Our hearts are full 💛 Lisa (left) and Nicole (right) exemplify the life-long bonds formed in the ACE Mentoring Program. When Nicole moved to Minnesota for high school, Lisa traveled all the way to celebrate her graduation! A huge thank you to the Mass Mentoring Partnership for their generous support of our Mentoring Program!
African Community Education
Individual and Family Services
Worcester, MA 541 followers
Empowering African refugee and immigrant youth and families through educational, leadership, and cultural programming.
About us
Worcester is one of the largest hubs in the country for African-born immigrants, with a population near 20,000. While some of these immigrants find socio-economic success upon moving to the United States, many others, including many refugees, do not. African Community Education assists African refugee and immigrant youth and families in achieving educational success and socio-economic stability through access to academic support, leadership development, cultural expression, and community outreach. We believe and invest in the transformative powers of education, mentorship, and access to opportunities. Through impactful programming and relationship building, we provide what kids and families need to succeed - the knowledge people are in their corner, eye-opening experiences, and the creativity to imagine a brighter future. For youth ages 10 and up, ACE hosts After School, Saturday, Mentoring, Summer Reading, and Workforce Development Programs. Through these programs, ACE provides access to tutoring, supplemental classroom time, experiential learning activities, and one-on-one mentoring which help students succeed academically. ACE also serves as a liaison between the student, family, and local public schools to ensure each student’s home and school lives provide environments for success. For parents of our students, ACE provides English as Second Language and Citizenship classes as part of our Family Education Program along with wraparound outreach services to help families access needed services and benefits. Through this work, we have changed the lives of thousands of African refugees and immigrants.
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http://africancommunityeducation.org/
External link for African Community Education
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Worcester, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
51 Gage St
Worcester, MA 01605, US
Employees at African Community Education
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Gina Engel, CPA, MBA
Director of Operations and Finance at African Community Education
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Janet M Bessette Ivaska
Mentor at African Community Education (ACE) & Mentor at Girls Choice @YWCA/BBBS
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Joanne Gravell
Part-time Program Specialist at Family Services of Central Massachusetts
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Amal Abdelgadir
Senior Program Management Coordinator at The Kaizen Company
Updates
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The 1:1 experience we offer at ACE is the backbone of our work. 🙌 Our Outreach Program provides personalized assistance for individuals and families, offering support for a wide range of needs. Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program combines group learning with individual support to help each participant thrive. We are incredibly grateful to The Clowes Fund for their generous support. 💛 The Clowes Fund is a family foundation established in 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, that makes grants in Indianapolis, Massachusetts and northern New England to support human services, education, and the arts. 📸 Rose Wine Photography 📍 ACE Building (51 Gage St.)
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The TPS clinic is this Saturday! 🙌 On July 13th from 9am-5pm at 6 Institute Rd., ACE and partner organizations will host a clinic for Haitian families to apply for or renew their Temporary Protected Status benefits. Help us support their journey to stability and security by donating, volunteering, and spreading the word! The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) eligibility to include Haitian individuals and families who have been in the U.S. since June 3, 2024. Through this clinic, we aim to assist eligible Haitian individuals in applying for or renewing their TPS benefits. Sign up to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/eMkJ8nHk Donate to cover the costs of the free clinic: https://lnkd.in/ertGtB9n
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Support the TPS clinic for newly arrived Haitian families! 💡 On July 13th from 9am-5pm at 6 Institute Rd., ACE and partner organizations will host a clinic for Haitian families to apply for or renew their Temporary Protected Status benefits. Help us support their journey to stability and security by donating, volunteering, and spreading the word! The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) eligibility to include Haitian individuals and families who have been in the U.S. since June 3, 2024. Through this clinic, we aim to assist eligible Haitian individuals in applying for or renewing their TPS benefits. Sign up to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/eMkJ8nHk Donate to cover the costs of the free clinic: https://lnkd.in/ertGtB9n
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🖥️♻️ Introducing the ACE Tech Program! Do you have unused tech devices gathering dust at home? Now you can give them a new life and make a meaningful difference in the ACE community! The ACE Tech Program allows you to donate your *intact and functioning* devices to African Community Education (ACE). Our IT team will set up these devices for ACE families who could greatly benefit from them!
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Reliving the magic of the ACE Festival! ✨ https://lnkd.in/ems_rfD8
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New t-shirt drop! 🔥 We are RESILIENT. We are EMPOWERED. $25 donation per shirt! Reach out to the ACE team to enjoy our limited-edition merch: marketing@acechildren.org. 📸 Rose Wine Photography
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Highlights from the 2024 ACE Festival 💛 Thank you to all who joined us! The rain forecast didn't scare us, and we appreciate all who came out for a wonderful time. Thank you to our friends Crocodile River Music for the best tunes and dancing! Thank you also to our friends at The Innovation Learning Center and Zero Robotics for cheering on the spring cohort of robotics students! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. @worcesterartscouncil @masscultural #WACFunded #PowerOfCulture 📸 Rose Wine Photography
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