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Nurturing the Roots that Give Rise
Nurturing the Roots that Give Rise

Each step of our evolution has been made possible thanks to collaborative efforts within the communities we serve. As we grow, these partnerships become even more crucial to our success; take a look at how we have set down new roots in Baltimore to benefit more youth.

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Susan Klumpnerbaltimore, ace, heart, home, home is where the heart is, riverdale, dolton, coppin state, bcyf, baltimore children and youth fund, baltimore children & youth fund, grant, nonprofit, development, fund, funding, kids safe zone, safe, safety, partnership, partners, philanthropy, giving
The Summer Upswing
The Summer Upswing

Though many students jump for joy when school is excused for the summer, the children living in south suburban Chicago and Baltimore City are forced to consider their level of safety due to increased violence. How can we make a difference in young lives and save the summer through The ACE Project?

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Susan Klumpnertennis, baltimore, chicago, riverdale, dolton, violence, summer, school, afterschool, student, students, elementary, threat, violent, shootings, camp, outdoors, youth, kids, children, child, development, safety, safe, secure, infrastructure, donation, donate, nonprofit, programs
Doing What it Takes
Doing What it Takes

The ACE Project aim to strengthen our community networks by launching Serve and Connect, which will welcome local police officers into our Baltimore- and Chicago-based schools and give them the opportunity to participate in learning activities with students. In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Foundation, Serve and Connect kicks off at the end of February, and we can't wait for the fun to begin! 

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Susan Klumpnerchicago, baltimore, riverdale, dolton, USTA, tennis, police, serve, connect, justice department, police department, police officer, officer, matthew henson elementary school, roosevelt elementary school, lincoln elementary school, calvin rodwell elementary school, community, engagement, violence, collaboration, youth, student, students, freddie gray, safety, well-being, security, protection, law, law enforcement