Tag Archives: Unity Circle

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Names have power. And while you may be utilizing any one or more of our four models, Girls Circle®, The Council for Boys and Young Men ®, Unity Circle™, and Women’s Circle ® we encourage you to germinate ownership and enthusiasm among the youth or adults you serve by giving them the autonomy to name their Circles. 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... ...

I grew up at a time when thinking about coming out was foreign to me, growing up, I never knew there was another way to celebrate my authentic self. According to societal norms, I was supposed to act ladylike, wear dresses, be polite, find a nice guy, get married, and... 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. ...

Nancy Roldán Johnson, the Interim Executive Director of One Circle Foundation (OCF), is an active participant in the Community Leadership Program (CLP). Recently, Nancy was interviewed by Lara Herscovitch, the co-creator and editor of the CLP blog, The Circle. In their insightful interview, they delve into discussions about personal values, leadership philosophies, and ... Read more. ...