MOVE THE MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP CENTER INC

Support the mitigation of the Cliff Effect;

Cross-Generational Circles Programming, expanding curriculum for 12–18-year-olds and engaging with Educational Testing Services to establish assessment and progress tools for youth;

Circles as a Workforce Solution: developing partnerships, materials, and processes with workforce and economic development agencies, governors, and mayors to use Circles as an overall strategy to address poverty;

CHANGE LEADER: Be positively known and recognized for poverty alleviation and systemic change;

EQUITY: Evaluate Circles USA programming, organization, and model for strengths and weaknesses related to equity to create a more intentional expression of equity all we do;

LEARN AND GROW: Promote continuous learning for all Circles USA staff, chapter staff, volunteers, and participants to foster the evolution of ourselves and our model;

EXPANSION: Expand to more states, more partnerships, and more funding diversification through strengthened staff, processes, and support.

Circle Leaders move out of poverty by surrounding them with a support network of dedicated peers and community volunteers known as Allies who support their economic stability plan.

What is unique about Circles is that it partners people from all socioeconomic backgrounds together to help increase the prosperity of individuals, families and the community.

In the process, Circle Leaders, gain a greater awareness and understanding of issues related to poverty, empowering the community as a whole with the knowledge necessary to end poverty.

Circles works with existing organizations and is part of the national Circles® movement to end poverty. Circles® works to build community resources, relationships, and understanding to bridge the gap between poverty and overall well-being. At Circles, we envision a community where everyone has enough resources, relationships, and hope to thrive.

CHANGE LEADER: Be positively known and recognized for poverty alleviation and systemic change;

EQUITY: Evaluate Circles USA programming, organization, and model for strengths and weaknesses related to equity to create a more intentional expression of equity all we do;

LEARN AND GROW: Promote continuous learning for all Circles USA staff, chapter staff, volunteers, and participants to foster the evolution of ourselves and our model;

EXPANSION: Expand to more states, more partnerships, and more funding diversification through strengthened staff, processes, and support.

Enhance Online Presence and Storytelling: Circles is all about changing the narrative and amplifying the voices of the most marginalized. Telling the story of our people, which most commonly happens online, is essential not only to represent and celebrate what we do, but also to attract the next generation of leaders and partners. With an upgraded, more intentional marketing strategy, we could increase our coherence, visibility, and advocacy power. This may attract new chapters and funding sources.