The Center for a Vital Community is seeking public involvement for Study Circles

The Center for a Vital Community was formed to bring residents together who want to make a lasting impact on their community. 

The CVC has created Study Circles as the main avenue to create the lasting change that communities need to thrive. According to the CVC, Study Circles are a process for public dialogue and community change. They begin with inclusive community organizing that draws people from all parts of the county to work on an issue of shared concern.

The discussions held during the Study Circles focus on problems within Sheridan County, the actions that can be realistically taken to battle the problem and the processes that make those actions happen. The result of those discussions are often programs or non-profit organizations that become independent of the CVC.

CVC Director Amy Albrecht. 

Study Circles are held at a variety of times and days for the convenience of the residents that participate. Each circle contains 8-12 people coming from different parts of the community. These groups meet together for five, two-hour sessions to discuss the issues and possible solutions led by two CVC facilitators that keep track of the ideas discussed and keep the conversations on a timely track. 

The CVC Study Circles have tackled many issues in the past, the latest, Mental Health Matters, will hold a Kick-Off Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Sue Henry Auditorium at Sheridan High School. The Kick-Off events are designed to provide sign-ups for the circles and a foundation for the further conversations. 

If you would like to learn more about the CVC, Study Circles and see what those circles have provided in the past, click here.