
RUTH YouthBuild
Students earn a high school diploma as well as gain the confidence to create change within their community.
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GRYD
GRYD is Gang Reduction and Youth Development - a program for youth at high risk for gang involvement.
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SECTOR
ACE’s SECTOR program provides reentry services, education, workforce development, support services, and job placement for individuals impacted by the justice system.
Read moreOur Mission is to Empower
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) is a nonprofit community organization. We see a bright future for the West Valley – one where our neighbors succeed and our community is thriving.
Our mission is to build strength in communities. We do this by working with others and taking action together. Our main services are education, job training and support for families and youth.
ACE programs address important issues facing our communities. These include: RUTH YouthBuild, Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD), and SECTOR. All services are FREE for participants.
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Our Mission & Vision
MISSION: ACE’s mission is to empower marginalized communities by providing education / vocational programming, personal enrichment, and supportive services through collaboration and community action.
VISION: Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) envisions empowered and thriving communities where barriers have been overcome.
Support Services
We provide all our young people with the supportive services they need; from their first day at ACE, until their graduation from high school and beyond to shape them to be successful in school and in life.
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What makes ACE different?
ACE provides programs and services that help people better themselves and their community. We believe that young people can transform themselves and their communities when provided the right support, tools, and role models. With a focus on leadership and community advocacy our students leave ACE ready to tackle the world and to give back to their communities in meaningful ways.
We at ACE believe that all young people can grow not only themselves but also their communities, as long as they have the right support and tools. We offer programs that focus on leadership and giving students a space to have their voice heard regarding issues of justice in the community. This prepares students for success and giving back to their communities.
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The Alliance for Community Empowerment would not exist without the generous support of our partners. Alumni and students are invited to express their gratitude to our staff and teachers; please send your note of thanks to staff@ace4youth.com.