Circles Ally Role
What’s Expected? ~ Build lasting friendships. ~ Provide emotional support. ~ Assist with issues. ~ Walk with people in poverty toward a place of economic self-sufficiency. ~ Share with the
community the barriers you discover holding people in poverty. Check out what Circles Orange County says about the importance of their Ally relationships. Follow this link to view their video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/99734564 | I'm Ready! What Else Do I Need to Know?
~ Apply to
become an Ally through the Nashua contact information. ~ Participate in a three part training class.
~ Attend 3 two hour Community
Meetings per month working within a Matched Circle and the Circles program.
~ Work with your Circle
Leader toward these outcomes:
~ Stabilizing Food,
Safety, Housing, Healthcare and Transportation ~ Increase Household Income/Assets ~ Decrease Debt ~ Improve Credit ~ Expand Resources and Support Network ~ Support Employment Advancement ~ Encourage Education (Informal and Formal) ~ Increase Awareness of Social Systems ~ Support Personal Growth
and Self Advocacy Skill-Building |