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Building community to end poverty through intentional friendships, personal transformation, and systemic change led by the people closest to the challenge.
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Raeanna and Jason have faced some of life’s hardest challenges on their Circles journey: from addiction and recovery to homelessness and navigating the job market post-incarceration, their chapter has been there to help them transform their financial and educational reality for good.
Keynote by Circle Leaders Raeanna and Jason Earl | Circles USA 2025 Leadership Conference
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January 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Raeanna and Jason have faced some of life’s hardest challenges on their Circles journey: from addiction and recovery to homelessness and navigating the job market post-incarceration, their chapter has been there to help them transform their financial and educational reality for good.
Part Two of our 2025 Conference Recap is here, with an overview of session highlights, keynotes and more! Check out the post at www.circlesusa.org/post/2025-co... #CUSACONF25
December 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Part Two of our 2025 Conference Recap is here, with an overview of session highlights, keynotes and more! Check out the post at www.circlesusa.org/post/2025-co... #CUSACONF25
With a model that has been creating real, measurable change for families across the nation for 25+ years, we know we have the tools to end poverty in our lifetime.
Will you help Circles USA expand our capacity to serve more communities in 2026? Visit circlesusa.org/donate to learn more #endpoverty
Will you help Circles USA expand our capacity to serve more communities in 2026? Visit circlesusa.org/donate to learn more #endpoverty
December 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
With a model that has been creating real, measurable change for families across the nation for 25+ years, we know we have the tools to end poverty in our lifetime.
Will you help Circles USA expand our capacity to serve more communities in 2026? Visit circlesusa.org/donate to learn more #endpoverty
Will you help Circles USA expand our capacity to serve more communities in 2026? Visit circlesusa.org/donate to learn more #endpoverty
“I do not want poverty to be a place anyone is stuck in, stricken with, or have to settle for.”
Hear how Circles supported Patty to put her life back together after divorce and mental health challenges in her inspiring keynote: youtu.be/lsYd2ZH7mBo?...
Hear how Circles supported Patty to put her life back together after divorce and mental health challenges in her inspiring keynote: youtu.be/lsYd2ZH7mBo?...
Keynote by Circle Leader Patty Herndon | Circles USA 2025 Leadership Conference
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December 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“I do not want poverty to be a place anyone is stuck in, stricken with, or have to settle for.”
Hear how Circles supported Patty to put her life back together after divorce and mental health challenges in her inspiring keynote: youtu.be/lsYd2ZH7mBo?...
Hear how Circles supported Patty to put her life back together after divorce and mental health challenges in her inspiring keynote: youtu.be/lsYd2ZH7mBo?...
"Long-Haul Heroism" celebrates the day in, day out work of ordinary, dedicated people—like all of you!
Read CLO Rev. Kris Alexander reflections on Pete Davis's book, Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing here: www.circlesusa.org/post/the-lea...
Read CLO Rev. Kris Alexander reflections on Pete Davis's book, Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing here: www.circlesusa.org/post/the-lea...
December 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"Long-Haul Heroism" celebrates the day in, day out work of ordinary, dedicated people—like all of you!
Read CLO Rev. Kris Alexander reflections on Pete Davis's book, Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing here: www.circlesusa.org/post/the-lea...
Read CLO Rev. Kris Alexander reflections on Pete Davis's book, Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing here: www.circlesusa.org/post/the-lea...
Wondering how you can best support your immigrant community members? We've compliled a list of helpful resources including legal services, hotline numbers, and know your rights handouts.
Find all of this and more by scanning the QR code or going to: tinyurl.com/CUSAimmigration
Find all of this and more by scanning the QR code or going to: tinyurl.com/CUSAimmigration
December 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wondering how you can best support your immigrant community members? We've compliled a list of helpful resources including legal services, hotline numbers, and know your rights handouts.
Find all of this and more by scanning the QR code or going to: tinyurl.com/CUSAimmigration
Find all of this and more by scanning the QR code or going to: tinyurl.com/CUSAimmigration
Meet Rebecca Price, a graduated Circle Leader from Circles Davis County who is now serving as her chapter's Coach!
Our new Leadership Development Spotlight series spotlights graduated Circle Leaders who have stepped into challenging service roles at the chapter, regional, and even national levels.
Our new Leadership Development Spotlight series spotlights graduated Circle Leaders who have stepped into challenging service roles at the chapter, regional, and even national levels.
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Meet Rebecca Price, a graduated Circle Leader from Circles Davis County who is now serving as her chapter's Coach!
Our new Leadership Development Spotlight series spotlights graduated Circle Leaders who have stepped into challenging service roles at the chapter, regional, and even national levels.
Our new Leadership Development Spotlight series spotlights graduated Circle Leaders who have stepped into challenging service roles at the chapter, regional, and even national levels.
