ACES

Join the team, change the game on Give to the Max Day!

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! Together, we can change the game for young people in our community.

ACES uses hands-on, sports-themed curriculum to build foundational math and social-emotional skills in safe, supportive out-of-school-time environments. 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!

Throughout the GTMD giving period, you’ll hear inspiring video messages from our special all-star supporters, staff, and young people, sharing how ACES has sparked learning, ignited potential, and opened doors for Minnesota youth. Look out for exciting challenges and matching gift opportunities that will amplify your impact!

This Give to the Max Day, join in empowering and expanding opportunities for the next generation. 
Donate now to join the team and change the game!

Leveling the Playing Field for Minnesota Youth. 

ACES partners with communities to engage, inspire, and empower youth to thrive. Since 1994, we have served more than 10,000 young people across the Twin Cities, opening doors to new opportunities and bringing learning to life. Through consistent out-of-school-time programming, ACES supports youth as they navigate the pivotal 4th-8th grade years, helping them strengthen foundational math skills and build social-emotional competencies like confidence, teamwork, and perseverance.

ACES’s unique approach includes small group sessions, one-on-one mentorship, and one-of-a-kind field trip opportunities that connect classroom learning to the real world. ACES is proud to partner with Minnesota’s professional sports teams—including the Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings, Wild, and St. Paul Saints—to inspire curiosity and open doors to new possibilities for our youth.

We believe that all young people deserve the resources and opportunities to thrive, and we are committed to breaking down barriers. Where gaps exist, ACES provides opportunities to move the needle on education equity in Minnesota.

Our all-star team of supporters is vital to creating these opportunities, providing essential support, and helping to build the future that our young people deserve. Every gift makes a difference. Donate now to join the team and help ACES inspire and empower the next generation!

In 2024, ACES is celebrating three decades of work to empower Minnesota youth – a story shaped by inspiring leaders, dedicated partners, and incredible all-star students. Together, we’ve created countless opportunities for young people to thrive. Join us in the next chapter and invest in the next 30 years of empowering our youth with a gift to ACES today!