Adult & Children Enterprises, Inc.
Adult & Children Enterprises, Inc.
900 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2323
ph: 919-334-7228
fax: 919-836-8619
jlmorgan
ACE FAQs
ACE FAQs
What is Adult & Children Enterprises?Adult & Children enterprises (ACE) is a non-profit 501 c 3 community-based organization. ACE seeks to eliminate economic -(in)-security from local communities by providing training, entrepreneurship education, and technical assistance to youth and adults. Our mission is” to create a culture of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinkers, to improve socio-economic conditions for youth and families placed at risk, in order to strengthen and sustain diverse family systems.”
ACE was founded in 1991 in Fayetteville, NC. Since its inception ACE has served more than 2,000 youth and their families in the piedmont and surrounding communities.ACE is now located at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center in downtown Raleigh across from Shaw University in the Southeast Raleigh community.
ACE is now located at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center in downtown Raleigh across from Shaw University in the Southeast Raleigh community.
How does it work?
ACE is guided by seven basic principles that we believe provide a foundation for living as successful asset-based communities and five strategies for building wealth that can effectively support the diverse family structures within our communities. These principles and strategies, in addition to providing training and technical assistance to youth and adults, are important elements to helping individuals improve their lives, build their economies and contribute to their own stability.
What is S.T.E.P.?
S.T.E.P. © is an acronym for Students in Technology and Entrepreneurial Programming the framework developed for Adult & Children Enterprises’ Youth Business Incubator. S.T.E.P. is both the framework and the actual programming.
What is the purpose of S.T.E.P.?
The purpose of Students in Technology and Entrepreneurial Programming is to create an asset-based economic development “community” with committed students seeking to become socially conscience entrepreneurs that will eventually be knowledgeable in business management, strategic planning, financial forecasting and business leadership. The program is designed for highly motivated student leaders to actively participate in a business operation that will support scholarships. The curriculum focuses on environmental stewardship, business development, profitability (through enlightened wealth) and business leadership. Additionally, the programming provides character education, social skills development and enhances the student’s response to their community and global environment through service-learning activities.
How are the participants selected?
The S.T.E.P.© program seeks young people who are motivated to transform their lives and in turn the lives of others through active participation in methods that produce pro-social solutions. Often programs speak to specific populations of youth who are considered ‘at risk’ as though all of our children are not at risk for something whether it be domestic violence, civic apathy, poverty, discrimination--even over indulgence. Making money is necessary for taking care of our basic needs and building wealth is important for economic sustainability. Students are selected to become S.T.E.P. participants based upon their willingness and desire to become agents of change. To think and act outside the box—to make money, build wealth and then use it to produce pro-social solutions (i.e. a business venture that produces revenue that is applied toward a collective scholarship fund or venture capital for new business creation.)
ACE follows a nondiscriminatory policy of participant selection. ACE seeks to promote access, equity, and inclusiveness, and does not knowingly support activities that negatively discriminate by denying services, employment or volunteer opportunities, based upon race, color, age, sex, religion, physical or national origin. If you know of a young person between the ages of 11 and 19 who lives in the Raleigh area you may request information on the application process by emailing us howtoapply@ace-nc.org.
Who controls and manages Adult & Children Enterprises?
A board of directors determines policy and oversees and guides the mission of Adult & Children Enterprises. Board members are dedicated volunteers who are deeply concerned about the problems of economic security in our communities a list of our Board of Directors can be found on this website.
How can I make a donation?
There are several ways to make donations--What if Adult & Children Enterprises earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Adult & Children Enterprises as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
You can start by getting the Goodsearch or Goodshop tool bars below
http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbars.aspx and http://www.goodsearch.com/GoodShop.aspx
You can also donate by sending a check or money order made payable to Adult & Children Enterprises, Inc. We are a tax exempt organization recognized by the IRS and the State of North Carolina.
How are donations distributed and used?
Donations, are used as designated by the donor. Gifts received by ACE that are designated to a specific fund or project are earmarked for that fund or project. Undesignated gifts are used where most needed and for administrative expenses. ACE’s most recent audited financial statement will be made available upon request after September 1, 2008.
How can I get involved?
There are lots ways you can get involved for example through volunteerism. Did you know that ACE is a “Certifying Organization” for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards? That means we have been qualified to certify and distribute the President’s Volunteer Service award to individuals, families and groups to recognize them for their dedication and support.
You can also support ACE through in-kind donations (donations of goods and/or services), our wish list is posted on this website and updated regularly.
How can I get more information?
For additional information click here to contact us.
Adult & Children Enterprises,Inc
900 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919.334.7228
Adult & Children Enterprises, Inc.
900 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2323
ph: 919-334-7228
fax: 919-836-8619
jlmorgan
