Youth-led, Dakota & Scott Counties

For the community, by the community.

Community Circles & Co creates safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive spaces where youth and families connect, grow, and thrive through leadership, recreation, mentorship, and community engagement.

Serving the South Metro: Dakota and Scott Counties, with programs for youth ages 7 to 24 and their families.
Built with our neighbors
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Neighbors gathered at a Community Circles and Co event
Who we are

We are neighbors who got tired of waiting. Community Circles & Co started right here in the South Metro to give young people real places to gather, lead, and play, with the families and volunteers who care about them close by.

Founded in 2025 by Roda Ahmed after witnessing the growing need for safe spaces and positive opportunities for young people in our community. We primarily serve East African youth, families, and broader communities throughout Dakota and Scott Counties, while welcoming people of all backgrounds.

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Upcoming events

Real gatherings, real neighbors. Bring your family, bring a friend, or come on your own.

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Community members in conversation at a Community Safety Forum
Community panel Saturday, June 21, 2026

Fathers, Youth & Community: Building Safer Futures Together

Father's Day Community Panel. Open to all neighbors, free to attend.

South Metro · location to be announced
Youth playing in a basketball tournament
Recreation August 2026

Youth Basketball Tournament

A week of basketball for ages 7 to 15. Teamwork, leadership, and a lot of cheering from the sideline.

South Metro gym
A community gathering in a local park
Anniversary September 2026

1-Year Anniversary Celebration

One year of programs, neighbors, and youth leadership. Save the date and come celebrate with us.

South Metro · venue to be announced

A year on the court, in the park, and around the table.

Real photos from the gatherings, forums, and family days that built the first year.

A Community Circles and Co community gathering
Volunteers serving food at a community event
Youth leader speaking at a Community Circles event
Families gathered in a local park
Neighbors at a Community Circles event
Neighbors meeting at a Community Circles and Co gathering

The work happens because neighbors show up.

Give what you can or lend a few hours. Both keep the gyms open, the forums running, and the family days free. Every contribution helps build safer, stronger, and more connected communities across the South Metro.