Alliance for Civic Engagement - ACE

Alliance for Civic Engagement - ACE The mission of the Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE) is to empower inclusive, informed, and year-round civic participation.

As a 501(c)(4) organization, ACE amplifies the voices of underrepresented community members through sustained advocacy.

The summer season is right around the corner, and so is our tradition of Creating a Legacy of Togetherness in Our Commun...
05/25/2026

The summer season is right around the corner, and so is our tradition of Creating a Legacy of Togetherness in Our Community!

Save The Date and Join The Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE) organization for its 3rd Annual Summertime Family Reunion Cookout taking place on June 27th from Noon – 6:00pm, at Indian Boundary Park, located at 900 West Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.

ACE continues to work to increase civic engagement and community comradery within and around the Bolingbrook and Will County Area.

The ACE Summertime Family Reunion Cookout will offer Food, Fun & Fellowship. There will be a live DJ, as well as a variety of organized games and activities for participants of all ages.

With growing community support and participation each year, this year’s event is sure to be another one to remember!

For planning purposes, please RSVP by emailing [email protected].







04/29/2026

The work of the Alliance for Civic Engagement continues... "Now more than ever, it's critical that we "Engage, Empower & Elevate".

~ Sheldon Watts, ACE Founder's remarks during the 2026 MLK Day Unity Brunch.




04/27/2026

The Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE) appreciates State Representative and IL 7th Congressional District nominee La Shawn K Ford for taking time out of his schedule to address the MLK Day Unity Brunch 2026 audience.

His encouraging remarks reinforced the spirit of unity and inspired continued commitment to advancing our communities.



04/23/2026

The Alliance For Civic Engagement (ACE) sincerely appreciates Congresswoman Lauren Underwood for gracing the MLK Day Unity Brunch stage with her powerful and inspiring words. She reminded us that "when we decide to win, we can change the world."



🚀 Calling Middle School Students Grades 6 to 8!Join the Bolingbrook STEM Association for a FREE, fun, and engaging Satur...
04/23/2026

🚀 Calling Middle School Students Grades 6 to 8!

Join the Bolingbrook STEM Association for a FREE, fun, and engaging Saturday Morning STEM Session at the 📚 Fountaindale Public Library!

Students will explore motion, forces, and real world mechanics through hands on 🧱 LEGO Education challenges while building creativity, teamwork 🤝, and problem solving skills.

No experience needed just curiosity 🔍✨

📅 Event Details
🔬 STEM Explorers Motion Forces and Real World Mechanics

🗓️ Saturday May 2, 2026
⏰ Check in 9:30 AM
⏱️ Session 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 Fountaindale Public Library
300 W Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook IL
📌 Meeting Room A

Open to middle school students Grades 6 to 8

👉 Click the link below to register!

https://www.eventcombo.com/e/saturday-morning-stem-session---for-students-grades-6th-8th-78828




04/22/2026

Check out this brief recap of the MLK Day Unity Brunch 2026 hosted by the Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE).

The energy in the room was incredible, and the messages shared left us inspired and motivated to keep pushing the work forward.



ACE Founder Sheldon Watts and Chairman Alex McNulty continue the important work in the community. Yesterday they were el...
04/21/2026

ACE Founder Sheldon Watts and Chairman Alex McNulty continue the important work in the community.

Yesterday they were elected to new roles with the DuPage Township Democratic Organization. Sheldon Watts transitioned from 2nd Vice Chair to 1st Vice Chair of the organization, and Alex McNulty transitioned from Sergeant at Arms to 2nd Vice Chair.

Being elected to serve by the organization means a great deal to them and they appreciate the opportunity to continue working alongside this team to drive civic engagement, serve as liaisons to our community, and help elect candidates up and down the ballot.

Congratulations to all members of our new board:

Chairman: Tyler Giacalone
1st Vice Chair: Sheldon Watts
2nd Vice Chair: Alex McNulty
Treasurer: Daryl Parks
Secretary: Thomas Braxton
Sergeant at Arms: Josh Anderson



As we reflect on the impactful MLK Day Unity Brunch 2026, the Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE) would like to once aga...
04/21/2026

As we reflect on the impactful MLK Day Unity Brunch 2026, the Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE) would like to once again extend our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation for the incredible support of our sponsors and community partners. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and building on this momentum together.

Thank you!

Signature Sponsor

Do The Right Thing

Partner Sponsor

Wintrust
Illinois SEIU
Quad County Urban League
Damon Williams

Advocate Sponsor

NOBLE
PostNet Graphic Design & Printing
NuMark Credit Union

Supporter Sponsor

Alysia Townsend MD, FACOG
Howard Wright State Farm Insurance
Baird & Warner, Heather Kinealy
Theresa Rouse for Will County ROE
Kontoh Scott & Associates
State Rep. Natalie Manley
Croke for IL Comptroller
Giamanco Law Partners
Brian P. Pickett Funeral Group





It was an honor to present Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett with the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Legacy Builder Award at the...
04/20/2026

It was an honor to present Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett with the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Legacy Builder Award at the MLK Day Unity Brunch 2026.

Congresswoman Crockett embodies the spirit of this honor through her unwavering commitment to advancing justice, being a voice for the voiceless, and helping to build a more equitable future for all.




04/19/2026

The Alliance for Civic Engagement was honored to host Texas’s Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. Her powerful MLK Day Unity Brunch 2026 keynote address left attendees inspired and energized.




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