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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ACE's FY 2026 Annual Report is here. 💛 Check out ACE's impact in Fiscal Year 2026: canva.link/nktjawiy3l13... Thank you to ACE summer intern and alum Regina Moore for helping with the Annual Report's redesign and coming up with the original design concepts!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Job opening for a part-time position in ACE's Saturday Program! 🚨 Join us on Saturdays from 9 AM - 2 PM as an English Language Learner's & Think/Give Teacher for youth! Compensation is $19/hr and covers additional prep time. Learn more and apply: www.indeed.com/cmp/African-...

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Before the game, we gathered for a special send-off at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester. We will never forget the excitement in the room! Many ACE youth have shared with the team that attending the World Cup represented a dream come true. We feel deeply grateful for this incredible opportunity!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We went to the World Cup!! 💛 ⚽️ Thanks to the generosity of @massgovernor.bsky.social and funding from Nathan Blecharczyk, Massachusetts native and co-founder of Airbnb, ACE was honored to receive 40 tickets for ACE youth and chaperones to attend the England vs. Ghana match on June 23rd!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thank you to The Law Office of Alex Mooradian for making this year's Festival possible. Thank you also to support from Family Health Center of Worcester, Mass Cultural Council, and Worcester Arts Council! Photos by Rose Wine Photography.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

👋Informational and interactive tables from several community partners. 🎨Face painting and bounce house for youth 🍽️Delicious food from Remeks and Benny's Caribbean Haitian Foods. Thank you to everyone who made this year a joyous success!!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🏆️Community Awards highlighting four incredible honorees. 💐Graduation celebration for ACE seniors. We gifted each high school senior with $500 to support their next chapter! 🎶Dancing and drumming performances by ACE students. 🪘Live music performances from Crocodile River Music.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

⚽️Morning soccer match between alumni and students, with alumni winning 4-3. ✂️Walk-up braiding and barber services! This new station started with three hired professionals quickly grew into a vibrant space where people offered haircare for each other all day long.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We kicked off ACE's 20th Birthday celebration at the ACE Festival! 🌞 After many years of celebrating inside due to rain, we danced, ate, and had fun outdoors! This year featured all kinds of incredible moments:

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Congratulations to the North High grads!! 🎓️💛 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026 from North High! This picture includes Marly, Mimi, Paula, and Jashuan. Cheer on the Class of 2026 by donating to our Post-Secondary Success Fund: donate.acechildren.org/campaign/776...

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Mentoring Program bowling night 🎳🫶 The Mentoring Program had a fun time bowling together! We love making memories and exploring new activities. Thank you to Mass Mentoring Partnership, whose funding and collaboration make the ACE Mentoring Program possible 💛

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We keep very busy at ACE! 🔥 From After School Program to ESOL Program, from Outreach to Early Literacy... We have the honor of hosting and living alongside a vibrant and active community! A special thank you to the following foundations for providing ACE with operating funding:

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to Dorcas for receiving the Student Success Award! ⭐️ According to her teachers, Dorcas has made great progress! She takes responsibility by asking questions and seeking support as needed. She attends tutoring 3x/wk and extra reading and ESL classes - all while supporting her family.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Africa Day, let's go!! 🔥 Join us for Africa Day! Registration is FREE: donate.acechildren.org/event/africa... Part 1: Panel of Experts on May 20th at 3:30 PM Part 2: Student Showcase on May 23rd at 11 AM (includes lunch!) 🎉

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🎓 Introducing the ACE Class of 2026! This year, 18 students from the ACE community are graduating from high school, and we could not be more proud. donate.acechildren.org/campaign/776...

