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Mission

TEAMwork for Quality Living is a grassroots nonprofit organization that brings together and supports Delaware County volunteers as they work to build a stronger community.

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What is our primary focus?
The Circles™ process, convened and coordinated  by TEAMwork under the leadership of the volunteer  Eliminating Poverty Impact Coalition matches trained "Allies" from middle class and wealth with families highly motivated to get out of poverty. This support helps the families working toward self-sufficiency focus on <more>
Recent accomplishments of our Circle leaders
Employment—  With one exception, every member of every active Circle is employed.  While most would like to make more money and to find jobs with benefits, all are working and several working full-time.  · One Captain moved from part-time to full-time with benefits. · Another Captain lost a full-time job, but searched diligently until she found a similar paying job which used her skills.  A volunteer group made up of a cross section of community members, including people who are Captains in Circles trying to become self sufficient are working on developing microenterprise opportunities for people in poverty.  Education—  As graduates complete our required 16-week course, they are newly reminded that education is a key to a brighter future. · One Captain completed her GED.   <more>
Bridges Out of Poverty Training
Bridges out of Poverty (Day 1), a 4-hour class helping people in middle class understand the factors which motivate people in poverty, will be offered to the public on Tuesday evening,  September 14.  The class is targeted to anyone wishing to become an Ally in the Circles initative, but is open to everyone who is interested.  Watch the website for more information.
Muncie hosts National Hands on Training
As a training center for the national Circles Campaign, the Muncie staff and EPIC guiding coalition provided an in-depth hands on training for 46 community leaders from 17 states.  The event, held April 6-9, helped communities just starting the Circles Campaign to learn the nuts and bolts of beginning Circles in their communities.
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