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Dec 13, 2021
Seeking direction after arriving in Canada
by Miao Yu, student With suppressed and dormant sadness and thousands of questions, I arrived in Canada, an unfamiliar country to me, like escaping from all my past and failures ...
Dec 10, 2021
Newsletter: December 2021
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Student Open Circles, we are grateful for the amazing diversity of students we’ve known over these years. Each person has helped to shape ...
Dec 01, 2021
Together in Growing
In celebration of 20 years of diversity, Student Open Circles hosted a series of online skill-sharing workshops. Now you can watch the recordings and expand your skills! Purchase of a ...
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Nov 30, 2021
Celebrating 20 Years of Diversity
Celebrate 20 Years of Diversity with Student Open Circles by supporting our crowdfunding campaign. Help us raise $6,000 to support students spiritually, in their personal and leadership growth, and in ...
Sep 04, 2021
Newsletter: September 2021
Student Volunteers Support Isolated Seniors Samiha and Radha share their experiences of connecting with isolated seniors during the pandemic, and how the students they volunteer with are forming community with ...
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Sep 04, 2021
Connected while Apart
by Samiha Bari, student leader Volunteering during a pandemic did not seem possible early last year as my in-person volunteer placement was cancelled, along with everything else in my life ...
Sep 04, 2021
Partnering to Support Seniors
by Brenda Silverthorne, wellness coordinator for CityHousing Hamilton Our seniors living at CityHousing are following public health advice to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, such as staying home and ...
Sep 04, 2021
Food Security for Seniors
This summer Brenda from CityHousing Hamilton told us that they have started food markets in some of their high-rise buildings where their seniors can get fresh fruit and vegetables. The ...
Sep 04, 2021
Retreat-ing at Home
At our August online spiritual retreat, students dedicated a (14 hour!) day to reflection and personal growth. Activities ranged from discussion and creative practices to embodied movement and a nature ...
Sep 04, 2021
Personal Loss Inspires Service
by Radha Sharma, student leader Being a volunteer with Student Open Circles has become an integral part of my identity. After school went online, I was delighted to find out ...