Innovative program pairs low- and middle-income class members to tackle poverty issues.

The Circles Initiative, introduced in 2007 by Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, focuses on a simple approach to tackle issues facing many low-income families in the community—communication.

This community impact program connects low-income people with "allies" in the middle- and upper-class, and together the two groups mentor each other as they both learn strategies of success.

Lou Seipel, Director of Supportive Services for Community Properties of Ohio Management Services, shares more about the Circles Initiative in this interview, featured in the October issue of The Columbus Foundation e-News.

(Length: 5 min 38 sec)