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UNITY CIRCLE FOR CHANGE
Empowering Every Individual.
Uniting Every Community.
CURRENT INITIATIVES
Education
Education, paired with advocacy and support, ensures that every individual has the knowledge, certification, and skills needed to achieve sustained financial independence and contribute to the generational change we envision.
Veteran Support
We offer tailored assistance for veterans transitioning to civilian life, helping them navigate challenges and access vital support services for reintegration.
Chronic Illness
Our programs are designed to support families impacted by chronic illness, ensuring they receive the resources and care needed for improved quality of life.
Community Empowerment
Through community engagement initiatives, we empower individuals to advocate for their rights, fostering leadership and resilience across diverse communities.
Vocational Training
Through the Unity Scholars Fund and our commitment to Technical Programs and Schools, we are directly tackling economic barriers by creating pathways to sustainable careers. We provide technical scholarships, mentorship, and education consulting to students pursuing vocational trades and high-demand skills. This initiative ensures that talented individuals from underserved communities have access to the quality education and certifications they need to secure well-paying jobs, driving both individual empowerment and local economic growth. Investing in vocational education is investing in the future workforce.
Elevate Entrepreneurship
The Elevate Entrepreneurship Lab is our engine for economic empowerment and innovation. We recognize that true security comes from the ability to create and lead, which is why we equip aspiring entrepreneurs from underserved communities with the essential knowledge and resources needed to launch and sustain their own ventures. Through structured workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and access to capital resources, we help turn passion into profit. By fostering a strong foundation of business acumen and leadership skills, this program directly supports our mission of generational change by enabling individuals to build lasting wealth and self-sufficiency for their families.
Equity & DEI Consulting
We partner with organizations to build more equitable environments and foster inclusion, driving organizational growth while supporting our mission for generational change across diverse communities.
Health & Wellness
We drive health equity through specialized disease awareness and robust support, empowering our communities to actively maintain their well-being.
OUR INSIGHTS
UCFC MISSION
Unity Circle for Change is committed to fostering education, equity, and empowerment for all individuals and communities historically facing barriers. Our work is dedicated to uplifting diverse groups, whether they are veterans transitioning to civilian life, families managing the challenges of chronic illness, individuals pursuing vocational education, or members of marginalized communities seeking opportunity and dignity. Together, we stand shoulder to shoulder to create a just world where everyone can thrive.
ABOUT US
Our journey is rooted in lived experience—from the resilience learned as a veteran to the challenges faced growing up in an underserved community. Witnessing the gaps in access and support for families battling chronic illness fueled a deep, personal conviction: no one should navigate hardship alone.
This calling brought the Unity Circle for Change to life.
We are a nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting impact by empowering people through education, advocacy, and support. Our specific focus is on communities who deserve every opportunity to thrive, including underserved individuals, veterans transitioning to civilian life, families impacted by chronic illness, students pursuing technical and vocational education, LGBTQ+ individuals, and seniors. The "Circle" in our name symbolizes wholeness and the belief that real change happens when we stand together, unified by core values like Compassion, Equity, and Innovation.