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!
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ACE is the recipient of the first (ever) Tennis Ambassador equipment package thanks to Richard Neher and Conga Sports. How will this serve kids in Southland Chicago? Find out here!
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What are the ABC’s of ACE? We went back to basics during the 2020-21 school year to reconnect youth to life-changing services. Check out how this move impacted ACE communities.
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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.
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Smiling is contagious. Just ask Coach Jackson, who has helped the ACE Movement expand at Lincoln Elementary School; her positivity and encouraging smile motivates youth, like Avion, to get in the game. Take a look at what Coach Jackson had to say about Avion’s development as a tennis player and peer leader.
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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 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.
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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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After setting down our roots at Washington Elementary School in Riverdale, Illinois, The ACE Project extended programs to Lincoln and Roosevelt Elementary Schools in Dolton. Click here to see what Dornetta Walker, Principal at Washington Elementary had to say about the work being done in School District #148.
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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!
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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.
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Hitting 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.
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What does it mean to be “Queen of the Court”? Don’t worry, because Shaniyah, with the help of Coach Eaker, from Washington Elementary, will fill you in on all the details. She’ll even do so while hitting the ball past you, taking her rightful spot on the court with her crown.
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Hooray! 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.
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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!
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Our 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.
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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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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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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!
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Riverdale 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.
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