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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreDo you feel the heat? The ACE Project sure does as our summer programs shine in the sun, fueled by funding from Chicago Tennis Patrons. We still need your support to ignite the season and get more ACE-ers on the courts!
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 MoreThe first year of the Parent Mentor Program was a big success, and we are so proud of all the parents in Riverdale/Dolton who made this possible! See what the program meant to those who made the commitment to mentor.
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 MoreWhen our ACE-ers find their voices through exercises on and off the court, it is a transformative experience to watch. Take Coach Burnett’s word(s) for it as she describes Jadaiah’s blossoming into a social butterfly at Washington Elementary in her Post-Season Story!
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 MoreWhat 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.
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 MoreWhat 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!
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 MoreWhat makes a good ACE coach? We believe it’s all about passion; still, it’s important for The ACE Project to provide opportunities for our coaches to ignite their passion by taking action. See how our trainings serve as the perfect spark!
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 MoreWe are growing together at The ACE Project. Our organization continues to evolve as our young ACE-ers step up as leaders and role models for their peers. See how it came together for Emmanuel, as told by Coach Burnett from Washington Elementary.
Read MoreThe Winner Wonderland campaign is reaching its end, but the inspiring stories keep coming! Like Terry’s story, as told by Coach Armour from Lincoln Elementary, which shows how young leaders are able to develop through ACE!
Read MoreThere is something wonderful about seeing kindergarteners on the courts, trying their best to focus on holding the tennis racket AND watching the ball AND taking a swing AND standing in place! And their smiles when they finally make contact is the cherry on the top! Just ask Coach Siller from Washington Elementary.
Read MoreThere are so many lessons to be learned through tennis, and The ACE Project loves to see how our kids apply themselves in order to grow. Alisia, in particular, has take great strides forward, and we are grateful to Coach Sanders for helping us see how!
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