African Community Education

@aceworcester

Empowering African refugee and immigrant families through educational, leadership, and cultural programming. A community org based in Worcester, MA.

51 Gage St. Worcester, MAafricancommunityeducation.orgJoined June 2010

758 Following

963 Followers

African Community Education’s Tweets

Pinned Tweet

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Jan 17

A year after acquiring the facility, we have officially moved into the new ACE Center at 51 Gage St. in Worcester!! 🎉 On January 12th, we welcomed ACE students and families to our new headquarters for the first time. ❤️ Read more on the ACE blog: medium.com/aceworcester/a

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Thank you for having us at the 11th Annual EPIC tournament!! We had a blast playing soccer and hanging out with the community! Congratulations to

@Ascentria

, the 2023 champions! ⚽️ Shout out to CETS Worcester for being amazing hosts!

African Community Education

@aceworcester

May 10

Join us for AFRICA DAY! We will host the student showcase on May 20th at ACE and a panel of experts on May 25th at the

@EcoTarium

! The event is FREE, but please register ahead of time! donate.acechildren.org/campaign/afric

African Community Education

@aceworcester

May 4

The ACE Drum Team showing off their skills at

@jmacworcester

! Kudos to all the team members - we can't wait to see your next performance! Thank you to our friends at

@crocrivermusic

for your leadership and friendship 🎶🥁 #youthpower #artisticexpression #drumming

African Community Education

@aceworcester

May 3

We're hiring! Join ACE, where we assist African refugee and immigrant youth and families in achieving educational and social stability. If you’re interested in joining our team, check out our part-time and full-time openings on Indeed! indeed.com/cmp/African-Co

African Community Education

@aceworcester

May 2

ACE is now the proud owner of two vans!! 🚌💨 The vans greatly increase access to ACE's services, whether ACE families want to attend ACE or need transportation to an appt in Worcester. 🤝 THANK YOU to former Senator H. Chandler and

@MassGov

for supporting this vital purchase!

African Community Education

@aceworcester

May 1

Paint Night was a success! We had over a dozen mentors and mentees join us for a fun-filled night of art and inspiration. 🎨 Thank you to the fabulous mentors who volunteer their time at ACE! If you'd like to learn more about the ACE Mentoring Program, reach out to our team ❤️

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Apr 28

TOMORROW! Join us for the 2023 EPIC Soccer Tournament, a FREE event hosted annually by Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS). ACE will be one of the first teams to kick off the tournament! See you tomorrow at 9 am at the Goddard Elementary School Gym (14 Richards St)!

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Apr 27

This month, ACE's art teacher Sammi hosted Cat Day! The students requested a visit from Sammi's cat, Kiki. 🐈‍⬛ To welcome Kiki to the classroom, ACE student Emmanuel envisioned and built a home for their guest! 🏡

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Apr 19

We have been loving the days with warm weather! Sunny days mean ACE's Early Literacy Program can take full advantage of the playground at our new home. ❤️❤️❤️

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Apr 5

Photos from our recent ThinkGive session where ACE students discussed kindness and learned about stereotypes, labels, ally, & allyship. Through

@ThinkGive21

, students practice recognizing the good in others, communicating effectively, and giving back to their community. 💗

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 31

We are so honored and proud to have celebrated Kaska Yawo, ACE's Executive Director & Co-Founder, for achieving the title of Nonprofit Business Leader of the Year! 🏆️ Thank you to

@WBJournal

for hosting everyone for such a special occasion.

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 28

Join us on March 29th at 4:30pm for a free screening and panel discussion on "Missing in Brooks County" at the Traina Center for the Arts at 92 Downing Street. ACE's very own E.D. and Co-Founder, Kaska Yawo, will speak on the panel discussion following the screening!

@ClarkUVPA

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 24

Join us on March 29th at 4:30pm for a free screening and panel discussion on "Missing in Brooks County" at the Traina Center for the Arts at 92 Downing Street.

@ClarkUVPA

ACE's very own E.D. and Co-Founder, Kaska Yawo, will speak on the panel discussion following the screening!

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 23

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this week's ACE Mentoring Program Info Session! We can't wait to see the mentoring relationships that come out of this awesome group ✨

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 22

Today marks the start of #Ramadan! We have a special message for those celebrating Ramadan 💌 #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak

0:30

58 views

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 21

TODAY, MARCH 21st! Learn why you should become a mentor at African Community Education! Join us at 51 Gage St from 12-1 pm OR 4:30-5:30 pm!⁠ ⁠ On-site parking is available.⁠ ⁠ For questions or comments, reach out to Ayman at aabdelgadir@acechildren.org or 508-459-2284.

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 20

Running toward spring like 🥳 You could say we are excited for the first day of spring! 🌞🌼 📸

@rosewinephoto

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 17

Learn why you should become a mentor at African Community Education! We will host two info sessions for you to learn more. Join us on March 21st at 51 Gage St from 12-1 pm OR 4:30-5:30 pm! facebook.com/aceworcester/e More info: Ayman at aabdelgadir@acechildren.org or 508-459-2284.

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 16

Student leaders at ACE are conducting interviews to improve our youth programming! ✏️ The ACE team applauds the leadership of ACE students! We value how ACE students take initiative, try new things, and are always open to strengthening their skills. 🚀 📸

@rosewinephoto

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 14

Due to the weather, we are rescheduling our mentoring info session! Join us on Tuesday, March 21st, at 51 Gage St from 12-1 pm OR 4:30-5:30 pm. Learn why you should become a mentor at African Community Education! Contact: Ayman at aabdelgadir@acechildren.org or 508-459-2284.

