Circles Reno County

Circles Reno County is a community initiative to assist families with limited resources and empower them to better their circumstances. We call it an initiative because this is a long-term solution to a long-term problem. It will take time and resources to create transformational change in our community. This change will be profound and lasting—and worth all the efforts and resources spent. This program was developed by a group of local individuals who spearheaded this effort many years ago. Members from Trinity United Methodist Church attended a Kansas Leadership Center workshop and returned ​​to Hutchinson energized and determined to transform our community.

After months of research and planning, this group invited key members of several non-profit agencies and organizations to join our work. From that, Circles was born. At Circles, we build caring, supportive relationships with Circle Leaders. We do this using a concept called "the matched circle," which is where Circle Leaders set and achieve goals on the journey toward their future story.

We also provide resource-based support through Circles Resource Teams. Each of the five teams is comprised of community volunteers who offer their time and talents by providing connections to area resources the Circle Leaders need to reach financial stability.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Representatives from Circles Reno County are out in the community actively promoting this initiative and inviting participation in various ways. You may have heard about our group through civic groups, your church, social media, or people you know.

​Circles offers many volunteer opportunities. You can become an Ally, sponsor a Circle Leader through the 14-week training course, gather your civic group and prepare one of the weekly meals, or make a monetary donation. Contact Sarah Haworth, Executive Director, with questions.

The Circles Reno County Team