Circles

NEW Cirlces Fall Mini-series!

3 weeks each, commit to one minI-series or all 3!

Tuesdays, 6-8pm at Niekerk Church

Dinner and Youth Programming Provided!

All are welcome!

Come to learn, grow, and build relationships. 

Contact Mandy at (616) 589-6612 or Mandyb@heightsofhope.org 

Register for one or more here: https://heightsofhope.breezechms.com/form/fcc628

October 10, 17, & 24- Dream Big, Plan Smart! 

This three-part miniseries aims to create an artistically inspired setting for planning our lives!  Let's break our lives down into "departments" and unleash our inner child to make vision boards!  In order to go forward with our next steps, we will examine what we wish to accomplish(dreams) and create S.M.A.R.T. goals. We will learn to take action & what tools we need to be successful!

November 7, 14, & 21- "Feeling Change" 

Ready to make a change? Experiencing a big life transition? Wanting to learn more about tools you can keep in your mental well-being toolbox? Join us as we spend 3 weeks together learning more about our brains, feelings, and bodies, what happens when big change comes our way, and a few tools for being our best selves, no matter what life throws our way!

November 28, December 5, & 12- "What's for Dinner?"

Are you tired, overwhelmed, and stressed with no ideas for dinner?

This three-week session will be interactive, with budget friendly ideas and food that goes home with 

you!  Come learn and share some new and old tricks of the never-ending question “What’s for Dinner?”

Heights of Hope partners with Good Samaritan Ministries to offer Circles, an 18 - month national program designed to empower and equip families to move out of poverty and thrive. The method is intentionally relationship- and community-driven and brings together people from all walks of life to support our Circle leaders and create change in our community. Watch the videos on the Circles USA webpage to learn how the program works.

The program starts with training and equipping leaders from our neighborhood who identify their strengths and create long term goals. Leaders are then each matched with two to three allies from our neighborhood and greater community, who come alongside them to offer support and encouragement. This method is rooted in the belief that the responsibility for both poverty and prosperity rests not only in the hands of individuals, but also with societies, institutions, and communities.

Here are ways you can get involved:

• Become a Circle Leader: Individuals who are looking to make life changes through participating in Circles. These are the people setting goals (financial, educational, etc.) to help them gain better financial security. 

• Become a Circle Ally: Friends and community members who commit to supporting and encouraging a Circle Leader through relationship building and consistency. 

• Join a Resource Team: These education, jobs, and community teams support our Circles group with special events, training, and resources.

• Provide a meal. Each Tuesday we have a meal for all our leaders and allies. This not only eases a time and financial burden on families, but also gives our group a moment to relax together around some good food before getting to work. People who provide meals can come early and prepare it in the kitchen at Niekerk, or bring it pre-made and ready to serve. 

For more information, text or call Mandy at (616) 589 - 6612, email mandyb@heightsofhope.org, or fill out our CONTACT FORM.