Friendship SeminarsPartner Information for Schools

Why the Friendship Circle?Connecting Schools and Nonprofits for the Good of the Entire Community

When schools and nonprofits work in isolation, so much potential for synergy is lost. Why

reinvent the wheel? Friendship Seminars were born out of our 10+ years of inspiring and

motivating teenagers. When we come together, everyone benefits from collaboration.

Rethink Stereotypes

Put Youth in a Leadership Role

Elevate the Conversation

Empower with Tools for Positive Change

Using multimedia and interactive teaching techniques, we

guide youth to rethink the differences that often divide us such

as disabilities, socioeconomic status, skin color, and more.

We don’t teach to participants—instead, we challenge them to

find creative solutions to the isolation and lack of inclusion in

our society.

Instead of preaching on the ills of bullying, Friendship Seminars

are an overwhelmingly positive discussion. We’ve found that

the right attitude follows from changed thinking…naturally.

Motivated youth need concrete steps to put learning into action

or the momentum can be lost. We’ve created a list of volunteer

opportunities so that they can impact their community.

What We Do for Youth

What We Do for our PartnersSchools and Nonprofits all over Milwaukee

We create programs tailored to the needs,

challenges, and strengths of each partner.

Seminars are further customized based on the age

of participants and the level of involvement desired

by the administration.

We know that funding is scarce beyond core

curriculums, so it’s all provided at no cost to our

partners—from the bussing down to the last

delicious cookie served.

Groups Served to DateEleven Partners – More in the Works

Our Next Generation, Milwaukee Community Cyber High School, Boys and Girls

Clubs, Concordia University, Hillel High, The Academy, PEARLS for Teen Girls,

Penfield Children’s Center, La Causa Charter School, Shalom High School, and the

S. Francis Children’s Center

How Friendship Seminars Work

Initial Contact Coordination Seminar Day Follow Up

Phone calls/emails with

organization leadership,

meetings, discussion of

partnership options

Date(s) set, bussing priced

and booked, curriculum

refined, handouts created,

snacks purchased

Room set up with

multimedia equipment,

final pre-event contact with

partner, seminar held, post

event clean up

Surveys collected, data

collated and shared with

partners, participants

contacted, awards

distributed

Step One: Step Two: Step Three: Step Four:

Planning and Coordination is the Key for Success

ImpactWe are changing lives!

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1,728

50

350

Participants

Hours of Impact

Youth Scheduled

# Awaiting Funding

100% of administrators evaluated the

program as relevant, engaging, and fun for

their participants

96% of participants chose a follow-up action

and wrote about their plan to make it

happen

Ages served ranged from 3rd grade to

college juniors.

COMPLETED PENDING FUNDING

1,800

Est. Impact

Changing Mindsets; Changing CommunitiesA Sampling of Participants’ Feedback Sheet Comments

“It doesn't matter what's on the outside because every one has a soul deep down inside of them.” - Adriana, Grade

6, Keefe Avenue School

“Change starts with you. Don't wait on it because it starts with you.” - Fatuma, Grade 8, Clara Mohammed School

“You might not look the same but in the inside we all have a heart, brain, and feelings." - Latoya, Grade 8, BEAM

“Everyone should be loved. And treated right. No matter what." - Melanie, Grade 6, La Causa Charter School

“I will help out at a soup kitchen or at the Saint Anns Center." - Marqia, Grade 8, Milwaukee College Prep - Lloyd

“I observed someone getting bullied at the park across the street from my house (Jarvis) by a local bully. I plan to

stand up for him because he can't." - Terrance, Grade 12, Milwaukee Community Cyber High School

“I will chose someone who is disable on my team so they will not be left out." - Cody, Grade 6, Gaenslen BGC

“I can make a difference by STANDING UP for people who are littler than others." - Antayah, Grade 6, Carmen

Middle School

“I want to be able to be in someone's life so that they know that someone cares about them no matter what type of

situation they are in. I also want to be able to help better my community become stronger in reaching out to others

and being involved in others lives so that the world we live could be a better place for everyone.” - Sahara, Grade

11, St. Joan Antida High School

Thank YouTOGETHER, WE CAN TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITY!