African Community Education (ACE)
@aceworcester.bsky.social
Empowering refugee and immigrant families from the African diaspora through educational, leadership, and cultural programming. Nonprofit based in Worcester, MA.
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. 🧡
🛒 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. 🧡
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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. 🧡
🛒 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. 🧡
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
🥕 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
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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
🥕 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
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!
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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!
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!!
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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!!
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.
In just one week since launching the ACE Community Food Access Program, our community has shown up in the most incredible ways.
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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.
In just one week since launching the ACE Community Food Access Program, our community has shown up in the most incredible ways.
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.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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.
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.
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...
October 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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...
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.
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.
September 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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.
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.
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!
August 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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!
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.
Thank you to everyone who cheer on all of the people we have the privilege of serving, uplifting, and living life alongside.
August 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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.
Thank you to everyone who cheer on all of the people we have the privilege of serving, uplifting, and living life alongside.
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
📷 Rose Wine Photography
August 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
📷 Rose Wine Photography
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.
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.
August 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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.
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.
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.
To apply, visit the following link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
For more information, contact Oluwole Ajayi at oluwole.ajayi@openskycs.org.
July 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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.
To apply, visit the following link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
For more information, contact Oluwole Ajayi at oluwole.ajayi@openskycs.org.
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
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
July 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
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
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!
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!
July 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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!
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!
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.
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.
June 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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.
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.
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). 👏
@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). 👏
June 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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). 👏
@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). 👏
(3/3) ...you can explore the work of artisans -- including Katidja from the ACE community! We encourage you to check out the digital archive!
June 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
(3/3) ...you can explore the work of artisans -- including Katidja from the ACE community! We encourage you to check out the digital archive!
(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...
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...
June 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
(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...
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...
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
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
June 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
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
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.
CHANGE actively expanded students' knowledge of health issues, learning to be a "CHANGE" in the world when it comes to health awareness.
June 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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.
CHANGE actively expanded students' knowledge of health issues, learning to be a "CHANGE" in the world when it comes to health awareness.
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...
And come to Student Showcase on Saturday, May 24th at 11:00 am 🎤
Register here: donate.acechildren.org/event/africa...
May 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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...
And come to Student Showcase on Saturday, May 24th at 11:00 am 🎤
Register here: donate.acechildren.org/event/africa...
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! 💛
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! 💛
May 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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! 💛
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! 💛
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!
➡️ 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!
May 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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!
➡️ 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!