Thank you for your interest in participating in this new trust-building community initiative by the AB Racial Justice Collaborative and Acton-Boxborough United Way.

Community circles connect people of all backgrounds to share and listen to each other's stories. Whether you are a long-time resident or have recently moved here, you will experience the power to meaningfully connect with “strangers”. Each 1-hour Circle explores a specific topics such as belonging, values, gratitude or getting to know you.

Acton-Boxborough United Way and the AB Racial Justice Collaborative sponsored the training of 16 local volunteer Circle Keepers to hold the circle as a safe space for respectful conversation.  It is grounded in restorative and healing practice as our opportunities to deeply connect with people from different backgrounds is increasingly rare. The Circles are open to residents of 16 years and older. Each Circle is designed for small groups of 10-12 participants.

You can sign up as an individual or with a friend or family member (fill in the first section of the form), or if you would like a Circle Keeper to come and facilitate a Circle for your neighborhood, sports team, book club, or another club of organization you belong to, we can do this (fill in the 2nd section of the form).

We offer both in-person and Zoom conversations. Participation is free. All we ask is to come with an open heart.

If you wish more information or have specific questions, please contact info@abuw.org or call (978) 263 1777 and a volunteer Circle Keeper will get back to you.

Thank you for helping to build an inclusive, caring and connected community!