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Dec 15, 2020
Newsletter: December 2020
Around the world in 24 hours by Marybeth Leis Druery In the past day I’ve been to Egypt, Vancouver, China, and Ontario (all virtually, of course). As I “travelled” the ...
Dec 15, 2020
Community I can rely on
by Simi Jayeoba, student Open Circle’s programming and events have been huge for me in moments where I was in need of connection, support, and understanding. The space that is ...
Dec 15, 2020
Creating community around the world (Video)
by Vivian Li, student During this quarantine, when I was forced to establish a new routine consisting of mostly indoor activities, Open Circle helped me reflect on what I need ...
Dec 15, 2020
Like I’m part of a family
by Christy, student For many of us, this past summer may not have been the best experience due to the global pandemic. It just so happened that I had a ...
Dec 15, 2020
Art and letters to seniors
Some art and messages of hope by our Letters to Seniors weekly volunteer groups. Here is a comment by Stephanie Wickens, our agency contact for one of the long term ...
Nov 30, 2020
Help Students Navigate Change
Join our Navigating Change crowdfunding campaign and make a big difference during the current challenges and uncertainties! Since lockdown started in March, we’ve increased our supports for students and the ...
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Nov 26, 2020
Newsletter: November 2020
Now that all classes are online and extracurricular options are few, many students are looking to Open Circle for community, to find meaning, and to help out in the midst of our current crisis.
Nov 26, 2020
Acceptance Opens my Heart
by Isabel Khudr, student I cannot think of a better time to have immersed myself into Open Circles community. During the school year I had limited myself from attending Open ...
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Nov 25, 2020
How to have a Great Summer amid a Global Pandemic
by Eddie Chow, student When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, my summer plans fell through. My in-person classes were cancelled for the unforeseen future and I was sequestered at home with ...
Nov 24, 2020
A Crashing Halt to my Plans
by Olivia Symons, student My experience with Open Circle began one year ago when I started volunteering in a weekly group at a Reading Buddies and Nutrition program at an ...