detroit — What's the Racket?

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.

Susan KlumpnerJuly 22, 2021united states tennis association, grant, ustaf, usta, tennis, chicago, baltimore, detroit, play, afterschool, after-school, nonprofit, non-profit, strategy, vision, future

Communities Conquering COVID

These 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.

Susan KlumpnerApril 23, 2020baltimore, chicago, detroit, covid, ace, the ace project, chicago tribune, Shelley Orman, Fox News 5, Baltimore, Maryland, Michigan, Illinois, unemployment, program, leader, ebonye jones, dedra burnett, ray haggard, Steve Neavling

Statement from ACE's Executive Director on COVID-19

Susan 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.

The ACE Movement: Detroit

The most recent stop for the ACE Movement, Detroit, came about following discussions with community leaders about how accessible tennis and education are for youth in underserved neighborhoods. Check out what Ray Haggard, Athletic Coordinator at University Prep Science & Math School, shared about this move.

Susan KlumpnerDecember 16, 2019detroit, tennis, play, school, uprep, elementary, education, ray haggard

All On Board

We 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?

Susan KlumpnerJuly 10, 2019tim ross, nicole clopton, grace philipp, chase, ashley jackson, board, director, nonprofit, organization, philanthropy, governance, ace, the ace project, chicago, detroit, baltimore, terri wilkerson, dolton, riverdale, leadership, leader, lead

Outside the Lines

It’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!

Sunny Serve Up

School 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.

Susan KlumpnerMay 30, 2019riverdale, dolton, baltimore, detroit, nonprofit, non-profit, organization, youth, program, programs, summer, underserved, under-served, community, social justice, economic justice, fun, play, champion, tennis, camp, donate

Motown, Mo' Tennis

We 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!

NEWS & PRESS

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