Join us in welcoming Jane!

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Jane Killefer | Mentor Liaison
We are excited to announce the addition of Jane Killefer, Mentor Liaison, to our team here at Circle of Friends. Jane is a lifelong professional educator who excels in community leadership and is dedicated to youth-centered initiatives, particularly serving underrepresented and underserved populations. Her responsibilities will include continuing to grow and support our mentors, provide consistent and clear communication, and assisting our Circle of Friends team in creating greater opportunities for our youth within the Sisters community and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Jane!

Who We Are

Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends is a revolutionary mentoring program, transforming lives, one child at a time. Transformation takes place when we connect Sisters most vulnerable children with trained volunteer mentors.  Circle of Friends will stay with our children kindergarten through high school graduation no matter what! 
Our Mission 
​To provide Friends and resources that promote equal access and opportunity for Sisters’ underserved children and youth to develop life skills, social skills, academic success, and individual talents.

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Our Vision
Circle of Friends offers every Sisters’ child or youth in need with trained mentors who provide consistent, long-term, meaningful relationships.  Working collaboratively with Sisters School District, community service  providers, and parents, Circle of Friends develops and implements inclusive plans and support systems for mentees. Circle of Friends works to provide children and youth with positive experiences and opportunities that contribute to their current and future success.
​The Need
Over 65 children in the Sisters community participated in the Circle of Friends Mentoring Program in the 2025-26 school year.
Within this group:
  • 87%  live in a low income household
  • 100% have experienced at least four adverse childhood experience
  • 56%  live in a single parent/guardian household
  • 62% have family members who have had interaction with the Justice System
At any given time, there are at least 7 children waiting for a Mentor

Mentoring Works

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