United States Tennis Association Foundation has done it again; thanks to their tremendous support, ACE will take our mission to the next level! See what our organizational leaders had to say about the future of ACE.
Read MoreThese days, ACE programs look a bit different, but we are always moving toward equity! We caught up with program leaders in Chicago, Baltimore, and Detroit to understand the local impact of COVID-19 and how it’s shaping their work.
Read MoreSusan Klumpner, ACE’s Executive Director and Co-Founder, discusses the organization’s adapted vision for 2020 to keep kids active and excelling through school shutdowns and stay-in-place orders.
Read MoreA couple of days after the uprising in Baltimore City, we met with area principals to ensure social workers were on-site to support students, parents, and staff. Now, we offer after-school programs at 3 schools; Dave Guzman, Principal at Mary E. Rodman Elementary, offers his insight on ACE and #WeareBaltimore movement.
Read MoreWe are jumping up and down after another inspiring retreat this spring, welcoming new voices to get on board the fast-moving ACE train. What did we gain through this experience as we look ahead?
Read MoreIt’s lining up to be another incredible summer, thanks largely to our partners, like the USTA, that continue to get ACE moving. Consider the latest project taking place at Roosevelt Elementary in Dolton: a blended line addition. Say what? We are repurposing the outdoor laptop for more play!
Read MoreSchool is just about out for summer, but without programs that carry over to the fall, many youth are left in the dark during the break. Now’s your time to shine.
Read MoreHitting the ball over the net can be so intimidating for a tennis novice, but with determination and support from peers and coaches, it becomes just another checked off item on the tennis skill list! Just read Coach Mueller’s Post-Season Story about Ka'merah to see what we mean.
Read MoreHooray! We’re kicking off a new youth story series, called Post-Season Stories, which will highlight the incredible efforts of our ACE-ers during the program season as told by our coaches. This first story comes from Coach Mueller at Pitts-Ashburton Elementary in Baltimore about perseverance, a new mantra, and Denim.
Read MoreWe are dancing on the courts as ACE brings our programs up to Motown. There has already been a lot of moving and shaking to find the community partners who will get us up and running, but have we found our rhythm? Read more!
Read MoreEach 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.
Read MoreOur laces are tied up, and our rackets are strung. Our ACE-ers are ready to get on the courts! With the success of the Winner Wonderland campaign, the Spring season ahead looks even brighter. How have you helped us grow our impact? Just take a look and see.
Read MoreThe summer months in the Chicagoland area were heating up with all the activities around the Art Courts renovation project, but that doesn't mean our Baltimore youth watched the summer pass by without any tennis!
Read MoreRiverdale joins communities located in Miami, Los Angeles, Cincinnati and New York as part of the Art Courts initiative, a tennis court renovation project that amplifies the importance of public courts and their ability to provide youth with rich opportunities for growth, personal development, and culture.
Read MoreWow, 12 weeks went by fast! With the successful wrap of Serve and Connect in Baltimore and Chicago, we reflect on the lessons learned then consider how to sustain the relationships we established through the project.
Read MoreThough 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?
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreFor our first time going beyond, Ms. Marika Allen-Lyles, 4th grade math and science teacher at Calvin Rodwell Elementary School in Baltimore, chronicles the leadership qualities blossoming in 4th grader Nathaniel (far right) as he takes charge on the court and in the classroom.
Read MoreThe ACE Project was invited by the USTA Foundation to attend the Spring 2018 Capacity Building Training in Orlando, Florida. Though it might not sound like the place where dreams come true, members of the ACE team gathered with organizations from across the country to discuss how best to make childhood dreams become a reality.
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