> MEET KEVIN – BUILDING TRUST AND BROTHERHOOD THROUGH CIRCLES Kevin Anthony Green is the Chief Visionary & CEO of Seeds of a Father. His reflections demonstrate the power of > MEET GINA SALAZAR, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPARC “Lead with Authenticity – Share your real stories and personal experiences. Vulnerability builds trust, and trust opens the door for others to share their own truths.” Read the post. presence, connection, and the life-changing impact of Circles. Gina heads SPARC, (Single Parents Advocacy and Resource Center). Discover how this facilitator is transforming lives in the Bay Area and beyond. “Sometimes the quiet moments are where the healing begins. Let youth shape the Circle, invite them to co-create guidelines, themes, or even lead.“ Read the feature.
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> HEALING GENERATIONS: MY PATH FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE In her story, Tysha Pressley comes full circle—from growing up in a challenging family environment to leading healing Circles that support mothers and daughters. Her personal journey reflects resilience, connection, and the transformative power of shared experience. Read the post. “I work with refugee youth, and took the training for The Council last March. Since then, I’ve run very successful groups here at KEYS using the Standing Together and Living a Legacy curricula. My colleague has also been running Girls Circle ® programming here for the last year. With the huge success of the One Circle programs here at KEYS, we have been invited into the schools to run programs during the school day for high needs youth! This is an exciting next step for us.” ALEX BIEN – SETTLEMENT WORKER IN SCHOOLS IN KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
ACTION: FAIRFIELD PAL TEEN CENTER INSPIRES YOUTH At the Fairfield PAL Teen Center, youth mentor Fatima Adeboye is using creativity, compassion, and the Girls Circle ® model to inspire transformation. Her work highlights how creativity in Circle can spark connection, confidence, and lasting change for youth. Read the post.
> MEET NICOLE MENDICINO, MANAGER OF YOUTH SERVICES
Nicole works at The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester—discover how this prevention educator is building trust, resilience, and connection through Circles. “One pro-tip I’d share is to focus on building trust before diving into content. The power of Circles lies in the relationships formed within them.” Read the feature.
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