AlaQuest Collaborative for Education
Birmingham, AL
Teaching youth social and emotional skills to support academics and improve school culture
We are the only organization in Alabama dedicated to bringing social/emotional learning programs into schools. We train and empower encore volunteers to help youth learn through play, imagination and mindfulness. ACE was born out of a desire to turn tragedy -- the senseless murder of 22-year-old Joshua Smith -- into productive action. Research shows that social/emotional skills are important keys to achieving success and reducing violence. ACE is proud to honor Joshua’s legacy with this work.
Interactive sessions build social-emotional skills
Children are prepared for life's challenges.
Volunteers make it possible
Impact
$50 helps...
expose one child to a year of social and emotional learning (SEL).
$100 helps...
equip one volunteer to share their unique skill set with students.
$500 helps...
provide 2 hours of SEL professional development for teachers.
$1,000 helps...
fund 1 classroom to receive a year of social & emotional programming.