Circles Central Florida

02/13/2025

Thank you Swinging with Purpose!

02/13/2025

We are looking for Circle Allies for our new cohorts in Circles West Orange and Circles Orlando. Attend tonight's session or one next week. Or fill out the Circle Ally application while you are thinking about it!
https://povertysolutionsgroup.org/circles-ally-application/

⏰Happening Tonight! Join us at 6 PM for our Virtual Circles Info Session—a free opportunity to learn how you can partner with Circles to build community and help end poverty.

We are actively looking for new Circles Allies for both Circles Central Florida and Circles West Orange! If you're passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to support Circle Leaders—motivated individuals facing barriers to economic stability—by building friendships across social class and working together toward long-term success. In turn, Allies gain a deeper understanding of the realities of poverty and the systemic challenges families face.

Reserve your spot now and learn more at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circles-information-session-tickets-1245415243519
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12/03/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday. Please consider donating to Poverty Solutions Group which is the Lead Organization for Circles Central Florida with two locations-Circles West Orange and Circles Orlando. Help us end the cycle of generational poverty.
https://povertysolutionsgroup.org/donate/

It’s ! 💙🌎 Support Central Florida families with a gift to Poverty Solutions Group.

✨Our goal: $14,700✨
Every dollar supports monthly meals at our Circles Locations in West Orange and Orlando and helps grow our employee development fund—building stronger communities from the inside out.

Your tax-deductible contributions fund monthly meals, empower individuals, and help families in our community thrive. Time is running out—Central Florida families are counting on your generosity.

Give TODAY and make a lasting impact. 🌟 Click the link below to learn more: https://povertysolutionsgroup.org/donate/
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10/04/2024

Make a plan before you vote!
The General Election is about more than electing a new President. In addition to County and State elected officials, there are 6 state constitutional amendments and in Orange County 10 Charter Amendments which will impact our daily lives here in Central Florida. You don't want to wait until Election Day to read these over. Consider Mail-in ballots or Early Voting. Here are the dates to watch in the next few weeks.

09/12/2024

Prepare for Election Day on November 5. Do you know that there will be many ballot initiatives on the Florida ballot? Take time now to save time when you vote.

Join Circles West Orange for their Weekly Meeting on Tuesday, October 1 from 6-8 p.m. to walk through what's on the ballot.

Be sure to register so we can have enough food!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1010846357667?aff=oddtdtcreator

Do you know what is on your November ballot? Depending on where you live there could be 14-16 amendments plus all the candidates?

09/12/2024

Thank you Circles USA for these helpful resources.

08/02/2024

Prepare for the Florida August 20 Primary Election. Join Circles West Orange for their Weekly Meeting on Tuesday, August 6 from 6-8 p.m. to walk through what's on the ballot.
ALL elections are important.
Be sure to register so we can have enough food!

How does the primary election impact your daily life? Why should you vote? Do you even know what is on your August ballot?

📢 Join Circles West Orange in the conversation on Tuesday, August 6th, so that you know what is on the August ballot and how it impacts your life and our neighbors who struggle to make ends meet.

Poverty Solutions Group is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization and does not endore candidates or take a position on a ballot intiative.

⏰Date & Time: Tuesday, August 6 | 6 - 8pm EDT
📍Location: 1450 Daniels Road Winter Garden, FL 34787

To learn more or register for this FREE event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-on-your-august-ballot-tickets-958150783787

06/01/2024

Hurricane Season starts today. Take advantage of Florida's disaster preparedness tax-free holidays. Buy some extra non-perishable food items each time you go to the store. Save yourself from the long lines and hassle of shopping once the storm is on its way!

06/01/2024

Thanks to the Circles USA Big View Team for compiling this invaluable resource on the Benefits Cliff.
Poverty Solutions Group

A new free resource is here!

Our Cliff Effect One-Pager offers visuals, examples, and practical solutions—all in one handy sheet. It's also an excellent “leave-behind” learning tool for policymakers, employers, and community leaders.

Special thanks to the National Big View Team for working mindfully through the creation of this resource; and to our amazing graphic designer, Jenny Lipfert, for her brilliant graphs that captured some very difficult concepts in an laser-focused way.

Download the PDF here: https://www.circlesusa.org/cliff

06/01/2024

Thanks to Circles USA for this helpful information.

03/07/2024

In honor of Women's History Month, read this story Noumoua Lynaolu who was the first Circle Leader.

Circles USA
Poverty Solutions Group

The history of Circle Leaders begins with a woman: Noumoua Lynaolu.

Over two decades ago in Ames, Iowa, Noumoua became the first ever Circle Leader. Her own journey into community and out of poverty established an ongoing legacy, with countless Circle Leaders following in her footsteps and transforming their own lives.

Read Noumoua’s story on our blog! https://www.circlesusa.org/post/the-first-life-transformed-a-talk-with-circles-first-circle-leader-noumoua-lynaolu-pt-2/

03/01/2024

Circles West Orange is having its first ever Meet the Candidates Night. Both Ocoee and Winter Garden are having elections for City Commissioners on March 19. So far we have 4 of the 7 candidates who have accepted our invitation to introduce themselves this coming Tuesday, March 5. They will each get 5 minutes to introduce themselves and share their vision for their cities between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Please join us!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/852979483597?aff=oddtdtcreator

Invitations have been sent to all the candidates in Winter Garden District 2 and 3 and Ocoee District 4.