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Let's empower youth. Empowered youth speak up. 🙌 This week, youth in the ACE Mentoring Program reached out to local legislators to share the powerful impact mentoring has had on their lives. Thank you to Mass Mentoring Partnership for supporting and strengthening youth mentoring programs!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

THANK YOU to Rachel's Table for delivering milk every week to our community food pantry! 💛 Offering half-gallon milks helps ACE serve more households. If you have any food to share with the community food pantry, please email our team donate@acechildren.org or stop by 51 Gage Street in Worcester!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

ACE Saturday Program field trip to the Museum of Science 🫶 We had a blast at our field trip to the Museum of Science in Boston! Thank you to everyone who made this field trip a fun, safe, and memorable time. 💚

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

2025 Gold Award for Best Non-Profit! 🏆️ We feel honored to be on this list, especially alongside such amazing organizations like CASA Project, The Village, EforAll, Center for Women & Enterprise, and Legendary Legacies! Thank you for supporting African and Haitian refugees and immigrants. 💛

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Mentoring Program movie night 🍿 ACE mentors and mentees had a blast watching the new Avatar movie together! We cherish opportunities to have fun together all while building our life skills. Thank you to the Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP) for making the Mentoring Program possible! 🩵

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Congratulations to the latest graduates of the Digital Equity Program! 💻️ Thanks to UMass Lowell's Digital Equity Partnership Program, we equipped 28 participants with basic computer and internet skills. Each graduate also received a laptop, mouse, and mouse pad!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The book, illustrated by her brother Nick Zhang, was inspired by her volunteer work at ACE. The book tells the story of two South Sudanese children who bring lessons taught to them by their grandmother in a refugee camp in Kenya about growing food at their new home in the United States.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Congratulations to ACE volunteer Catherine Zhang on her new book, Seeds of Hope: Planting Hope in New Soil! 🌱📖 www.amazon.com/Seeds-Home-P... Catherine, an ACE volunteer and student at St Mark’s School, celebrated her new book with the ACE Saturday.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The ACE Community Food Access Program is making a big impact — and we need your help to keep it going! 🛒 Drop off food at ACE or support households by donating online: bit.ly/acefoodprogram Every bit of support helps ensure ACE households have access to nutritious and culturally-familiar food. 🧡

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

HELP US KEEP THE PROGRAM GOING: 🥕 Donate food items (fresh produce and non-refrigerated goods). See our wishlist at bit.ly/acefoodprogram 💳 Drop off or mail grocery + restaurant gift cards 💵 Make a financial gift to directly support individuals and families: bit.ly/acefoodprogram

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

A huge thank-you to Fidelity Bank for donating a fridge so we could stock fresh and frozen staples, to Root & Press Café for donating 300 pounds of food, and to Julie Bowditch, Alex Mooradian, and Tina Zlody for helping us secure free shelves to build out the pantry so quickly!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Within days, we supported 17 families through our food pantry. That number has already grown to 48 families as of today! This week, we plan to provide direct cash assistance to 22 families to help cover grocery costs. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE!!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The power of community!! 💪 In just one week since launching the ACE Community Food Access Program, our community has shown up in the most incredible ways.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Introducing the ACE Community Food Access Program! 🥕🥕🥕 With SNAP benefits facing cuts, we recognize that many individuals and families in the ACE community will be impacted by rising food costs, limited access to fresh, nutritious options, and reduced SNAP allocations.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Our Early Bird deal ends in one week! Purchase your tickets to the ACE Gala now and get 10 free raffle tickets with your admission. donate.acechildren.org/event/joy-as...

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Want to make an impact on a young person's life? 💛 Become a mentor at African Community Education (ACE)! All we ask is for a minimum of one hour per week! We have flexible scheduling options to accommodate your availability. Contact Abil to sign up! Email adhee@acechildren.org.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Join African Community Education (ACE) this fall as a volunteer! We need volunteers who are kind, culturally sensitive, and passionate about uplifting young people! No special experience needed—just bring your time, energy, and heart. 💛 Sign up via Abil at ADhee@acechildren.org or 508-459-2284.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We treasure the opportunity to uplift our community -- and that means our neighborhood, too! We would love extra pairs of hands to assist us with trash pick-up. We will meet at the ACE building (51 Gage St.) on Saturday, September 6th, from 1PM - 4PM!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We feel so honored to have received the Community Champion Award at the 2025 African Festival hosted by the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants (MOAD)! Thank you to everyone who cheer on all of the people we have the privilege of serving, uplifting, and living life alongside.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Thank you to ‪@worcesterpl.bsky.social‬ for hosting ACE's ESOL Program! We appreciated your kindness in showing us all the resources available at the library and setting everyone up with their library cards. 📖💙 📷 Rose Wine Photography