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 13

"Mentoring is a seed that needs to be watered by support and requires time. Dee and Khadija’s seed has fully blossomed.” Want to form forever friendships like Dee and Khadija? Join us for an info session TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 14th, at 51 Gage St from 12-1 pm OR 4:30-5:30 pm.

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 10

Become a mentor at African Community Education! Join us at 51 Gage St from 12-1 pm OR 4:30-5:30 pm! On-site parking is available. For questions or comments, reach out to Ayman at aabdelgadir@acechildren.org or 508-459-2284 facebook.com/aceworcester/e

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 9

"Since their first moment meeting, Doreen has loved watching Esther grow . . . Esther is no longer afraid to speak her mind and is doing much better in her classes."💕 Mentor at ACE! Join us for an info session on Tues, March 14th at 51 Gage St from 12-1 pm OR from 4:30-5:30 pm.

African Community Education Retweeted

The London Coffee Festival

@LdnCoffeeFest

Mar 8

This #InternationalWomensDay we're celebrating our partnership with

@FarmAfrica

who support female coffee farmers in east Africa to have a voice. Meet some of the women they support, helping them to build sustainable livelihoods and promote gender equality through coffee!

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 8

Happy International Women's Day and Women's History Month from the ACE Team 💜 📸

@rosewinephoto

#empoweringwomen #womenleaders #womenshistorymonth #womenempoweringwomen #girlpower #womensupportingwomen #empoweredwomen #womenempowerment #womenshistory #InternationalWomensDay

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Mar 7

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that ACE Executive Director Kaska Yawo has been selected as the 2023 Nonprofit Business Leader of the Year by the

@WBJournal

!! Read the full announcement here: wbjournal.com/article/wbj-na

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 28

“It's really an honor for me to be a part of this great community because I know the big impact that it has for the students." - Luladay Tekalegn, Kupanda Member since June 2019 Help us finish the month strong by joining Kupanda! 🌱 Learn more: donate.acechildren.org/kupanda

1:16

8 views

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 27

"I give monthly because I want my work (as a volunteer) to continue long after I am out of the facility." - Hasson, Kupanda Member since February 2020 Join Kupanda and support ACE's work for the long-run! Learn more: donate.acechildren.org/kupanda Sign up: donate.acechildren.org/give/184352/#!

0:56

19 views

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 24

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Human Services Career Supports program! ACE had 7 participants in the program, out of a total of 26 graduates. 💚 Participants become full time behavior counselors at

@openskycsorg

@SevenHillsFound

, LUK Inc., and

@venturecsinc

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 23

A recurring gift goes a LONG way here at ACE! Whether $5/month or $500/year, any size and frequency have a tremendous impact! Our work is essential and ongoing -- and you can help us expand our services and reach with a recurring gift. Learn more: donate.acechildren.org/kupanda

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 22

We had a blast watching the basketball game last week where the Holy Cross Crusaders played the Boston University Terriers 🔥 #bball #collegesports #collegebasketball #ncaa #sports

@TerrierMBB

@HCrossMBB

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 22

"Something that I love about ACE is that there truly is a place and a space for everyone." - Rachael Heard, Kupanda Member since February 2020 Are you our next Recurring Donor? Learn more: donate.acechildren.org/kupanda Sign up: donate.acechildren.org/give/184352/#!

0:44

19 views

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 17

Our work is important and ongoing -- and you can help us expand our services and reach with a recurring gift! donate.acechildren.org/kupanda Whether it be $5/month or $500/year, any size and frequency has a tremendous impact! With recurring gifts, we can plan ahead with confidence.

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 16

ACE students had a great time last week while touring the

@holy_cross

! 🍦 Eight students, including six seniors and two sophomores, took a campus tour, ate in the campus cafeteria, and added to their knowledge on college scholarships and applications.

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 15

"It’s just me trying to show the world that nothing can stop me." - ACE alum/staff David We have a very special story for this season's Kupanda Quarterly! Kupanda members, check your inbox (or spam folder) 💚 If you're not a Kupanda member, join today! donate.acechildren.org/campaign/ace-o

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 14

Give the gift of KUPANDA to your loved ones this Valentine's Day! ❤️ All new members get a welcome box with a note on your behalf and the knowledge that someone in their life cares about the success of Worcester's African refugees and immigrants! donate.acechildren.org/give/184352/#!

African Community Education

THANK YOU to

and

for funding the ACE &

@crocrivermusic

Drumming & Dancing Project!! We can't wait to bring #PowerOfCulture to Worcester 🎶 #WACFunded #WorcesterArtists #MakeArtEverywhere #ArtsMatterHere #WorcesterArt #SupportLocalArtists

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 9

Watching the children at ACE grow up is one of our greatest joys 💜 We are so thankful for the support we receive to carry out the ACE mission and vision. A special thank you to

@UnitedWayofCM

for funding ACE's After School Program and Outreach services through three grants!

African Community Education

@aceworcester

Feb 8

Help us grow Kupanda, ACE's Recurring Giving Community! In Swahili, Kupanda means "to plant or sow." When you set up a recurring gift for ACE, whether it be monthly, annually, or anything in between, you are planting the seeds of success. 💚 donate.acechildren.org/give/184352/#!