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A.C.E.S. (Athletes Committed to Educating Students) is a non-profit organization that offers tutoring and mentoring for urban youth in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Specifically, A.C.E.S. works with children in low-income neighborhoods. The students come to be in a safe environment after school and receive supportive mentoring, as well as participate in the fun and exciting activities. On a typical day, after finishing homework, they might head to the gym to shoot hoops as a way of learning about percentages. The students are encouraged to brainstorm about problems in their community and various ways to improve them. A.C.E.S. offers field trips to provide the students with opportunities that they otherwise might not experience. Strong relationships with professional sports teams present students with a chance to be down with the action. A.C.E.S. provides a much needed service to the community, and they are doing so with the highest standard of quality. They keep over 400 youth off the street and out of harm’s way by keeping them engaged in education. A.C.E.S. teaches young children that they have a choice in how they live their lives. It is reassuring to think that these students can receive positive attention from adult role models, and learn to show an interest in their schoolwork. Through Athletes Committed to Educating Students, children can have higher expectations for themselves and their futures, and learn to interact with each other in a positive environment. If A.C.E.S. is an organization that interests you, please consider volunteering. If you don’t have time to volunteer, please consider donating to A.C.E.S. You can find more about A.C.E.S. at their website: www.aces4kids.org.