OCF Blog

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...

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

People often get excited about New Year's because it represents a fresh start and a new beginning. It’s the time of year where vision boards, resolutions, and goal setting are in full motion. We reflect on what has happened over the past year, identify what needs improvement, and see where we can start fresh for the coming year. We here at One Circle Foundation are no different. The idea of a clean slate and the chance to start anew is very inspiring and... 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. 

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

Understanding and respecting Native cultures involves recognizing the diversity among Native peoples and acknowledging the historical and ongoing impact of colonization. Here are some guidelines to help you be respectful and inclusive... Read More