Poverty Solutions Group

Circles Ally Application

Complete this application for consideration to become a Circle Ally. Circle Allies form an intentional friendship with an individual or family working toward economic stability; they join Circle Leaders in their quest to have enough resources, relationships and purpose to thrive. Through these new relationships, Circle Allies will also increase their own awareness of the complexities of poverty and learn to advocate within the community to change the systemic barriers that prevent many from becoming economically stable.

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Name *

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With which Circles Central Florida Location are you interested in serving? *

Do you have a spouse, partner or close friend who is interested in becoming a Circle Ally as well? Please list their names and contact information

Person to notify in case of an emergency. Include name, phone number, and email

We believe Circle Allies deserve to be equipped and trained for the complex work of developing relationships with folks from a low-income background. There are 3 parts to this training. The main section is online at your own pace. The two additional sections are COPE (the Cost Of Poverty Experience) and Bridges out of Poverty and are typically offered multiple times at various hours of the day. Are you open to participate all of these trainings? *

If "No" please explain which trainings you are not open to participating.

For the duration of Circles, beginning with Training, the children and grandchildren of those participating are invited to attend the Children and Youth Track. Background-screened adults provide quality childcare and educational activities for ages 0-18. These activities focus on similar concepts that the adults explore throughout training and into the Circles Initiative. Do you have children or grandchildren that you would like to bring with you to Circles to participate in the Children and Youth Track? *

If "Yes" please list children, their ages and grades in the space provided below

Why do you want to be a Circle Ally? *

Summarize the skills, knowledge and passions you have acquired from your experiences that you would like to share with others. *

What do you believe you will learn by participating in Circles? *

From your perspective, what keeps people in poverty? *

How did you hear about Circles? *