Community
Outreach
We show up for Minneapolis and Saint Paul — on the court, in the classroom, and in the community. Every program we run is built to close gaps, create access, and prove that one city can rise together.
2
Cities Served
3
Active Programs
500
B2S Students Goal
2026
Marketplace Launch
Built for the Twin Cities
Community Outreach is the heartbeat of One City. We believe that real change happens when you show up — consistently, generously, and with purpose. Our programs meet people where they are and give them what they need to move forward.
From competitive basketball circuits to back-to-school giveaways to a community marketplace, every initiative we launch is rooted in one question: what does our community actually need?
One City Hoops
onecityhoops.comOne City Hoops is our flagship community sports program — a competitive circuit and team program for 3rd–8th grade boys and girls across Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We built it because too many talented kids in the Twin Cities never get access to the level of competition and development they deserve.
Basketball is the vehicle. Community, discipline, and opportunity are the destination.
Youth in structured sports programs are 25% less likely to engage in juvenile crime.
78% of low-income youth say sports gave them their first positive adult mentor.
Student athletes are 4x more likely to graduate high school in low-income communities.
The Hoops Circuit
8 sessions. One championship. One All-Star Weekend. The 2026–2027 One City Hoops Circuit runs November through February across the Twin Cities — giving every team a shot at the stage.
Session I
Nov 7–8
Session II
Nov 14–15
Session III
Dec 5–6
Championship
Feb 13–14
$300
per session
$1,200
full circuit
One City Teams
Competitive boys and girls teams from 3rd through 8th grade. Athletes who are ready to take their game seriously compete in the circuit and premier tournaments throughout the region.
3rd–8th
Grades
Boys & Girls
Divisions
Sep 27
Tryout Date
$600
Per Athlete
Tryouts: Sunday, September 27 · Como Park High School, St. Paul
One City Hoops
All-Star Weekend · February 21, 2027
20 athletes selected per age group. 3+ circuit events required. Twin Cities, MN.
One City Marketplace
A One-Stop Shop for the Community
One City Marketplace will be a one-stop shop for those in need — clothes, hygiene products, school supplies, household essentials, and more. All available at low cost or no cost based on household need, because dignity shouldn't have a price tag.
The Physical Need in Minneapolis & Saint Paul
Residents Face Food Insecurity
Over 100,000 people in the Twin Cities metro struggle to access enough food each month.
Feeding America, 2024
Children Live in Poverty
34% of children in Saint Paul live below the poverty line — one of the highest rates in Minnesota.
MN Dept. of Education
Households Lack Basic Hygiene Access
Hygiene insecurity affects 1 in 4 low-income households — limiting school attendance and employment.
United Way, 2023
Can't Afford School Supplies
62% of low-income families in urban MN report being unable to fully supply their children for school.
MN Compass
One City Marketplace exists to meet these needs — directly, locally, and with dignity.
Back 2 School Giveaway
One City Marketplace Initiative
The Mission
No student should walk into the first day of school unprepared. Our Back 2 School Giveaway is on a mission to supply 500 students across Saint Paul and Minneapolis with everything they need to start the year strong.
From backpacks and notebooks to pencils, folders, and grade-specific supplies — completely free to every student and family we serve.
Every Student Receives
Why This Matters
Students — Our Goal
We are committed to putting a fully stocked backpack in the hands of 500 students across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Cost to Families
Every supply kit is completely free. No applications, no income verification, no strings attached.
MN Students in Poverty
Nearly 1 in 5 Minnesota students lives in poverty — making back-to-school supplies a real barrier to learning.
Teachers Buy Their Own Supplies
72% of teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies because students arrive without what they need.
Donate Supplies
Drop off school supplies at any One City event or partner location. Every item goes directly to a student.
Sponsor a Student
Cover the full cost of one student's supply kit — $35 fully equips a child for the school year.
Volunteer
Help us sort, pack, and distribute supplies at the giveaway event. We need hands on deck.
Why Community Outreach Can't Wait
1 in 5
MN children live in poverty
MN Dept. of Education
40%
of Twin Cities youth lack access to organized sports
Aspen Institute
$688
average back-to-school cost per child
NRF 2024
58%
of low-income students lack career counseling access
NCES
Ready to Show Up
for the Community?
Whether you volunteer, donate, sponsor a student, or register a team — every action moves us closer to a stronger Twin Cities.