We’re thrilled to announce that our fourth annual Pints for a Purpose event, hosted by the ACES Associate Board, is returning to Barrel Theory! Join us on November 14th, from 4-9pm as we come together to support ACES’s mission to level the playing field for Minnesota youth.

Mark your calendars for the brightest event of the season! Save the date for the 2025 ACES All-Star Evening on Thursday, May 15th, at The Fillmore Minneapolis.

The All-Star Evening brings together community champions, sports team partners, and Minnesota’s business and philanthropic leaders -- all united in support of our Minnesota youth. Enjoy an evening filled with inspiring speakers and ACES youth, live music, dinner and drinks, and our fan-favorite Mystery Ticket Wall!

After thirty years of impactful work creating opportunities for youth and advancing educational equity in Minnesota, ACES is stepping confidently into its next chapter with enhanced, forward-focused mission and vision statements, organizational values, and theory of change. Together, we are building a future where every young person has the support and opportunity to thrive.

We are thrilled to announce the release of our 2024 ACES Impact Report! From a transformative technology donation to the rollout of new curriculum units and unforgettable experiential learning opportunities, this year has been a remarkable chapter in ACES 30 years of impact

Tuning in to watch the final games of Twins season? Counting down to the Minnesota Wild puck drop and Timberwolves tip off? Keep an eye out for our spot on Bally Sports North!

Since 2018, Vivacity Tech has supplied technology to 2,000+ school districts nationwide – all while prioritizing social responsibility through donations, volunteerism, and educational support. Partnering with ACES since 2022, Vivacity ha sponsored events, engaged in community service, and recently donated 36 Chromebooks to enhance ACES's curriculum! This collaboration underscores Vivacity's commitment to empowering students and enriching educational opportunities.

Meet Addie, a vibrant 4th grader at Bridgewater Elementary School in Northfield, who has shined in the inaugural year of the ACES program at her school. From the moment Addie joined ACES at the beginning of the year, her journey has been marked by growth and confidence-building experiences.

Thanks to our incredible team of supporters, the 2024 All-Star Evening hit it out of the park! More than 500 supporters came together to celebrate 30 years of ACES impact and to reinvest in the next three decades of work on behalf of Minnesota students. From the show-stopping band to the touching Locked In Award presentation, from the record-breaking auctions to the student participants who stole the show – check out the photos to relive the excitement of this celebration.

On May 23rd, more than 500 business, community, and philanthropic leaders came together at the 2024 All-Star Evening to celebrate ACES’s 30 years of impact for Minnesota students! The event was also an opportunity for supporters to rededicate and invest in the next three decades of work on behalf of our Minnesota youth. At the All-Star Evening, ACES was proud to premier a special video — featuring many of the leaders, partners, and all-star students who have been part of ACES’s journey — to mark this milestone anniversary.

ACES was thrilled to welcome WCCO photojournalist Tony Peterson to one of our classrooms at Northeast College Prep this week! From the huddle that starts each ACES day, to the hands-on practice that brings math and social-emotional learning skills together, Tony saw how programming is engaging, intentional, and impactful for youth. Check out the video to learn more about Tony’s visit and to hear from Program Director Malcolm Baker and several of our all-star ACES students!