Circles of Grant County

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday, and Circles of Grant County would love your support!

Every week, we walk alongside individuals and families who are working toward a healthier, more whole life—financially, emotionally, and relationally. Your generosity helps make that possible.

If you’d like to give today, you can donate through PayPal or Venmo using the links below.

Thank you for helping us build a community where everyone can thrive!

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/circlesofgc

https://account.venmo.com/u/CirclesofGC

11/15/2025

If you are a new mom or have a baby under the age of 1 year, join us for our Community Baby Shower this Saturday. 🩷👣🩵👣

11/04/2025

If you have kids under 18 in your household, there is a Food Box Program through the Indiana Department of Health.

Grant Count Food Boxes are available on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at
401 S Adams St, Marion from Noon-1:30 p.m.

Register here: https://redcap.isdh.in.gov/surveys/?s=7LYR47KLJ9CM8WDN

10/28/2025

With SNAP benefits possibly suspending November 1st here are some meal providers and food pantries. Plan early and coordinate transportation. High traffic reported for 2nd Harvest so arrive early.

If you are in a position to donate to these location, that would be great as this is an unexpected increase in community need.

📍Special 2nd Harvest: October 30 @ 10 am
➡️ 902 Callaway Park Drive, Elwood
2nd Harvest Schedule: https://curehunger.org/get-help/tailgates/

📍 Grant County Rescue Mission
➡️ 423 S. Gallatin St.
Meals provided daily:
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:00 p.m.
Thrift store nearby

📍 Marion Salvation Army
➡️ 359 N. Bradner Ave
Food pantry
Mon/Tues/Thurs 10-noon

📍 Marion Grant County Senior Citizens Center
➡️ 503 S Gallatin St.
Senior Food Security - 1st Wednesday of the month 1-2pm

Added the times I could find to the CH 27 post:
🍞 GRANT COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES 🍎
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, here are several local options available throughout Grant County:
📍 St. Martin Community Center
Provides a food pantry, daily meals, and a thrift store.
Breakfast: Monday – Saturday, 7:30am to 10:30am
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11am - 12pm, Saturday, 10:30am - 11:30am
➡️ 901 S Branson St, Marion, IN 46953
📍 Homeland Mission
Offers food assistance for Grant County residents.
➡️ 30th and Galatin (Marion) (302 W 30th St)
🕘 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday
📍 The Well
Serves Mill Township.
➡️ 210 W. North A Street, Gas City, IN 46933
Monday 9-11am, Tuesday 3-5pm
📍 Upland Helping Hand
Provides food assistance.
➡️ 64 Railroad St, Upland, IN 46989
📍 Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
Offers food pantry services.
➡️ 1612 W 7th St, Marion, IN 46953
📍 Brookhaven Wesleyan Church
Has a food pantry.
➡️ 2960 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953
🍽️ Regional Support:
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana also serves Grant County — connecting families to food resources across the region.
❤️ Please share this post to help connect those in need with available local support.

We will be having a special tailgate this Thursday, October 30th, to ease the strain on our neighbors in this time of heightened need.

October 30, 10 am, 902 Callaway Park Drive, Elwood

Our Tailgate food distributions are for everyone who needs them. No ID or proof of income is needed to receive food at our distributions. Everyone is welcome. If USDA foods are offered, recipients will self-declare income eligibility—no documentation is required. Learn more here: https://curehunger.org/get-help/tailgates

10/10/2025

Get ready to be inspired! This Tuesday, our Circle Leader Orientation night was led by Andrea, with a special Children's program led by Kristin! 🌟 Mark your calendars for Ally training in November! Together, our Circle Leaders and Allies can create life-changing friendships that empower each other to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams! 💪

10/01/2025

✨ Huge thanks to Beacon Credit Union for sharing about credit with us last night! You sparked so many great conversations and were such a blessing to Circles.

