Bobby is a photographer and parent of an elementary age son.  He was doing his best to earn an income by offering his photographic services at local weddings and funerals.  There is fierce competition amongst photographers, so ACE helped him "think outside the box" and loaned him $100J to begin taking class pictures at his son's school, Water Valley.  This service is a completely new idea for Jamaican schools.  ACE Executive Director, Marla Day-Fitzwater, even helped train Bobby to position the children in their group shots.  The families are crazy about have class pictures as keepsakes in addition to their students' individual pictures.  Bobby is donating $100J to the Water Valley PTA for each class picture purchased!  Way to go, Bobby!

Gary is a local fisherman who takes our guests snorkeling on free days. A trip with Gary is a real treat - you may even be helping him pull in a fish! Gary likes to take our guests to a beautiful, private beach for an afternoon of relaxation. Whenever possible, ACE utilizes the resources from the neighborhood and employs the local people. Through training, mentoring and simply expanding their opportunities to earn a living, ACE is making a difference in people's lives.

Polio doesn't stop Mr. Ashley from raising vegetables to support himself. He is a resident of the Top Pen community - an area that has been the location of several ACE projects in the past several years. When a recent tornado came through, Mr. Ashley's home was completely destroyed. ACE volunteers helped him to rebuild his home. We know you will love meeting this kind and gentle man who has never let his physical challenges prevent him from living a productive life.