Join the Fight Against Poverty: Volunteer with Circles Essex and Transform Lives in Your Community.

Family Promise of Essex County is seeking volunteers for a groundbreaking poverty relief initiative called Circles. At its heart, Circles believes that human connection is not only vital to our spirits but can profoundly transform our lives and our communities. And change is urgently needed! According to the Poverty Research Institute, close to 46% of the households in Essex County are living with deprivation from critical life necessities.

Overcoming this staggering number requires more than just financial assistance. At Circles, we focus on building a dedicated and organized community that works together. This includes local individuals, organizations, and civic leaders collaborating to share resources and provide mutual aid.

And we need your help! You can't build community without a community! We are looking for folks who can

• Offer mentorship, friendship, support
• Help coordinate our weekly meetings
• Help participants access community services, job and educational opportunities
• Help recruit individuals and families who want to participate in this program
• Assist with childcare and youth programming.
• There are volunteer opportunities for many skillsets and schedules**

Please reach out if you are interested. This is a beautiful program all about building community to end poverty.