I have been a volunteer in the Professional Development Center of A Wider for Circle since its inception early last year. A Wider Circle is an organization that is unafraid to take risks to achieve its mission of eliminating poverty. Moving from just providing home furnishings to also offering professional clothing and professional development assistance to now providing comprehensive wrap-around services to 100 families for five years is an enormous challenge. But it is this combination of clear-eyes, open mind, and courageous heart that is at the center of this organization that galvanizes the community members and organizations to donate tons of time and resources to support this organization. A Wider Circle's success benefits the community, its clients, the staff, leadership, and volunteers. It is an honor to be a Wider Circle volunteer.
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- EIN 52-2345144
- 301-608-3504
- 10325 Kensington Parkway #70 Kensington MD 20895 USA
- www.awidercircle.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Educational Services, Family Services, Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Hundreds of thousands of parents watching their children go to sleep each night in beds rather than on the floor. Children picking out their school clothes each morning from dressers rather than plastic garbage bags. Low-income, pregnant adolescents receiving comprehensive care-taking skills needed to raise healthy babies. Recently-homeless parents learning – and putting into practice – the basic life skills needed to find and retain a job. This is why we are here, to create what is possible. The mission of A Wider Circle is simple: to help children and adults lift themselves out of poverty.
Target demographics: Demographically, the families served by A Wider Circle are the most vulnerable in the region. Nearly 100% fall below the federal poverty line; in fact, most report an income of $10,000 - $15,000 per year. Those served by A Wider Circle identify as 86% African American and/or Hispanic, and 67% of our clients are single-parent families. 97% of those served by A Wider Circle come from Washington, DC, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 20,375 in 2010
Geographic areas served: Washington, D.C. Region
Programs: Specific assistance to needy individuals in the form of furniture, clothing and other household items. (cost and donated value of items received are estimated) approximately 15,000 people benefited.
community outreach: holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty through wellness programming and delivery of basic needs, to include volunteer opportunities provided. Approximately 25,000 persons benefited.
educational programs: to promote job readiness, financial planning, stress management, and general wellness. Approximately 5,250 persons benefited.