Marla’s Minute: A “Full Court Press”

Marla’s Minute: A “Full Court Press”

In high school, I was called “Roberta Rebound” by my basketball team. While I would have rather been called “Hanna Highpoint scorer” for my ability to put points on the board, I recognized I had a keen ability to retrieve the ball after a missed shot or a long-court...
Displays of Gratitude for Backpack Distribution Days

Displays of Gratitude for Backpack Distribution Days

Long-time volunteer Arlene is currently in Jamaica helping ACE with our annual Backpack Distribution Days as we kick off a new school year. The following article is Arlene’s recap of this year’s event. If it’s mid-August, then it must be time for me to journey back to...
A Sponsor’s Story

A Sponsor’s Story

BY TINA STUBBS In 2011 the school where I worked, Heritage Academy, began sponsoring Anthony, or Antonio as he was known then. He was ten years old, and we were told he was very shy and hesitant to speak. He was at Hampstead Primary School and eventually began...
Barrels of Bounty

Barrels of Bounty

BY AMBER WENDLING SMITH I have experienced cheerful giving both while living in Jamaica and as the Stateside Sponsorship Coordinator. To give an unexpected gift and see faces react with gratitude fills the giver’s heart with much joy.  I often get asked by sponsors...