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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Marybeth Leis and Jeff Druery
I really benefit from Open Circle during this uncertain time
Students were suddenly uprooted from their routines at a very stressful time of term ...
by Marvin Yan, Volunteer Group Facilitator
When I was in my first year at McMaster, my sole focus was on doing well academically. It was difficult having to be ...