Whats The Circles Edge, Inc. & Alvin T. Smith Foundation?
- The Circles Edge, Inc. is a small, self-funded, humanitarian non-profit about acceptance, identity, self worth, and diversity. Our mission is to foster self-acceptance and tolerance of others in a fun, educational, and memorable way. We offer meetings, socials, and educational events as a way for people (in particular those who feel left out) to get involved and belong to something with no niche attached. Our meetings and activities offer a way to foster the belonging aspect of our mission. Log onto our calendar section and see what's in store this month!
- Under The Circle's Edge, Inc. ™ we host The Alvin T. Smith Foundation and The Young Entrepreneurs Program with the Wealth Institute. Log onto http://www.alvintsmithfoundation.org for more info.
They established The Young Entrepreneur Program which is a free business and entrepreneur program for youth ages 15 to 22. They meet monthly across from Andrews Air Force Base. They help build the students character, morals, and integrity, as they teach financial literacy and entrepreneur skills.
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Imeh Smith, founding president of The Circles Edge, Inc. and The Alvin T. Smith Foundation, realized growing up (as well as being a victim) that from grade school on up, there are no major programs addressing the root cause of being teased, ostracized, taunted, and feeling left out. Since Columbine High shooting there have been administrators, social groups, and people trying to implement programs to address peer mediation, tolerance, and various other things along the lines of fitting in, acceptance, and anti-bullying. There hhowever still is a deep atmosphere of bullying, neglect, and forced conformity in most schools as well as many work environments! As they say, bullying is not isolated to schools. It happens in work, in church, and in many other arenas in life!
Imeh Smith also is the daughter of Alvin T. Smith, as well as a published writer, artist, and creator of various programs with similar missions as The Circles Edge, Inc. She feels that the biggest reason for being ostracized and being left out is from misunderstanding, stereotypes, and myths – i.e. ignorance. What people do not understand, they fear and/or reject. She feels that once someone is educated of their ignorance, they will begin to understand. Once one understands, one begins to accept and not ostracize.
The Circle’s Edge, Inc.™ has been around for over a decade. They started small activities around Howard Univ. School of Communications. Here are some of their past accomplishments, current activities, and future goals.
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Past Accomplishments
• Establish meetings and practices at Howard Univ. in 1997 collaborating with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, H U students, and local community members.
• Roots Alt. Learning Center 1998
• Model Secondary School for the Deaf 1998
• Heartland nursing home 1998
• Culture Cafe show 1998
• Presentations in Japan showcasing American culture and dispelling myths 2000 and 2001
• Established the websites for our organization in 2001(www.circlesedge.org and www.alvinscollection.com)
• Incorporated and received 501c3 non-profit status 2001
• Seminar at MLK Library feat. Woodlawn High School art students 2002
• Establish The Circles Edge, Inc. as a SGA (Student Government Association) approved group 2002
• Creating and implementing an awareness program on Levels of Ability collaborating with National Deaf Dance Theater, Open Circle Theater, Seize the Day Dance Troupe, among other persons dispelling the myths and stereotypes regarding ability and disability.
• Create a banner displaying at the College Park Volunteer Fire Dept
• Presented Just Being Me at Rachel Women's Day Center in NW, DC.
Current Activities
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Here are some of our various Meet Ups. These meet ups are geared toward our target population and audience; people/students who may feel bullied, people who don’t fit in, grad students, internationals, incels (involuntary celibacy), and wholesome, love shy, singles who may not be into the bar scene or casual sex. Perhaps they are a little shy, awkward, and nervous, around people or the opposite sex or they might even be waiting for marriage.
1. Fondue & Cash Flow Board Game Night
2. A day at 6-Flags Adventure World
3. Meet up at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
4. 4th of July Picnic
5. Body Worlds Exhibit @ The Maryland Science Center
Click onto our Calendar Page or log onto http://singles.meetup.com/1770 to sign up and RSVP.
and Our Aspirations and Goals for the Future .
We are nearing the ending phase of our multi-media Awareness Campaign on Tolerance, Self-Image, and Ability and we are eagerly searching for a corporate sponsor for this campaign.
