Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments (SEUALG) has a non-profit program called Circles of Carbon County that offers support to those living in poverty. This nationally known program inspires families and communities to commit to long-term solutions by teaming up with low-income families with middle class volunteers within the community. Castle Country Radio was able to sit down with Community Services Program Manager, Julie Rosier to learn more about the program.

“So Circles is a program that the Southeastern ALG has been running for 6 – 7 years now, an incredible program because we work with low-income families to help provide tools and resources to get them out of poverty. So it’s an ongoing process, when we get new participants, they usually make a commitment to 18 months,” said Rosier. Circles provides a practical way to help families learn to eliminate debt and overcome the challenges that poverty brings.

Participants in the program are called Circle Leaders and they are offered assistance with soft skills, budget work, goal setting and financial literacy, all of which help families eliminate debt and overcome any of the challenges that poverty brings. “So as a participant within our programs we are really trying to advertise it again, but I would come on down to the SEUALG, call me, make an appointment. Come and let’s have a discussion about it and make sure it’s a right fit for you,” said Rosier. If you think you and your family could benefit from the Circles of Carbon County program contact Rosier at (435) 613-0065.

The Circles of Carbon County is looking for members within the community to lend a helping hand by volunteering to be a Circles Ally. You don’t have to have any special skills but just show compassion and encouragement towards the Leader as they participate in the program. “So an Ally is described as an intentional friendship. We would like to get two allies for every Circle Leader. We have two ally nights per month, so that way if one ally can’t make it, then the other ally can. Ally is there just to give a thumbs up to the Circle Leader and encourage them,” stated Rosier. Volunteering takes one step as a community to help families who are in need of a little help to break cycle of poverty in a very positive and productive manner. If you would like more information on being an Ally, please contact Rosier at (435) 613-0065.

To learn more about he Circles of Carbon County visit the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments website at https://seualg.utah.gov/