OCF Blog

One Circle Foundation is bringing the Girls Circle Facilitator Training back to the SF Bay Area on October 22-23, 2024, at Uptown Station Oakland. For the first time since 2019, you can join us for a training in California to elevate your Circle facilitation skills and connect with others who strive to make a positive impact in the lives of youth and teens. Read more ...

Supporting youth through challenging times just got easier. Digital stand-alone sessions of All Together Rising are now available. Target the immediate needs of your Circle by purchasing a single facilitator-guided session on the specific forms of adversity your group members may be experiencing: Community Violence, Loss/Grief, Housing Insecurity ...

Greetings, fellow champions of neurodiversity! In my journey as a seasoned Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), I have had the privilege of delving into the intricacies of supporting individuals across diverse cognitive landscapes. Along this path, I have encountered both challenges and opportunities for growth. Through reflection on my experiences, I have gained valuable insights that can offer ...

We are currently seeking new board members to ensure that OCF can continue its mission and expand its reach so that every youth, family, and community can access a One Circle program. Read more ...

Presenting One Circle Foundation’s Inaugural Annual Report: Honoring Wisdom! We are excited to share our first annual report, Honoring Wisdom, which encapsulates our most notable achievements in 2023 and our vision for the future. Within this report, you’ll discover our impactful initiatives and accomplishments over the year, and ...

All Together Rising is One Circle Foundation’s answer to the call from youth service providers for Circle sessions that directly address some of the familiar adverse conditions affecting many youth. All Together Rising is an innovative collection of supplemental Circle sessions, compatible with any One Circle model (Girls Circle, Unity Circle, or The Council for Boys and Young Men), which has been meticulously developed to address the complexities of eight different adverse childhood experiences: community violence, food insecurity, homelessness & housing insecurity ...

My organization works to support women impacted by trauma and who are in the midst of a transition to take the steps needed to move forward in their lives. I’ve been utilizing the Women’s Circle® curriculum in my Well Woman groups (online women’s support groups) for two years. I’ve used all three guides, but my favorite is the Identity—Who I Am activity guide. There are so many things that I love about the curriculum—the ease of use, the online model that allowed me to shift in the middle of the pandemic, and... Read more. ...

Yo, being a Black dude in today’s world ain’t easy. People judge you just ‘cause of your skin color, and stereotypes are everywhere you turn. But you know what? I ain’t letting that bring me down. I’m standing tall, pushing through all the negativity with everything I got... Read more. ...

Hello One Circle Community! My name is Vicki Pitstick, and I have worked on contract with One Circle Foundation for 15 years as a trainer and author of the Women’s Circle® Activity Guides. Recently, the organization invited me to write a blog about an initiative I ran at The Ohio State University for ten years called The Girls Circle Project at Ohio State. First, a little history… my initial introduction to One Circle Foundation, known as Girls Circle Association at that time, occurred when I approached the Girl Scouts of America and explained ...

We are thrilled to announce that Moorea Dickason is the new Executive Director of One Circle Foundation (OCF). Moorea has been with OCF for 15 years and her knowledge and passion for this work makes her the perfect fit to take OCF to next level in ensuring every youth has a safe place to connect. Watch the video to get an exclusive look into the journey that led Moorea to One Circle Foundation, and learn how you can join us in our mission to support youth. Read More... ...