I was born and raised near Coney Island. That neighborhood was all I knew for most of my life. My father left when I was six and my life at home instantly changed. My mother became the sole provider for …
Marc’s Story – In His Own Words
As a kid, my parents were a little on in years. I have four brothers and two sisters, but they are older than me and were out of the house by the time I was born. As a kid, I …
Lawrence’s Story in His Own Words – Overcoming the ‘Invisible Society’ and Finding Love
Before I came to ACE, I was unemployed for more than ten years. During that time, I was caring for my mother while she was really sick. Taking care of my mother became an excuse for me to not work. …
35 New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness Secure Full-Time Jobs
On June 21st, over 100 ACE supporters gathered at the ACE Center for Workforce Development to celebrate the most recent 35 men and women to secure full-time employment. Finding employment marks the graduation from ACE’s initial job-readiness training program, Project …
Volunteers Work with New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness to Beautify Harlem
The 1st ever ‘Plant a Seed’ volunteer event took place on Saturday 6/16 on Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem. At the event, 20 volunteers worked along side 20 ACE participants to clean tree pits, till soil and plant flowers. The event …
Queens Gazette – Borough President Katz Announces Jamaica Together Cleanup Effort
As part of a the continuing revitalization of Jamaica that has been spurred by the Jamaica NOW Action Plan, Borough President Katz today announced a coordinated effort with the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE), Councilmember I. …