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Statement from ACE's Executive Director on COVID-19
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.

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Post-Season Stories: Jeremiah
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!

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The ACE Movement: Baltimore
The ACE Movement: Baltimore

A 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.

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The Buck Stops Here
The Buck Stops Here

What does your dollar do when you donate to The ACE Project? How far does it stretch when considering how many young lives it may impact or how many community adults it may hire to serve as program leaders? We turn to a long-time supporter, Ms. Marilyn Curran for her side of the racket on why she decides to ACE!

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The 5 W's (and H) of the Parent Mentor Program
The 5 W's (and H) of the Parent Mentor Program

The ACE Project has been so fortunate to work alongside parents in our communities to benefit our programs, and with the Parent Mentor Program, we will take a crucial step forward toward better parent engagement. What is this program, though? Why is it important? How will we pull it off? Don’t worry! We have the answers!

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Baltimore's Big Break
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!

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Served and Connected
Served and Connected

Wow, 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.

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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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Coach's Corner: Ms. Janet Eaker
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

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Beyond the Baseline: Nathaniel at Calvin Rodwell Elementary
Beyond the Baseline: Nathaniel at Calvin Rodwell Elementary

For 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.

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Making Dreams Come True
Making Dreams Come True

The 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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