Each week, ACE staff members pick up groceries from Freedom Church in Chatsworth and ensure they reach local families. In a time of growing need, this work is more important than ever. We’re grateful for our team and invite you to help continue this vital support.

SECTOR participants celebrated completing the MC3 Pre-Apprenticeship Program at West Valley Occupational Center in June. For many, this was more than a certificate, it was a step toward a career and a new beginning.

The ACE 2025 Graduation and Awards Ceremony was a powerful celebration of transformation. Participants from every ACE program crossed the stage, not just with certificates and diplomas, but with stories of resilience, growth, and hope.

At RUTH YouthBuild, the journey to graduation is filled with milestones, and this month, our seniors reached a big one: senior portraits....

ACE just launched its newest program, RAY, to support justice-involved youth with mentorship, financial help, and court advocacy. Meet our first participant and see how ACE’s programs are working together to build stronger futures.

After spending nearly 30 years incarcerated, a SECTOR and House of RUTH participant learns to change his tire. With hands-on support and real-world guidance from ACE staff, a flat tire became a milestone of independence.