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Become a Circle Leader

Become a Circle Leader

Standing Together: Empowering Individuals Through Community Support

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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.

Our mission is to stand by those who find themselves on hard times, offering not just hope, but real solutions and intentional relationships that collectively allow for personal transformation and systematic change led by the people closest to the challenge.

Who are Circle Leaders?

Race / Ethnicity

Poverty Type

Age Distribution

What are Circle Leaders Achieving?

By 18 months, participants-on average-achieved these gains:

  • 58%

    Increase in EMPLOYMENT (including 54% full-time and 4% part-time)

  • 63%

    Increase in EDUCATION (including 18% two-year degree, 6% four-year degrees, and 39% certifications)

  • 38%

    Increase in HOME OWNERSHIP

  • 27%

    Increase in reliable TRANSPORTATION

And that's not all!

Circle USA participants dramatically expand their support networks. At registration, participants struggled to name one or two emergency contacts. At 18 months, participants could name more than four people to call on for support.

Increase in Income

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