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    • Circles Johnson County
      • Surviving to Thriving
      • Weekly Circles Meetings
      • Circle Leader Resources
      • Ally Resources
    • About Us
      • What BAJC Does
      • Who is BAJC?
      • What are Circle Leaders
      • What are Allies
    • Support
      • Donate
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Events & Training
    • Citizenship
      • Government 101
      • Advocacy Resources
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  • Home
  • Circles Johnson County
    • Surviving to Thriving
    • Weekly Circles Meetings
    • Circle Leader Resources
    • Ally Resources
  • About Us
    • What BAJC Does
    • Who is BAJC?
    • What are Circle Leaders
    • What are Allies
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Events & Training
  • Citizenship
    • Government 101
    • Advocacy Resources
    • Resources

What is an Ally?

 What do you do when you see that many other people have not had the same opportunities as you? You become a Circle Ally and form an intentional friendship with an individual or family working toward economic stability. Circle Allies 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. Circles provides an opportunity to use this developing understanding of poverty to advocate within the community to change the systemic barriers that prevent many from becoming economically stable.

 

Step 1: Learn about Circles

There are several ways you can learn more about our unique approach to helping families become financially stable and reducing poverty in our community. FAQ can be found here.  Email us at circlescoach@bridgesalliancejc.org or call us at  (317) 296-4568.  Ask for our Circles Coach, Jill Pierce.  


Step 2: Interested in becoming an Ally? Complete an Ally Application

Once you have learned what it means to become a Circle Ally, you will need to fill out an application.

Step 3: Participate in an Interview

After reviewing your application, one of our Circles members will contact you to schedule a phone or in-person interview.  Our interviews are relaxed and easy.  We want to learn more about you and your desire to become involved in Circles.  And you may ask questions to ensure that the program is a good fit for you.


Step 4: Engage in Training

Complete online Circle Ally Training, a six session, self-paced training that will help you understand the mission and model of Circles, increase your poverty IQ, learn how to be a successful Ally and know the expectations for this role.

COMPLETE AN APPLICATION

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