
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 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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...