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We Emphasize Strengths. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We often focus on supporting the mental well-being of those around us, but let's remember the importance of taking care of ourselves too. In this spirit, OCF staff gathers in Circle to truly connect and check in with each other. This month the Circle theme was one of our core values: We Emphasize Strengths. Our Director of Curricula, Shayla Benson, led us through a creative and uplifting activity using

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

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

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...

In a diverse and dynamic world, facilitators are encouraged to adapt certain aspects of One Circle Foundation curricula to meet the needs of a wide range of participants. While always using the 6 or 7 steps to maintain the fidelity of the model you are using, there are adjustments that can be made to the content to meet the needs of the youth you’re working with... Read More

At the end of each year, we pause to reflect on our work, connections, learnings, and accomplishments and consider our hopes and dreams for the year ahead. We, as staff at One Circle Foundation, are profoundly grateful for this community and mission, so we’d like to take a moment to share some of that gratitude with you. 

Maintaining healthy friendships can sometimes be challenging due to exclusion, intolerance, and feuding. One Circle Foundation’s Friendship Activity Guide is a comprehensive curriculum that addresses ... Read More

We recognize that coming out regarding sexual or gender identity is a deeply personal journey and it can be a challenging and intimidating process without the proper support. In honor of this significant milestone and as we approach National Coming Out Day on October 11th, OCF is offering a new session titled, “Thinking About Coming Out” designed for facilitators of Girls Circle®, Unity Circle®, and The Council for Boys and Young Men®. Read More...

September 15th – October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month, when Americans celebrate the “histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” One Circle Foundation is dedicated to ensuring equal access to Circles for all youth, including Latine youth, who often face higher than normal rates of depression, alcohol and drug abuse according to the American Addiction Center. To create a safe and supportive environment for these young individuals, we... Read More.