Larry has worked extremely hard to overcome barriers of homelessness, incarceration and addiction. In 2017, he came to ACE to participate in Project Comeback, ACE’s job-readiness training and placement program. He graduated from Project Comeback in December 2017 and has …
Nicole’s Success Story
Due to her incredible hard work and resilience, Nicole has overcome many challenges to reach her professional and educational goals and restore bonds with her family. You can provide a dedicated individual like Nicole a life-changing opportunity by making a …
Johnny’s Story – In His Own Words
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 …