A Word From D’Vaun: Nicoya’s Story

A Word From D’Vaun: Nicoya’s Story

In our years of changing lives and transforming communities, God always places the people who He wants us to touch within our reach. We never aspire to do more than God has equipped us to do, thus our mantra of “Deep not Wide”. Over the years, we have made...
She’s an 80 Lady!

She’s an 80 Lady!

When ACE says we have long-term volunteers, we are not joking! Many of you have met Arlene from New Jersey, but did you know this friend of ACE just turned 80?! And she is still going strong, the most young-at-heart go-getter we know.  We met Arlene when she came with...
ACE Goes Deep, Not Wide

ACE Goes Deep, Not Wide

Many of you have heard this before as it’s a mantra we continually repeat among our staff and with guests. This month, Sugar Hill got to do something rather amazing. They dismantled a house they were part of building many years ago to move it to another location. One...
Celebrating a Remarkable Friend of ACE

Celebrating a Remarkable Friend of ACE

Last week, Allen, Althia, and I had the honor of traveling 1600+ miles from Jamaica to New Orleans, Louisiana, to be a part of a dear friend’s defining moment. Our personal friend and an ACE spiritual mother, Helen Delaney – or as we call her, Pastor Helen – invited...