Circles Of Hope Reno County

 


Circles of Hope 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 of Hope Reno County are out in the community actively promoting this initiative and inviting participation in a variety of ways. You may have already heard about our group through civic groups, your church, social media, or through 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 Jason Probst, Director, with questions.


The Circles of Hope Reno County Team

 
 

Jason Probst

Circles Director

620-664-4772
Director@circlesrenocounty.org

Jason Probst, is the Executive Director at Circles of Hope Reno County. As a Hutchinson native with a lived poverty experience, a key driving force in Jason's life and career has been to give voice to those marginalized by poverty. Jason also serves the Hutchinson community as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives.

 

Marla McKee

Fundraising and Donor Development

620-669-7569
Resources@circlesrenocounty.org

In the dedicated donor development and fundraising role, Marla Mckee focuses her energies toward creating a sustainable financial future for Circles of Hope in our community.

 
 
 

Sarah Haworth

Circle Leader Support

620-200-8256 Support@circlesrenocounty.org

Sarah helps guide our Circle Leaders and Allies on their journeys. She’s a mother to 3 wonderful young ladies, and has been with Circles Reno County since 2016. Sarah began as a Circle Leader who had just gotten out of homelessness. Today she’s a homeowner. has been free of poverty for several years, and serves as both an Ally and a Staff member for Circles, where she helps others accomplish their goals.

 

Anthony Frischenmeyer

Circles Coach/Facilitator

620-931-5759
Education@circlesrenocounty.org

Anthony guides our Circle Leaders through the first step of their journey out of poverty. As our class facilitator, he introduces students to the tools they’ll need to thrive. Anthony is also a staff member who started his journey as a Circle Leader, bringing his growth full circle.