This November, as we celebrate 30 years of unlocking opportunity and empowering Minnesota youth, we invite you to join ACES’s all-star team on Give to the Max Day! Your donation helps us break down barriers and keep ACES programming 100% free-of-charge for all young people who participate. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact and gets us closer to our $20,000 goal!
Read MoreWe’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.
Read MoreMark 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!
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreWe 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
Read MoreTuning 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!
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreThanks 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
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