Bridges to Circles uses the concepts found in Bridges Out of Poverty [Bridges] to engage people of all classes, races, sectors, and political persuasions in the work of ending poverty and building communities where everyone can live well.  Bridges provide a common language for Guiding Coalitions, Allies, and Circle Leaders.  The application of Bridges constructs provides an accurate mental model of poverty and class, a way to build relationships of mutual respect, an understanding of the barriers faced by people who are transitioning out of poverty, and a comprehensive systemic way to address all the causes of poverty. Training is conducted at the Catholic Charities Outreach Center, 1815 N 6th Avenue, from 5:30-7:30 pm.  For more information contact Haley Richards, 429-7296, ext. 17 or richardsh@cc.ptdiocese.org. 

This two hour session presents an overview of the Bridges to Circles poverty initiative and begins to equip the individual to serve as an ally for an individual (Circle Leader) moving from poverty to self-sufficiency.  2-3 Allies commit to build intentional relationships with a Circle Leader twice a month at the Weekly Community Meetings and provide social capital essential to get out of poverty.  Training is conducted at the Catholic Charities Outreach Center at 1815 N. Sixth Avenue from 5:30-7:30 pm.  For more information contact Haley Richards, Bridges to Circles community organizer, (850)429-7296, ext. 17 or email richardsh@cc.ptdiocese.org.