Journey Out of Poverty Event: 5:30 pm on Oct. 28

Circles of Support Journey Out of Poverty Dinner will take place on Thursday, October 28th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Tickets are available at the Circles of Support office, from any member of Circles of Support, and at the door.

$8 Adults
$5 Children

Dinner & Silent Auction begins at 5:30
A program will following honoring the 2010 Award recipients:

Journey Award
The Journey Award is designed to recognize a Circles of Support participant who has transformed their life through this process. Candidates have demonstrated a willingness to do whatever it takes to move from living paycheck to paycheck, month to month, to a place where they have enough money, meaning, and friends in their life to feel secure. They have consistently shared their strengths and gifts with others who are working toward that same goal. This participant "gently nudges" fellow participants away from negative patterns or attitudes that do not support "leaving poverty".

Ally of the Year
The Ally of the Year Award is designed to recognize a Circles of Support Ally who gives their time and talent to making a difference in someone's journey out of poverty. Candidates "gently nudge" participants away from old habits that do not support their goals. This Ally encourages progress, celebrates accomplishments, listens for understanding and does not judge or enable. They intentionally reach across class and race lines to learn about poverty in our community and develop friendships with strangers.

The Dignity Award honors a Human Services professional who treated a Circles of Support participant(s) with dignity and compassion during the process of obtaining poverty related services.