The Journey Out of Poverty Big View is Circle of Support’s annual celebration, member recognition, and community invitation to learn about our programming opportunities.

Members of the community are welcome to join and celebrate with us.

The Journey Award is designed to recognize a member of Circles of Support who is working hard to improve their life conditions around the issues of poverty.

The Dignity Award recognizes a community entity, person, program, organization, business, or employer whose contribution improves conditions for people in poverty.

*Please RSVP with Michelle at 218-999-5883 or michellet@kootasca.org*

Social asset programming activities provide an opportunity for people in poverty to build skills, social assets, and engage in community life. Social support through human connections helps to ward off the effects of stress, depression, anxiety and other health problems. Positive social interaction and encouragement builds hope for the future.

Weekly facilitated meetings provide a framework for developing relationships across socio economic class and race lines. Social asset building meetings provide a safe, healthy, and consistent atmosphere to grow social skills and self-confidence.

While building a social support network, people who engage in Circles of Support learn about resources and community opportunities that can help them achieve their goals.

In order to bridge the gap between those who struggle financially in our community and those who do not, non-poor community members are welcomed and encouraged to engage in weekly meeting activities. 

In addition to individual development, Circles of Support is an opportunity to learn about poverty; about the systemic barriers that keep poverty alive; and about how communities respond to poverty.