Last week SAUW got to spend time with one of our funded programs, Consumer Credit Counseling Services' Circles of the Heartland. This program is funded under the United Way priority of Income. Circles works with local families to bridge the gap and help them come out of poverty. At their March 27 meeting, Circle Leaders, future Circle Leaders, and the Circles Guiding Coalition all gathered for dinner and then to either meet with the Guiding Coalition or attend the Getting Ahead financial literacy classes. While the adults learned, the children broke off into groups to play games, relax, and socialize. Currently there are 9 Circle Leaders and 11 potential Circle Leaders. Circles Program Coordinator Shelly Martin is happy to bring transformation to the Salina community and excited at how quickly the program is growing. Other SAUW affiliated organizations that have Income-related programming include: Ashby House, Catholic Charities, Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, & Kansas Legal Services.