That's a wrap on Season 2 of The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community podcast! A huge thank you to all of our incredible guests this season for sharing your wisdom, stories, and unique expertise on #TheBigViewPod.
S2 Recap: www.circlesusa.org/post/season-...
S2 Recap: www.circlesusa.org/post/season-...
December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
That's a wrap on Season 2 of The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community podcast! A huge thank you to all of our incredible guests this season for sharing your wisdom, stories, and unique expertise on #TheBigViewPod.
S2 Recap: www.circlesusa.org/post/season-...
S2 Recap: www.circlesusa.org/post/season-...
Poverty feels big. But Circles has the small solutions that make a big difference.
Your donation this #GivingTuesday will help power a community-driven, nation-wide movement to end poverty in our lifetime.
Make a monthly, annual, or one-time gift at circlesusa.org/donate
Your donation this #GivingTuesday will help power a community-driven, nation-wide movement to end poverty in our lifetime.
Make a monthly, annual, or one-time gift at circlesusa.org/donate
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Circles USA is transforming the way we address poverty. For 25+ years, we’ve fostered individual empowerment and community connections to drive lasting economic mobility for diverse people and familie...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Poverty feels big. But Circles has the small solutions that make a big difference.
Your donation this #GivingTuesday will help power a community-driven, nation-wide movement to end poverty in our lifetime.
Make a monthly, annual, or one-time gift at circlesusa.org/donate
Your donation this #GivingTuesday will help power a community-driven, nation-wide movement to end poverty in our lifetime.
Make a monthly, annual, or one-time gift at circlesusa.org/donate
Millions of hardworking Americans are trapped in a system that works against them. This #GivingTuesday, you can make a tangible difference for families across the nation by supporting the community-driven, country-wide Circles movement.
Visit circlesusa.org/donate to give today.
Visit circlesusa.org/donate to give today.
December 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Millions of hardworking Americans are trapped in a system that works against them. This #GivingTuesday, you can make a tangible difference for families across the nation by supporting the community-driven, country-wide Circles movement.
Visit circlesusa.org/donate to give today.
Visit circlesusa.org/donate to give today.
The results are in! We're pleased and proud to share the feedback we’ve compiled from attendee questionnaires for #CUSACONF25. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year!
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The results are in! We're pleased and proud to share the feedback we’ve compiled from attendee questionnaires for #CUSACONF25. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year!
In this month's installment of The Learning Curve Chronicles, CLO Kris Alexander reflects on the power of community—not only as an ideal of a thriving life, but as a core need essential for our very survival. Read it here: www.circlesusa.org/post/the-lea...
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In this month's installment of The Learning Curve Chronicles, CLO Kris Alexander reflects on the power of community—not only as an ideal of a thriving life, but as a core need essential for our very survival. Read it here: www.circlesusa.org/post/the-lea...
"We don’t need to go back to the old American Dream—we need to co-create a new one. One rooted in equity, care, and the reality that all people deserve to thrive, not just survive." —Kamatara, Circles USA Executive Director
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
"We don’t need to go back to the old American Dream—we need to co-create a new one. One rooted in equity, care, and the reality that all people deserve to thrive, not just survive." —Kamatara, Circles USA Executive Director
The Circles USA Network Awards celebrate the many individuals, families, and chapters doing outstanding work building community to end poverty nationwide.
We are so pleased and proud to spotlight our 2025 Network Award Winners. Congratulations, CUSA Network rock stars! 🏆✨
We are so pleased and proud to spotlight our 2025 Network Award Winners. Congratulations, CUSA Network rock stars! 🏆✨
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Circles USA Network Awards celebrate the many individuals, families, and chapters doing outstanding work building community to end poverty nationwide.
We are so pleased and proud to spotlight our 2025 Network Award Winners. Congratulations, CUSA Network rock stars! 🏆✨
We are so pleased and proud to spotlight our 2025 Network Award Winners. Congratulations, CUSA Network rock stars! 🏆✨
Appreciative Inquiry allows us to learn from the wisdom of those closest to the challenges we address—which is what Circles is all about.
Dive into the process with us in S2E7 of The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community! circlesusa.org/s2e7
Dive into the process with us in S2E7 of The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community! circlesusa.org/s2e7
November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Appreciative Inquiry allows us to learn from the wisdom of those closest to the challenges we address—which is what Circles is all about.
Dive into the process with us in S2E7 of The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community! circlesusa.org/s2e7
Dive into the process with us in S2E7 of The Big View: Ending Poverty in Your Community! circlesusa.org/s2e7
Meet Cheyenne Hurt, a graduated Circle Leader from Circles Indianapolis who is now serving as her chapter's Coach, Interim Director, Board Member and more!
Read Cheyenne’s story: www.circlesusa.org/post/leaders...
Read Cheyenne’s story: www.circlesusa.org/post/leaders...
