“I have been a Circles volunteer, or Ally, for a little over a year now, and I can honestly say it has been an incredibly impactful journey for me. As an Ally, you’re paired with a Circles Leader, an individual dedicated to transforming their economic situation, who embarks on a 12-18 month plan to start their journey out of poverty.

For me, being a Circles volunteer has been about prioritizing relationships over results. You quickly understand that there are often no simple solutions to the challenges that keep good people trapped in poverty. It often takes a series of small, incremental steps to see change take hold. It’s still early in the process for my Leader’s family, so the outcome isn’t certain. But I am deeply inspired by the courage and resourcefulness I see in the Circles Leaders I’ve come to know. I am grateful for the opportunity to support their efforts to create better lives for themselves and their families.”