The Rose Circle is a Southern Oregon community of men and women who provide a safe and empowering place for our youth in which to explore and understand themselves, each other, and the world.

Welcome to the Rose Circle!


Who We Are

Our vision: We create community in which women and men support girls and boys and together we live our purpose, passion, and power.

Our mission: We create a safe environment in which girls and boys empower themselves. Women and men, girls and boys, are present to listen, witness, and offer support.

The Rose Circle Mentoring Network is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that offers mentoring opportunities for adults and youth.


Community Based Circles for Girls

The Rose Circle receives Registrations from girls ages 11-17 and organizes circles who then meet every other week for two hours during the school year. Each girls' circle is guided by two women Mentors who are in turn supported by the larger Rose Circle community. A small fee is charged to cover supplies for the circle and a contribution to a scholarship fund.

One-on-One Mentor Relationships

The Rose Circle supports and matches up women and men who want to be one-on-one mentors for girls and boys. Volunteers find that there is tremendous satisfaction in mentoring youth.

Schools Project - FutureQuest

In partnership with the Phoenix Counseling Center, The Rose Circle mentors began facilitating girls and boys circles in four schools in the Phoenix/Talent School District. Starting in the Fall of 2008, this project is continuing through the 2009-2010 school year. Read a testimonial from one of the School Principals who participated in the program.

Caregiver's Choice

The Rose Circle is certified to be a part of this wonderful program, providing mentors for the children of incarcerated parents. If you are a Guardian or Caregiver of a child in this position, contact us to learn how to apply for this service.

Mentor Training

The Rose Circle provides Mentor Trainings to women and men who want to deepen their understanding of the art of mentoring, become a Mentor through one of the Rose Circle opportunities, or enhance one's skills for an existing position or mentoring relationship. In addition to providing weekend intensive trainings, monthly Mentor Circles are held for mentors to continue to develop skills, give and receive support, share experiences, and grow together in this important work.


How You Can Get Involved

If you'd like to get involved, there are a variety of opportunities. For example, you can be part of our mentoring community in the Rogue Valley, attend a monthly Mentor Circle for skill-building, learn basic mentoring skills for a position you already have, be matched with a youth to become a one-on-one mentor, partner with another mentor to facilitate a girls or boys circle, mentor yourself into your next phase of life.

The Rose Circle Mentoring Network is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that offers mentoring opportunities for adults and youth.

Donate to The Rose Circle

Attend the next Co-ed Mentor Training
October 2, 2010.
























Mentor Application Form

Scholarship Application Form










Camp Luna 2010 was held in June with 26 girls and 13 mentors from around the Rogue Valley, Oregon.

Thank you to all our donors who helped make this experience happen: A generous grant from Women Living Leadership: A branch of the United Way of Jackson County and food and labor donations from Ashland Food Co-op, Market of Choice, Shop'n Kart, Pickled Planet, Dagoba Chocolates, Willow-Witt Ranch, Barking Moon Farm, Marc Rosewood from Pangea, Rogue Creamery, New Sammy's, Katrina's Homemade Salsa, Albertson's, Amy's Kitchen, Linda Clark, Carol Burnett, Mary Ann Jones, Claudia Little, Jacqueline Sa, Joyce Woods, Debra Hurt Burchard, Village Baker, William Davis, Leo Palombo, Danny Gregg, Pete Young


...and to our amazing staff of mentors. ..
Leslie Lanes, Camp Coordinator
Ellen Craine, Registrar
Mary Ann Perry, Kitchen Coordinator
Cara Walsh, Kelly Shelstad and Wendy Patterson - Circle Facilitators
Angela Crum, Danielle Stephens and Arianna Rambach - Luna Mentors
Harmony Haynie, Activities Coordinator
Michele Pavilionus, Sweat Lodge Keeper
See also our photo gallery.
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