Impact Circles is our volunteer initiative that exists to expand the natural support systems of at-risk children and youth who are aging out of foster care. Eliminating relational poverty plays a major role in them beating the odds against homelessness, incarceration, and unemployment. We believe that relationships are an essential catalyst for life transformation and success. Our goal is to widen and strengthen our youth’s relational “circles” so they have a positive and diverse community of people who are invested in their lives, both during and after their time in our program.

Impact Circles members commit to collectively meeting with a youth for at least one hour every other week for one full calendar year. One member will be the designated director of the group who maintains communication with Impact Living Services staff. The first gathering will be around a potluck-style meal in which every person contributes something to share. The following weeks will be a combination of story-sharing, goal setting, questions for accountability, and living life together.

We understand that there will naturally be sick days, vacations, busy weeks, and unexpected events that come up for both the mentors and youth being mentored. That’s why we believe in working together as a team! While the commitment is every other week, everyone will work together to pick up the slack when other team members need some extra grace.