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ACE is Growing Up

ACE has made big moves in 10 years, and the next decade is on course to do the same! Expect changes based on feedback we received from stakeholders, but please be patient with us as we grow to the next level!

Susan KlumpnerJune 30, 2024mission, vision, non-profit, nonprofit, organization, play, logo, marketing, ace, tennis, after-school, afterschool

USTAF Grants ACE a Future Look

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

Post-Season Stories: Jeremiah

Jeremiah continues to impress with his tennis skills as well as his leadership, kindness, and passion; it’s no wonder Coach Eaker wanted to update us on his progress. Being one of our first Advantage scholarship recipients has given him the edge on and off the court; take a look how!

Susan KlumpnerDecember 23, 2019post-season, season, tennis, play, school, riverdale, ace, washington, chicago, south suburban, nonprofit, organization, after school, afterschool, physical development, child development

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

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

Baltimore's Big Break

The 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!

Return the Serve 2018: A Major Win

Following the unveiling of the renovated Art Courts in Riverdale, The ACE Project had an opportunity to partner with the United States Tennis Association and Chase to host Return the Serve for a 3rd consecutive year. The pictures alone capture all the excitement and fun of the day, but make sure to read up on how it all came together!

Susan KlumpnerAugust 22, 2018tennis, usta, usta foundation, return the serve, chase, bank, donation, event, nonprofit, riverdale, riverdale park district, cooper park, art courts, tennis player, afterschool, after-school, summer, fun, volunteer, donate, play

Coach's Corner: Ms. Janet Eaker

ACE catches up with Ms. Janet Eaker, physical education teacher at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale, to learn what motivates her as a coach and teacher. Her answers may not surprise you---the students play a major role---but Coach Eaker's heart and dedication are felt through her responses

Susan KlumpnerFebruary 13, 2018coach, tennis, after-school, school, gym, teacher, mentor, coaching, sports, sport, play, ace, nonprofit, non-profit, project, program, janet eaker, washington elementary school, riverdale, dolton, elementary, djokovic, novak, federer, nadal, player, tennis player, youth, young, children, child, kids, kid, student, students, washington, chicago

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