When Circles of Light founder Michelle St. Romain-Wilson first applied for non-profit status with the IRS in 1999, she had a vision of an educational organization that would help children grow up healthy and happy. The circle is a universal
When Circles of Light founder Michelle St. Romain-Wilson first applied for non-profit status with the IRS in 1999, she had a vision of an educational organization that would help children grow up healthy and happy.
The circle is a universal symbol of wholeness and harmony. Light represents that bright potential which exists within each one of us. Circles of Light is an organization committed to celebrating and honoring that bright potential and sacred wholeness in all people in communities across the globe.
Nine years later Circles of Light has grown tremendously and now serves children and their families on Kaua‘i through the support of private individuals like Craig and Lisa Maas who recently contributed $5,000 to the organization.
The Maas’ are a community-minded couple who want to “give back to the community. Kaua’i really needs what Circles of Light has to offer,” said Maas.
“In the six years that I’ve been involved with Circles of Light, I’ve seen so many children benefit from our programs,” said executive director Sharon Gonsalves. “Their faces light up with pride when they receive attention for their creations — whether it’s painting, drawing, acting, mask making, artificial flower arranging, ceramics or any of the other activities they participate in.”
The organization designs and offers programs based on holistic, multi-cultural, and creative principles; connects individuals and organizations in a common purpose of healing and creation; and participates in supportive programs through working in partnership with other organizations.
Circles of Light is currently offering after-school art programs in six locations around Kaua‘i. They also offer a program for adults several times a year called E Malama Kou Kino — Taking Care of Mind, Body and Spirit — where you can relax, refresh and renew the spirit with art and yoga classes, massage, healthy meals and live entertainment. The next E Malama Kou Kino will take place on March 1.
For details or more information about Circles of Light call 632-0116 or visit circlesoflight.org.
