Circles of Support is built on the concept of increasing the social capital. Low-income participants benefit from the social and business connections of their allies and the larger Circles of Support community.

Too many local families are stuck in low paying jobs and do not have the support they need to move past this stage. Working poor: individuals and families who maintain regular employment but remain in poverty due to low levels of pay and dependent expenses.

There will never be enough state and federal resources to help all of the people in our community leave poverty.

Friendship and Subsidy
Friendship: co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more humans Subsidy: type of financial assistance provided by government, state, or county entities While both are needed, we believe friendship does more to move people out of poverty.

• Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck?
• Are you spending the majority of your time just trying to survive?
• Are you working hard and not getting ahead?
• Do you want to go back to college but don’t know where to start?
• Do you dream of a better life?

"I get so much enjoyment in return for volunteering my time to Circles of Support. All I have to do is be a friend to some people in my community who are struggling and I don’t have to do anything that I am not comfortable with." ~ Circles of Support Ally

• Do you want to help working families move ahead?
• Are you interested in learning about poverty in our community?
• Are you willing to share your time and life’s wisdom?
• Can you help someone navigate college or employment systems to reach their goals?