"I'm moving beyond the textbook. We're moving beyond what is written that says that we're supposed to do it this way. And I'm moving into the knowledge of what people really need."
— Cheryl Williams, Circles in Columbus
#MovingBeyond #CirclesUSA
Up now on our blog, CUSA Board Member Van Green shares a moving tribute to an unsung hero in Black history: his mother (pictured).
Read the full piece here: www.circlesusa.org/post/lessons...
#BlackHistoryMonth #CirclesUSA #EverydayHeroes
Read more about Pathways of Hope: www.circlesusa.org/post/introdu...
#PathwaysofHope #CirclesUSA #CommunityWins #ScienceofHope
“We name the shame to tame the #shame…” TRAUMA OF MONEY author and financial trauma educator Chantel Chapman at #CUSAConf25 #livestransformed #CirclesUSA
We love a #MakerSpace! At the session for Creating the Future Through Collaborative Art, #CUSAConf25 attendees are letting creative play to embody the hope, resilience, and community at the heart of the #CirclesUSA movement.
What’s on your wishlist for the next #CirclesUSA strategic plan? “My hope is that this plan will give us a stronger infrastructure…if we had more people who exemplified radical hospitality, we would not be in this position socially.” Peyton McCoy #CUSAConf25
STARTING NOW! #CirclesUSA has a stellar working Board, and they’re here with us at #CUSAConf25 to speak on nonprofit governance, the future of Circles, and how our network can come together to end #poverty in our lifetime.
In her Bringing Your Why to Your Youth session, #CirclesUSA CLO Kris Alexander is teaching members how to make sure all our kids are are safe, cared for, and supported in our chapters.
How can we support immigrants and refugees in #CirclesUSA? Crystal Carlson, ED of Circles San Diego, has had the privilege of walking alongside Ukrainian refugees and is sharing best practices for creating responsive, compassionate communities for all. #CUSAConf25
“You can tell a Circle Leader ‘this is what you COULD do,’ but if it doesn’t align with their values or life…you need to let it be a good idea for someone else.” CUSA Natl Coach Addie Hartnett and Cheryl Williams talking EQ (Emotional Intelligence) for #CirclesUSA #CUSAConf25
Thrilled to welcome Prosperity Agenda ED Jomaris DeJesús, this morning’s #CUSAConf25 featured speaker! Jomaris calls CUSA “a place where Hope is not hypothetical, but a practice we share.” #CirclesUSA
“People in poverty have been taken advantage of…without ever being asked if their stories can be used.” Sarah Thornburg, Circles Ambassador par excellence, lays down some truth in How To Talk About Circles (so people really get it!) #CUSAConf25 #CirclesUSA
Our 2025 Leadership Conference is finally here! We’re thrilled to be together in person with Circles family from across the nation for a week of learning, sharing, and joyful fellowship. 💙 #CUSACONF25 #MovingBeyond #CirclesUSA #Conference #LeadershipConference
What is it about the scent of a fresh nametag that gets us pumped for conference season? 🤔 See you soon, #CUSAConf25 crew! #communitywins #CirclesUSA
Meet Cody Martensen, a graduated Circle Leader from Circles Utah and Heber Valley who is now leading his chapter as Coordinator!
Read Cody’s story on our blog: www.circlesusa.org/post/leaders...
#circlesusa #leadership #livestransformed #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipdevelopmentspotlight
