2024-09-21T11:28:04-07:00 2023-12-31 262923190 FinanceSolutions LLC 30 N Gould St Ste 6306 Sheridan WY 82801 990EZ 2023-01-01 872582353 ISSAQUAH CULTURAL CIRCLE ISSA 4254144999 160 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 326 Issaquah WA 98029 Alicia Spinner President 4254144999 2024-09-21 1 1 Garrett Fisher P01476190 9706927596 2024-09-21 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X X X 55434 X 11399 44035 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55434 29134 0 26668 0 17933 0 15633 89368 -33934 10782 37 -23115 X 1682 0 0 0 9100 352 10782 352 0 23467 10782 -23115 The Circle provides a safe space where individuals and families are empowered to gain knowledge, celebrate their cultures, and engage with their communities. The Circle advocates to reduce barriers for individuals and families by identifying their needs and making them feel welcome and connected so they are able to participate fully in their communities. We welcome individuals and families new to the country, as well as those who are already established in the community. Collaborating together, we provide personal support and identify their needs. We present available resources and services, and according to their needs we provide walk-along service or a referral to community resources and services, and guide them through processes. We offer help to find rental assistance, counseling, insurance, tax preparation, legal services, domestic violence or senior aid, among others. We are also a source for emergent help when necessary. Over 1408 Individuals served in 2023. 1) Community Navigation: We connect individuals and families to existing and new services to help them navigate the experience of living in their communities. All our services are free of charge, and we have created a safe space for individuals and families to meet with us. We offer one-on-one meetings with a flexible schedule based on their availability. We also organize workshops focused on the specific information needs of this group, including topics related to employment, student resources, home ownership, and mental health resources. In 2023, we served over 1470 individuals and provided more than 650 Community Navigation services. The most frequent navigation service we provided was was helping people meet basic needs by applying for assistance with food, clothing, rent, or utilities. The second most frequent service in 2023 was providing information workshops. 2) Education: The Circle provides access to education to bridge the gap for individuals and families to acquire the necessary knowledge to become active participants in their community. Classes include English and other languages, computer and technology, leadership, arts/culture, and parenting. For adults, we offer English as a Second Language classes in partnership with Renton Technical College. At the end of each quarter, we help transfer students who already feel more comfortable to take ESL classes at the college; we also help all of them to understand the opportunities they have to study a technical degree. Oftentimes our educational offerings are multi-generational, such as music classes for toddlers, during which at the same time our Community Navigation team can meet with parents, grandparents, and/or other caregivers. In 2023, we provided over 165 hours of educational classes. 3) Cultural Circles: The Circle provides space and support for cultural groups to meet and develop personal connections. These include the Latino Circle, Chinese Circle, Indian Heritage Circle, Arabic Circle, Pakistani Circle, and Russian Circle. We also have a Teen Circle and the Inclusive Circle, which supports children and teens of all abilities. In addition, we support events that are open and free to all to come together as a community to learn, celebrate, and understand each other's diversity. Special events include Lunar New Year, Day of the Dead, Senior Celebration, Children's Day, Diwali, Colombian Kite Festival, Eid Mubarak Celebration, Tai Chi demonstration, and Ukrainian Pysanky Egg decorating. To avoid cultural appropriation and to recognize the invaluable gift that the diverse community members bring to our cities, events are community-led and designed, with support by The Circle staff. In 2023, The Circle supported 132 hours of cultural meetings and events. 0 29134 29134 Alicia Spinner Executive Director 40 26668 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WA Alicia Spinner 160 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 236 Issaquah WA 98029 4254144999 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 26433 55454 81887 0 0 0 26433 55454 81887 81887 7 7 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 26440 55454 81894 0.99991 1.00 0.00009 0.00 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Direct expenses for nonprofit activities, workshops, and classes. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other general and administrative costs. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Misc Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Furniture Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Accounts Payable An extension was filed.