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Circles of Support - Who Makes A Circle                                                            

A Circle of Support consists of two or three volunteers called Allies that are matched with either an individual or family who is living in poverty, the Participants.

Allies
An ally can be anyone, with any level of resources, who wants to share their time, talents and support to program participants. After completing a mandatory Ally Training Track, allies team up with other allies to form a Circle of Support with a Participant.

Participants
A Participant can be an individual or a family who has made the decision to take the necessary steps to move out of the isolation that is created by poverty. To be considered a Participant, the person(s) needs to go through an official intake process and needs to meet the necessary program requirements. Participants must complete a Participant Training Track to complete the enrollment process.

What are the Roles of Circle of Support Participants and Allies?
Allies and Participants learn from each other and enrich each other’s lives as equal members of a team.

 

  Community Action Duluth
Engaging our community to end poverty
19 North 21st Avenue West . Duluth, Minnesota 55806
phone: 218-726-1665 . tty: 800-627-3529 . toll-free: 866-761-5257