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

ACE students picking up new skills 🥍 A big thank you to Dave Libby from Peace Lacrosse the World Campaign (PLWC)! Dave has been volunteering his time and energy every week to introduce ACE students to lacrosse, a sport with deep Indigenous roots and global connections.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The Human Services Career Support Program (HSCSP) enrollment deadline is approaching fast! Enrollment deadline is July 30th. To apply, visit the following link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... For more information, contact Oluwole Ajayi at oluwole.ajayi@openskycs.org.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We need volunteers! 📣 💛 Mon-Thurs 12-4:30 PM until Aug 7 The ACE Summer Program is off to an incredible start. We have more kids than we anticipated! Your time brings the energy and care that make the Summer Program a success. SIGN UP: contact Abil at adhee@acechildren.org

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We are thankful for community partners who support career development 🙏 Thanks to our partners at UMass Memorial Health and the Church of Pentecost Worcester, we can support ACE individuals and families looking for career opportunities!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Congratulations to Bedee, Yassah, and Weemor on graduating from the ACE Sewing Program!! 🪡 The Sewing Program will start its next six month journey in July 2025! To sign up or learn more, reach out to Zaza at 774-386-2326 or zazakollie72@gmail.com.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Robotics Program just got an upgrade! 🚀 @clarkuniversity.bsky.social has joined our partnership with the Innovation Learning Center to allow the ACE Summer Robotics Program to access state-of-the-art tech at Clark University's Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design (CMACD). 👏

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

(3/3) ...you can explore the work of artisans -- including Katidja from the ACE community! We encourage you to check out the digital archive!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

(1/3) A living legacy. 💛🪡 refugeeartisansofworcesterarchive.org We received news that after 15 incredible years of uplifting and celebrating the creativity of local makers, Refugee Artisans of Worcester (RAW) will be closing operations on June 30, 2025. We at ACE are deeply grateful for...

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

This month!! 🎉 Join us for the ACE Festival on Saturday, June 28th! We have an exciting day planned for everyone! ⚽️ Soccer match @ 11 🎓️ (NEW) Graduation ceremonies @ 12:30 🎉 Music, food, and fun all afternoon! FREE event open to all! donate.acechildren.org/2025acefestival

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A big thank you to CHANGE (Community Health Awareness Network Grows Equity) for facilitating weekly Health classes in After School Program! CHANGE actively expanded students' knowledge of health issues, learning to be a "CHANGE" in the world when it comes to health awareness.

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Join us for Africa Day: Part 1 on Wednesday, May 21st at 3:30 pm at ACE (51 Gage St.)! Come hear from an incredible panel of experts either in person or remotely. And come to Student Showcase on Saturday, May 24th at 11:00 am 🎤 Register here: donate.acechildren.org/event/africa...

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The ACE Sewing Program is proud to share their talents with you! 💫 You can support the ACE Sewing Program by: 🪡 Ordering custom-made clothing ✂️ Hiring us for tailoring or alterations Reach out to Rose at rwine@acechildren.org or stop by the front desk at 51 Gage St. and fill out a request form! 💛

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Join us for the ACE Community Career Fair on June 12th! 💼 ➡️ Employers: Host a table to share opportunities and meet talented job seekers from the ACE community and beyond! Sign up here: bit.ly/ACECareerFair25 ➡️ Job Seekers: Explore job openings, training programs, and local resources!

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Students in the ACE Saturday Program English Language Learner's class created this beautiful Wishing Tree, inspsired by the Tanabata Festival in Japan! Each piece of paper, or tanzaku, represents a wish or prayer. 💛

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African Community Education (ACE) @aceworcester.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Join us to celebrate Haitian Flag Day in Worcester! 🇭🇹 Details: 💙 May 16th, 10:30 am, Flag Raising at City Hall (455 Main St.) ❤️ May 18th, 2-5 pm, Celebration at YWCA (1 Salem St.) All events are free, and donations are appreciated!

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