Our History
Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2013 in response to urgent community need. Canoga Park was identified as an underserved community with high rates of poverty, disconnection from school, and significant levels of unemployment among transitional-aged youth (ages 14 to 25).
ACE’s CEO and Founder, Michelle F. Miranda, used her lived experience and strong community relationships to create an organization that would fill this gap. Today, ACE provides critical support and services to individuals and families across the West San Fernando Valley and remains one of the few community-based nonprofits dedicated to serving this specific population.
Timeline
2013
Established as a 501 (c)3 Non-Profit Organization. Received service contract with YouthBuild Charter School of California.
2014
First ACE Graduation!
2015
Awarded Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD) contract from the City of Los Angeles' Mayor's Office.
2016
ACE celebrates it’s 3rd graduating class!
2017
ACE expands its curriculum with Construction Training contract from the County of Los Angeles' Probation Department.
2018
Peace March in Lanark Park.
2019
Mother Joseph Grant Awarded. First Cinco de Mayo Car Show.
2020
ACE Opens it's Hope Center ACE Moves to New Home: 6925 Canoga Ave.
2021
ACE starts remodel of its new home.
2024
The House of Ruth opens!
2025
RUTH YouthBuild campus moves into Pierce College!