Circle Venture is an arm of the Circle of Hope network of churches created to generate and support opportunties for compassionate service. We support mission teams as they provide alternative educational opportunities for children and youth including a Saturday Club for elementary school students and leadership development opportunities for youth. Our Thrift Store provides jobs and community gathering initiatives. Our Circle of Peacemakers team offers workshops retreats and a listserv on peace and reconciliation. Our Water Team seeks to provide clean water to 6000 people worldwide by 2012 through education and service projects.