Not only did your team prepare and provide the meal, but you also jumped in to help in countless ways throughout the evening. At one point when we went looking for a broom to sweep after dinner, one of your staff was already taking care of it! 👏

Meanwhile, our kiddos in the kids program got to enjoy an awesome drum circle 🥁—so much joy all around!

Such a phenomenal crew—knowledgeable, generous, and resourceful when it comes to things like loans, building credit, and more. We are so grateful for you! 💙

09/30/2025

💡 Tonight at Circles (6–8pm at New Life Community Church) we get to hear from Beacon Credit Union as they share practical financial tips! We’re so grateful for the way they give back and enrich our community 🙌

09/23/2025

✨ Circle Leader Orientation starts tonight! ✨

Join us as we kick off the first week of Circle Leader Orientation—a chance to find support while working toward your goals, hopes, and dreams. 💡💪

🍽 We’ll start the evening with a delicious dinner, then gather together for orientation.

🌟 Starting in October, those participating in orientation will also have the chance to be entered into a monthly grocery gift card drawing! Attend 3 out of 4 weeks each month (Oct–Dec) and you’ll be eligible for the drawing.

👉 Let us know if you plan to join us—we’d love to save you a seat!

09/17/2025

We loved hearing from some of our Circles kids last night! 💙 Every 3rd Tuesday we host Story Night—a time to reflect on our own lives, how our stories shape us, and how they impact the people around us. It’s a beautiful way to get to know one another better and grow together as a community.

Sharing our stories is such a special thing, and we love that even our youngest participants are involved. Last night we heard so many sweet responses about the things they’re proud of and the ways others help them when they need it.

One especially touching moment was when a child shared that she’s proud of her single dad for working so hard for their family. 💕

If you’d like to learn more about Story Night, check out this podcast episode from Circles USA featuring two of our very own, Kayla Johnson and Andrew Sprock, sharing about the heart behind it.

And a special thank-you to Haisley's Hideaway Bed and Breakfast for providing our meal last night—we are so grateful! 🍽️

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MMJlgV2bvfePjDkX2mAvP?si=ylT4_MEoQOSLI4VsUDwoPQ

09/15/2025

💙 Thank you to everyone who came out to our Circles Preview Night last Tuesday! We were so glad to have you with us and would love to see you again.

✨ Next Tuesday begins Circle Leader Orientation — the perfect time to grow, set goals, and experience the support of others as you take steps toward positive change.

📅 6–8pm | New Life Community Church
🍽 Dinner provided | 👶 Children's programming

We’d love to see you there! If you’re new and plan to come, send us a quick message so we can be sure to have enough food for everyone! We can’t wait to see you there!

Special thank you to all our partner agencies that joined us and/or contributed in some way: Thriving Grant County, Thriving Mill Township, The Excel Center, New Life Community Church, Hands of Hope, Little Giants Preschool, Carey Services, The Training Center, The River Church, Family Resource Center Grant County, Indiana, Eastview Wesleyan Church, Lakeview Christian School

09/15/2025

This week, two Circles chapters are partnering with Think Tank, Inc. as host sites for their third annual At The Table event, where Circle Leaders will share their lived experiences in meaningful one-on-one dialogue with community members.

Heather Cunningham, Think Tank's National Training Director, shared, “At the heart of Circles is the belief that relationships are the catalyst for real, lasting change. That’s why At the Table is such a natural fit. The event opens the door for the broader community to experience the same kind of transformative connection that happens in Circles every week, and to see Circle Leaders in their role as community educators and change agents.”

Read more about the event: https://www.circlesusa.org/post/at-the-table-a-coffee-chat-with-change-leaders

09/08/2025

✨ One More Night! ✨

Tomorrow is Preview Night at Circles, and we can’t wait to see you! 🎉

We’re extra excited because one special guest will win our Household Essentials Kit AND a basket of snacks 🏡 — filled with practical goodies you’ll love!

✅ RSVP is now closed — thank you to everyone who signed up! We’re excited to see you there!