Your company will not only benefit from the benevolent work we will provide to the community through this campaign, but it will also receive a tax write off and all of the taxing benefits attributed to donating to a 501c3 organization.
If you, your company, or organization is interested in collaborating with us, on our Awareness Project on Tolerance/ Self Image/& Abilities via volunteering, corporate sponsorship, Cause Related Marketing or In-Kind gifts of time/services/or goods contact our office. This joint opportunity shall offer your company PR and promotional moments on our awareness campaign. The office number is (301)736-9460.
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Join us! Come on out and get involved! Make a difference in society and help change the world 1 person at a time!
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Join us at one of our next meet ups! Click onto our Calendar Page to see what we have planned next and log onto http://singles.meetup.com/1770 to sign up and RSVP.
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Intern or Volunteer
Not in the area but want to get involved and help make a difference. Well cheer up, you can – and big time!
Are you in another city, state, or country?
Are you recuperating, a new mother, or retire who is somewhat housebound?
Are you board stuck in your room/condo/center/or home/
Would you like to be active, to get involved, but are limited in your mobility or ability to get out and about?
Do you have good internet access?
Can you send and receive e-mail?
Are you reliable, dependable, and sincere?
If so, we always need Virtual Volunteers!! Volunteer from out of your home or office by:
• Sending and Receiving E-mails, Phone Calls, and Faxes;
• doing Scheduling, Recruiting and Volunteer Coordination
• Booking Meetings, Programs, Interviews, and Events,
• and /or helping with Promotion, Marketing, and Public Relations!
These jobs can be done virtually right out of your home, office, or room! All you need is internet access and the ability to make regionally and nationally phone calls!
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If you are a university student who receives federal loan and/or grant money to pay for school, then you might qualify for Federal Work Study! If this is so, you could get paid in upwards of $15 or more dollars to volunteer!
These Virtual Volunteer opportunities are great for:
- Housebound volunteers
- Court appointed volunteers who need a certain number of hours to fulfill by a certain date to give to the judge.
- Someone who has limited mobility or ability to get around
- High school students who can fulfill their community service learning hours
- College students who can either fulfill needed volunteer hours or fulfill a required internship
- As well as those wishing for a few extra money grant writing and corporate sponsorships.
Those skilled in areas of:
- photographers
- make up artist
- sculptors
- construction and set designers
- painters
- musicians (drummers, bassist, trumpets, tuba, keyboards, DJing, sound mixing and engineers, etc.)
- dancers
- novelty performers
- as well as business
- marketing
- and financing majors or professionals
- interested, able, willing, and free to travel next summer
- able and willing to commit to rehearsals for this project and
- need to fulfill community service hours or an internship
If you are interested in volunteering or interning with The Circle's Edge, Inc.™, please e-mail us your resume and we will send you our Volunteer/Intern Application. Once we receive your application, reference letters, resume, and the best time to call you, we will schedule a phone interview. There we can speak more about the opportunities and benefits (financial and otherwise) of an internship with us.
You can send your resume to CirclesEdgeInc@gmail.com.
Sponsor as Book /Donate/ & Buy
Wish to make a difference but can’t make it to one of our meet ups and don’t have too many minutes to spare?
Well then sponsor a book, buy a sweater, or simply make an on-line donation via credit card or on-line check. We are currently running a Sponsor a Book Campaign and for every book bought from now until the October, 100% of the profit will go towards The Circle’s Edge, Inc.™ !
Shop for a Good Cause
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T-shirts are now here!!
The Circle's Edge, Inc. T-Shirts, Sweaters, Teddy Bears, & many other items!
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Conversations Out of Chaos Sweaters!
The logo for The Alvin T. Smith Foundation ™!!
And may other cute ideas! So come one come all!! We have all sorts of cute gifts and trendy outfits for you to wear and represent!! Log onto http://www.cafepress.com/circlesedge/4183558 or follow the links from any of our sites!! And yes, we expect these tops to come in all sizes for every beautiful shape of woman - and man. And remember, a portion of the proceeds goes towards The Circle's Edge, Inc.™!!
So now you can look cute and help a good cause!
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Our Office & Info Line is 443-451-9090
Our fax # is 443-927-7909
The Circle's Edge, Inc.TM
P. O. Box 512
Riverdale, MD 20738
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