes
Community & Neighborhood
Children & Youth
Relationships & Parenting
Friendship
Mentor