November 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Meet Cheyenne Hurt, a graduated Circle Leader from Circles Indianapolis who is now serving as her chapter's Coach, Interim Director, Board Member and more!
Read Cheyenne’s story: www.circlesusa.org/post/leaders...
Read Cheyenne’s story: www.circlesusa.org/post/leaders...
We’re launching a new Salon Series to bring leaders together across sectors for bold dialogue and solutions to poverty.
Our first stop was in DC, tackling the Cliff Effect with 22 leaders from 14 orgs.
Quarterly Salons continue online + in person in 2026.
More: www.circlesusa.org/post/circles...
Our first stop was in DC, tackling the Cliff Effect with 22 leaders from 14 orgs.
Quarterly Salons continue online + in person in 2026.
More: www.circlesusa.org/post/circles...
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re launching a new Salon Series to bring leaders together across sectors for bold dialogue and solutions to poverty.
Our first stop was in DC, tackling the Cliff Effect with 22 leaders from 14 orgs.
Quarterly Salons continue online + in person in 2026.
More: www.circlesusa.org/post/circles...
Our first stop was in DC, tackling the Cliff Effect with 22 leaders from 14 orgs.
Quarterly Salons continue online + in person in 2026.
More: www.circlesusa.org/post/circles...
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On Nov 1 – without immediate action by Congress – federal funding for SNAP will run out. In a matter of days, tens of millions of Americans will go hungry.
Urge your members of Congress to pass legislation to fund SNAP for the duration of the government shutdown: go.bread.org/page/89991/a...
Urge your members of Congress to pass legislation to fund SNAP for the duration of the government shutdown: go.bread.org/page/89991/a...
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
On Nov 1 – without immediate action by Congress – federal funding for SNAP will run out. In a matter of days, tens of millions of Americans will go hungry.
Urge your members of Congress to pass legislation to fund SNAP for the duration of the government shutdown: go.bread.org/page/89991/a...
Urge your members of Congress to pass legislation to fund SNAP for the duration of the government shutdown: go.bread.org/page/89991/a...
That’s a wrap on #CUSAConf25! Thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and attendees who made this a week to remember—full of inspiration, innovation, laughter and love! 💙
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
That’s a wrap on #CUSAConf25! Thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and attendees who made this a week to remember—full of inspiration, innovation, laughter and love! 💙
#CUSAConf25 NETWORK AWARDS now live streaming on FB, Insta and YouTube! See links in our feed below! 🏆💐🥇💫
October 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#CUSAConf25 NETWORK AWARDS now live streaming on FB, Insta and YouTube! See links in our feed below! 🏆💐🥇💫
Would you believe us if we told you this is financial #trauma #healing? 😉 #CUSAConf25 folx activating our empathetic brains with TRAUMA OF MONEY’S Chantel Chapman!
October 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Would you believe us if we told you this is financial #trauma #healing? 😉 #CUSAConf25 folx activating our empathetic brains with TRAUMA OF MONEY’S Chantel Chapman!
“We name the shame to tame the #shame…” TRAUMA OF MONEY author and financial trauma educator Chantel Chapman at #CUSAConf25 #livestransformed #CirclesUSA
October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“We name the shame to tame the #shame…” TRAUMA OF MONEY author and financial trauma educator Chantel Chapman at #CUSAConf25 #livestransformed #CirclesUSA
Where does gratitude live in the body? How does it feel when we recall expressions of thankfulness and connection? TRAUMA OF MONEY author Chantel Chapman leads participants in a #financialtrauma healing exercise at #CUSAConf25
October 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Where does gratitude live in the body? How does it feel when we recall expressions of thankfulness and connection? TRAUMA OF MONEY author Chantel Chapman leads participants in a #financialtrauma healing exercise at #CUSAConf25
In just a few hours, we're hosting CUSA's 2025 Network Awards at our #CUSAConf25 in Ogden, UT. We can't wait to celebrate some truly outstanding work from across our community of practice this year.
You can tune in live from wherever you are at 11am MT (10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET)!
You can tune in live from wherever you are at 11am MT (10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET)!
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In just a few hours, we're hosting CUSA's 2025 Network Awards at our #CUSAConf25 in Ogden, UT. We can't wait to celebrate some truly outstanding work from across our community of practice this year.
You can tune in live from wherever you are at 11am MT (10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET)!
You can tune in live from wherever you are at 11am MT (10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET)!
Guess who we’ll be talking to on our LAST MORNING here in beautiful Ogden, UT? So excited to welcome Chantel Chapman, author of Trauma of Money to #CUSAConf25 !! cc: @chantelchapman @traumaofmoney
October 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Guess who we’ll be talking to on our LAST MORNING here in beautiful Ogden, UT? So excited to welcome Chantel Chapman, author of Trauma of Money to #CUSAConf25 !! cc: @chantelchapman @traumaofmoney