OCF Blog

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.

As a Trainer for One Circle Foundation, I have the incredible opportunity to travel to different communities and share our models of structured support groups. The people I meet along the way are always amazing, and Michelle Maliniak is no exception...

Getting youth to engage in support groups can be challenging, especially throughout the Summer. So how do you get youth to WANT to be a part of a support group?

A circle is a universal symbol of inclusivity and belonging. Sometimes when we are new to a community, you may feel like you are out of that communal circle. It can be challenging to see where you fit in. Where do you belong?

Supporting LGBTQ+ youth is so important with the rates of suicidal ideation increasing. Guide the youth in your life through the following conversation so they have a chance to identify their role models and values. Let’s help empower youth on their journey of self-discovery.

“If we are working toward equity by making a protected space in our groups for the experience of queer kids, we also need to ask ourselves if we are allowing these same queer kids to come with their racial identity, their socioeconomic status, their ability status, their gender identity, their religious affiliation, and everything else that makes them who they are”.

These days, more people than ever are thinking about how they can make a difference for others in their community, which is great because, from homelessness to environmental awareness, there are plenty of causes that need more attention. If you have the drive to make a difference, now’s the time to step up. Janet Campbell of Elder Spark shares some advice about different ways that you can take action in your town today.

We’ve released our first digital activity guide, Mitigating Gender and Racial Bias: Intersectionality and Allyship. You can now purchase this curriculum in digital form and access it with ease from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. Even better, you can share it with up to 5 colleagues!

The classroom can feel overwhelming at times. Our students’ behaviors change as the season changes. As we all come back from our Spring Breaks, we are left with two more months before summer vacation. During this time, most of our schools are busy with testing and wrapping up projects, and staff may feel tired and overwhelmed. So how do we keep ourselves and our students engaged when many are just thinking about that last day of school?  Here are some class-friendly activities, tips, and tools: