2025-03-30T13:38:19-07:00 2024-12-31 823128849 Elaine Hall Accounting 161 Lady Slipper Lane Sylva NC 28779 990EZ 2024-01-01 843264369 CIRCLES OF JACKSON COUNTY INC CIRC 8283424627 PO BOX 501 SYLVA NC 28779 DEBORAH HARRIS TREASURER 8283424627 2025-03-25 true true Elaine Hall EA P00668972 8285865889 2025-03-30 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X N/A X X 85246 X 85229 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85246 74149 1250 27986 103385 -18139 49626 31487 51351 33706 51351 33706 1725 2219 49626 31487 Provides the short & long term support that enables families currently living in poverty to move into financial sustainability through education, job opportunities, & community support. SCHEDULE OPROGRAM EXPENSES 0 5246 OPERATIONAL EXPENSES 1050 98139 103385 DAWN NEATHERLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 34560 0 0 DEBORAH HARRIS TREASUER 10.00 0 0 0 BLAKE DANIELS CHAIRPERSON 5.00 0 0 0 JAKE BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 ANN MELTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 ROGER MURAJDA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 KELLI BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 GAYLE WOODY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 false false DEBORAH HARRIS PO BOX 501 SYLVA NC 28779 8283424627 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 78304 79743 36818 79949 85229 360043 0 0 0 78304 79743 36818 79949 85229 360043 0 0 0 360043 360043 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Other PART III: It is the mission of Circles of Jackson County INC. to provide the short- and long-term support that enables families currently living in poverty to move into financial sustainability through education, employment readiness assistance, and the creation of community support systems. We also work to educate our community about poverty and reduce the barriers to success for all persons. Our long-term goal is to reduce the numbers of families in poverty in Jackson County by 10%. Our short-term goals for our clients are jobs that pay a living wage, housing that is both safe and affordable, reliable transportation, and the creation of social networks that support their movement toward self-sustainability. Our two-step process is a 21-month commitment. First, low-income individuals/families enroll in Circles Leadership Training; a 15-week class covering the personal, interpersonal, and financial tools necessary to move beyond poverty. These individuals/families, now called Circle Leaders, are then paired with 2 trained middle-to-high income community volunteers, called Allies, who support their efforts to achieve economic stability. These pairings are called Circle groups. The Circle group meets outside of our regular weekly meeting, a minimum of once a week over the next 18 months. Each circle group works to build FInancial, emotional and social resources as well as develop goals unique to their own needs and dreams. In addition to the Circle group meetings, we meet weekly to provide educational opportunities tailored to their needs as well as social networking, emotional support, and opportunities to give back to the community. These meetings include a free meal and childcare. In addition to the weekly meal, one on one support, job/education information, and training opportunities provided by our meetings; we regularly provide food assistance, emergency funds, and professional expertise to our 38 client families from our office. Leaders have needed this assistance so far and the numbers are increasing. Outcomes Our most recent outcome data shows a 29% increase in average monthly income, a 19% increase in specialized training or higher education, and a 30% increase in safe housing/reliable transportation over the initial 18 month commitment to our program. Other NO ONE CONTRIBUTOR GAVE $5000 OR MORE. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 ADVERTISING 859. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 BACKGROUND CHECKS 18. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 BANK FEES 35. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 COHORT CLASS INCENTIVES 975. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 CONFERENCES & MEETINGS 705. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 DIRECT ASSITANCE 5246. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 3433. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 GRANT EXPENSES 1050. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 HONORARIUM 300. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 INSURANCE 2100. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 MEMBERSHIPS & REGISTRATION 8188. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 MISCELLANEOUS 18. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 OFFICE SUPPLIES & POSTAGE 462. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 PRINTING AND COPYING 118. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 SOFTWARE 3382. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 TELEPHONE 583. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 TRAINING SUPPLIES 514.