CdlH PROGRAMS:

Círculo is committed to providing community programs and comprehensive human resources to the vulnerable families and individuals residing in underserved communities on Long Island. Now the challenges are greater and the need for our services continues to grow enormously. Consequently, we are increasing our efforts to enrich the communities we reside in to meet those needs. As a vibrant, progressive, and economically developed organization we encourage full participation in civic and community life as the road to empowerment and stable employment. Our aim is not simply to find appropriate employment for our participants, but also to teach the practices and understandings that will lead to permanent, sustained employment. In addition, we continue to meet the evolving needs of our community by offering immigration and citizenship counseling, recreational programs for youth, and cultural programs for the greater population.

Career & Employment

The goal of Círculo Career Services is to provide career related services to both Hempstead and Long Beach ( Long Island) communities. We are committed to providing high quality employment services to Círculo clients representing a wide range of educational, cultural and social-economic backgrounds. When needed for individual career development, we tap into Círculo’s educational resources (ESL and/or GED) and computer training resources. Our services include access to Career Centers in both Hempstead and Long Beach.

Crisis Intervention

Círculo offers a wide variety of crisis intervention programs for multiple needs. Please call for additional information.

Cultural

Círculo offers a range of different educational programs including:

• Sabado Cultural

• Hispanic Heritage Month

Domestic Violence

The Salva Domestic Violence Program provides English/Spanish bilingual support services to victims of domestic violence. Services including crisis intervention, evening apartments, case management, counseling, referrals, and court advocacy with family and criminal court issues. The agency also operates a bilingual hotline to provide support, crisis intervention and education to individuals living with violence or who have questions about violence and support services. Proyecto Justicia provides legal representation and advocacy to low income underserved victims of domestic violence. Services including advocacy and legal representation with issues such as orders of protection, custody petitions, child support petitions and spousal support petitions. Casa Salva provides temporary housing to homeless survivors of victimes of domestic violence and their families fleeing from abusive relationships.

Educational & Literacy

The mission of Career and Educational Services is to encourage full participation in civic community life and to expand work opportunities for our participants. Círculo's Career and Educational program empowers clients providing education in a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where adults gain confidence communicating via enhanced skills in:

• Language proficiency

• Computer technology

• Social Interaction

Health Services

HIV/AIDS Services and Comenzado Bien

Housing Services

The Supported Housing Program (SHP) provides rental assistance to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. The Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) offers permanent housing for homeless families in the Nassau County community. Casa Salva provides temporary housing to homeless survivors of victimes of domestic violence and their families fleeing from abusive relationships. Casa Serendidad provides temporary housing assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS who have experienced repeated homelessness.

Immigration Services

Círculo is in the process of enhancing the services our immigration program provides to the community. Services will include: education, information and referrals. Please call the office for additional information. (click here for complete details)

Recreation

Soccer,Tae-Kwon-Do, Dance, and Basketball

Speaker Bureau

We have staff available to speak about a range of topics affecting youth, individuals and families. We can provide on-site training and seminars per your request. We also have space in our new Long Beach Program Office to provide trainings. In addition we can provide customized staff development according to your needs. (click here for complete details)

Technology Training

The mission of our Community Technology Center (CTC) is to provide Nassau County residents with access to information technology and related training. We leverage computer technology to improve academic achievement, teach new job-related skills, build small businesses and empower people to become "digital citizens".

Youth Program

Partners After-School Program
Y.E.S. (Youth Empowerment Services)