Welcome to the official website of the Aberdeen Area Diversity Coalition! We are a non-profit community organization located in Aberdeen, SD and are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for the city's newest residents.

                                                                                                                           
​"Aberdeen is a safe and beautiful city. I lived before in Arizona, but there is too much crime and not many jobs. Aberdeen has so many parks."    Fausto, 30, Guatemala 
                                                        
​"I like to play soccer and go fishing. Sometimes it is difficult for me because I can't speak English well. But I'm trying hard to improve myself."    So, 24, Thailand
                                                         
"I have had a good experience with people from this city. I feel grateful because they help me when I need it. I want to stay here for a long time because I'm happy here."    Yanet, 22, Cuba         
                                                                                   
​"I lived in San Diego and Minnesota before I came to Aberdeen. Here I have a job and safe place. I like it a lot for my family and me."   Abdi, 30 Somalia            ​