the Arkansas Delta
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Years of
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How Delta Circles Serves
Delta Circles utilizes techniques to advance economic equity, entrepreneurship and innovation to change the trajectory of communities. By recognizing the value of Black women and rural communities it provides solutions that impact generational change.
Entrepreneurship & Economic Power
Technology & Innovation Access
Opportunity Hub & Gathering Spaces
Financial Empowerment & Wealth Building
“I have a child that attends the Delta Circles Coding League. It is a wonderful program that provides marvelous milestones for the children. I am very proud for my child to be in the program. Anything associated with Delta Circles; my child will be involved.”
S. Gates
PARENT“My favorite part about being in the Youth Coding League was working with others and mostly being able to experience things that I had never experienced before, because I never knew what coding was before.”
Trinity G.
7TH GRADER“There are a lot of smart people here who can help you even if you don’t know how to code. It has always had an impact on me because it has been such a safe environment. It feels like my safe place where I can come in and be myself and not be judged by what
I do or what I don’t do.”
Malachi S.
6TH GRADER“I would recommend the Byte Size Tech program because people I know don’t really have the confidence to get out and meet different people. But I would recommend this to them because I think it would be fun for them to be able to explore and play with LEGOs, and code and also you get free snacks every day.”
Ethan S.
5TH GRADER“After my first class here – when I left out of the door, the first thing that I said was, 'I needed this!' I kept saying it. Especially after the self-care class. It makes you hold up a mirror and take accountability of where you have fallen short, and also makes you look at yourself and say that you are stronger than you believed that you were and that you are doing way better than you think you are.”
Linsey Holden
MOTHER“I feel like this program is a place where women are celebrated. We lift each other up all the time. We need it because we get so wrapped up in doing what we are doing for other people. I was wrapped up in everyone else and now I am finally finding out what I actually want out of life because the questions that thy asked challenged me to think about it and isolate not what my husband wants or needs or what my kids want or need but what I want and need.
R. Burton
MOTHER"My favorite room was the gaming room for my grandson. The mom’s room was a fabulous idea to help moms decompress. I absolutely loved the room where they were growing things and doing the seedlings. But I love all of it. Keep up the good work.”
K. Baker
“I think it is pretty obvious that black women by far are usually left out when it comes to access to certain resources and getting ahead to really create the life they want. Delta Circles, in my opinion is a very valuable piece for enabling and helping people actually build the life they want. To me, that’s a form of freedom.”
Malik Barnes
COMMUNITY PARTNER“Everyone is welcome here. I have felt it myself. I am a real pale person in a dark
community and I have just been loved on and I feel like I am a part of the community because of Delta Circles.”
Micki Dingles
ENTREPRENEURDelta Innovation Hub
The historic Eliza Miller campus is re-purposed into a vibrant hub. Designed to create innovative mindsets while generating sustainable incomes through entrepreneurship, technology, and agriculture.
Patricia Ashanti, Founder & CEO
As the founder and CEO of Delta Circles, Patricia is a visionary advocate for economic change for Black women and their communities. She believes in the greatness of people and that investing in Black women, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship is the key to strengthening communities of color.
Since 2011, Delta Circles has been working in the Helena-West Helena community to implement a high-impact strategy that promotes economic equity and collaboration.
Our team has expanded to include additional local entrepreneurs and community leaders who are committed to creating a new narrative for the Arkansas Delta.
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