Current Projects

  • A group of people playing flashcards game on a green surface, showing various illustrated animal cards with Spanish names, including a turtle, a bird, and a zebra.

    Angosto Kids Club

    Angosto Kids Club, contrary to the name, is not just for kids. It is a community center where locals in the remote mountain village of Angosto can learn, develop friendships, and work together. It helps provide sustainability to the community with a garden and other necessities as well!

  • El Taller

    El Taller (The Workshop)

    El Taller is an ACES sponsored program for students in the Dominican Republic to attend art classes. A local artist is hired, supplies are purchased and students and/or schools are selected to participate.

    El Taller provides an opportunity for students to be creative and learn a variety of hands-on techniques for self expression.escription goes here

Completed Projects

  • Community center funded by ACES and built by local community members to hold educational groups and local events.

    Las Guazarus

    To the southwest of Las Terrenas lies the village of Las Guazarus, the site of a newly expanded community building, sponsored by ACES North America. Renovated by local volunteers, this structure serves as a local meeting place and key element to the neighborhood.

  • Interior of Biblioteca Anacaona library ACES has supported located in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.

    Biblioteca Anacaona

    This Las Terrenas library is a one-of-a-kind public service in the Dominican Republic. Featuring literature in over 8 languages, this multi-lingual collection provides an opportunity for both children and adults to experience literary works in their native language.

  • This community center in Barabacoa, DR was funded by ACES North America.

    La Barbacoa Community Center

    At the eastern outskirts of Las Terrenas, the community of La Barbacoa united in 2021 to build a center for clubs, tutoring, and local meetings. It is utilized nearly every day for different activities and serves as a gathering place that unites the community.