On April 19, 2015 I will be walking/running the Circle Trot 2K/5K/10K in Plymouth, NH to support the Circle Program. The Circle Program is a non profit organization that provides girls from low income families mentorship and summer camp opportunities. I hope you can make a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal. 100% of your donation supports the Circle Program and all contributions are tax deductible.
If you want to learn more about the organization or this race, please visit circleprogram.org
Thank you for your support
The Circle Program provides girls from low-income New Hampshire families with new opportunities to learn the skills, courage and confidence they need to handle the challenges in their lives. We do this through a unique combination of adult and peer support that is delivered through our year-round mentoring and residential summer camp programs.
The Circle Program’s philosophy is closely aligned with Positive Youth Development, which emphasizes building assets and skills. Positive Youth Development, a research-based approach (Lerner et al., 2005), focuses on promoting healthy developmental potential and outcomes.
The goals, referred to as the 6 C’s, seek to:
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Enhance social, emotional, cognitive and vocationalcompetence
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Improve self-esteem, self-confidence and self-efficacy
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Build and strengthen connections with other people and institutions
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Enhance character development through increased self-control, decreased involvement in risky behaviors and respect for society’s rules
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Increase capacity for caring through empathy and identification with others
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Give girls opportunities to belong and “give back” through community service; their contribution.
These 6 core principles provide the foundation for the Circle Program’s summer camp and year-round mentoring programs.