August Highlights: Last Days of Summer Sale, Inspiring Stories, Empowering Change

As we soak up the last days of summer, let's continue to ignite the spark of transformation in every Circle. Your dedication inspires growth, connection, and positivechange – keep shining brightly.

Back to School Sale

Gear up for the new school year with our Back-to-School Sale on all One Circle Foundation curricula.

Take advantage of special discounts to empower and enrich your programs. 

15% OFF Curricula August 28th - September 6th 

Use BCK2SKL discount code at checkout.

On the Blog

GROWING YOUR CIRCLE: HOW LOS ALAMOS JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD IS PROMOTING CIRCLES 

Our latest post highlights tips on promoting Circle programs within your community to ensure that as many young people as possible can access these vital programs.

Also included is a video featuring our friends at Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board in New Mexico, who share their Circle program successes, produced by Pac-8. This multimedia nonprofit ensures fair, equal, and high-quality access and voice for all individuals and groups. Share your story with us by emailing Danielle Sutherland... read more

Community Feature

We’re always excited to see new Circles pop up around the world. This week, we highlight The Zonta Club of Porterville, California, for launching a new Girls Circle group. Zonta International is a worldwide service organization working to advance the status of women.

There are more than 30,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs in 67 countries all over the world. We applaud the Zonta Club of Porterville’s mission: “To improve the status of women by helping them develop their utmost potential through education, mentor programs, and leadership in the community.”

Read this article to learn more about their work.

Board of Directors Highlight: Meet Priscilla Martinez, LCSW

Get to know Priscilla Martinez, LCSW, one of the esteemed new members of our board of directors. Her commitment and expertise are true assets to the One Circle Foundation mission, and we are privileged to welcome her service. 

“I was a volunteer on the Public Relations Committee and was privileged to join a Mitigating Gender & Racial Bias training. My understanding of the Foundation's mission deepened as I saw how it was putting those values into practice to deepen the skill set of providers working with families, individuals and communities. I was fortunate to be approached to consider joining the board, which I felt was a real honor as I was grateful to be considered a resource in helping further the Foundation's important work.  

I have experience providing direct service to individuals, families, and communities in my roles as a public and therapeutic school social worker, and as a social worker supporting individuals and families impacted by substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. My tenure as director of a short-term residential substance abuse treatment program allowed me to support the clinical team in becoming certified in the A-CRA model, oversee the treatment in the program and the aftercare component, and collaborate with our partner state agencies who referred the youth. My time on the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network board allowed me to share resources via the newsletter and partner with the Red Cross and community volunteers to run blood drives.”  

- Priscilla Martinez, LCSW 

Training Calendar

Register soon to save your seat and become a Certified Facilitator.

Mother-Daughter Circle Facilitator Training:

SEPT. 12-13 | (ONLINE, PACIFIC TIME) REGISTER| VIEW FLIER

Girls Circle Facilitator Training:

SEPTEMBER 17-19 | (ONLINE, PACIFIC TIME) REGISTER | VIEW FLIER

OCTOBER 16-18 | (ONLINE, PACIFIC TIME) REGISTER | VIEW FLIER

OCTOBER 22-23 | OAKLAND, CA REGISTER | VIEW FLIER

The Council for Boys and Young Men Facilitator Training:

SEPTEMBER 17-19 | (ONLINE, CENTRAL TIME)REGISTER | VIEW FLIER

OCTOBER 22-24 | (ONLINE, CENTRAL TIME)REGISTER | VIEW FLIER

Mitigating Gender & Racial Bias Training:

OCTOBER 30-31 | (ONLINE, PACIFIC TIME)REGISTER | VIEW FLIER

Email danielle@onecirclefoundation.org for additional training dates or to inquire about a private training for your organization.

Training Support  

Apply for a Scholarship.  

Finances should not be a barrier for anyone to attend training. One Circle Foundation offers scholarships to individuals seeking financial assistance. Apply today and gain access to the education and support required to effectively facilitate Circle groups for the youth and teens in your community.

Facilitator Support Meeting & Free Activity Guide

Every 2nd Monday of the month. Free. Join on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/98983972614

Join this dynamic discussion-based support group meeting that is open to facilitators of any model. Bring your questions, get answers, and extend support to fellow facilitators in the community.  

Attend to enter a raffle for a chance to win one free activity guide at each meeting.

NEXT DATE: Monday, September 9th at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET SIGN UP TO GET REMINDERS

Give the Gift of Connection

Your monthly donation of $20 will support One Circle Foundation’s Scholarship Fund!  

At One Circle Foundation, we believe every youth and teen deserves the opportunity to develop resiliency through healthy connections. Unfortunately, many youth-serving organizations in under-resourced and under-served communities lack the financial resources to provide the training and curricula necessary to make this possible.  

That's where One Circle Foundation comes in. With each dollar donated, we can provide training and curricula scholarships to these organizations, giving youth and teens in these communities the chance to thrive.  

We invite you to support this crucial work by becoming a sustaining donor through a recurring monthly or yearly donation. Your contribution will significantly impact the lives of young people in need. Become a Sustaining Donor today.