Celebrating Milestones. Strengthening Community. Changing Lives
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Excellence at ACLAMO Early Learning Center
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At ACLAMO’s Early Learning Center, quality is not just a goal—it’s a commitment we live every day.
We are proud to share several important milestones that reflect the dedication of our team and the strength of our programs. Our center has successfully renewed its Keystone 4-STAR certification through February 2027, the highest recognition of quality in early childhood education.
We also received Pre-K Counts Inspection Approval, affirming our compliance with rigorous state standards and our commitment to providing enriching, high-quality early learning experiences.
Recent evaluations further highlight the impact of our work:
- ECERS Score: 6.06 out of 7.00
- CLASS (Toddler): 6.2 out of 7.00
- CLASS (Infant): 6.6 out of 7.00
These results reflect more than numbers—they represent safe, nurturing environments where children are supported, families are engaged, and futures are built.
This level of excellence is only possible because of the trust of our families and the support of partners like you.
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Honoring the People Behind the Mission
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Members of the ACLAMO Board of Directors and Staff
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Recently, our Board of Directors hosted a staff appreciation lunch, a meaningful moment to recognize the team that brings ACLAMO’s mission to life every day.
Across our programs, from early childhood education to workforce development, health services, and family support, our staff show up with commitment, compassion, and professionalism.
Moments like these remind us that our impact is powered by people—by a team that believes deeply in the work and in the community we serve.
We are grateful to our Board for their leadership and for standing alongside our staff in this shared mission.
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Beatriz Gasiba with Board President, Chad Workman, and Board Vice President, Steven Sullivan.
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Building Stronger Organizations, Together
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ACLAMO was honored to participate in the Nonprofit Capacity Forum hosted by the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation.
This gathering brought together nonprofit leaders to reflect on the challenges we are all navigating, funding uncertainty, staffing pressures, and growing community needs, and, more importantly, to explore solutions together.
Collaboration is essential to our work. By learning from one another and sharing strategies, we strengthen not only our organizations but the communities we serve.
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Beatriz Gasiba and colleagues at the PRCF Nonprofit Capacity Forum
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Youth Finding Their Voice: ADELANTE in Action
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Over the past several weeks, ADELANTE students have been doing more than learning; they have been finding their voice. Through conversations on identity, civic engagement, and leadership, students explored how their experiences shape who they are and how they can create change in their communities.
In partnership with Ursinus College, students engaged in dialogue, creative expression, and storytelling, including podcast reflections that amplify their voices and perspectives. These experiences are helping young people build confidence, think critically, and see themselves as leaders.
Listen to their stories and follow their journey:
https://substack.com/@ursinusvocescivicas
Instagram: @ursinusvocescivicas.
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Advocacy in Action: Empowering Families
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At ACLAMO, we believe that strong communities are built when families have the tools and confidence to advocate for themselves.
Through our ACLAMO Advocates: Ambassadors for Education, parents recently participated in a Power Mapping session, gaining practical strategies to navigate systems, build influence, and advocate for their children’s education.
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In addition, families engaged in a session on Pennsylvania’s proposed state budget, helping them better understand how policy decisions impact local schools and opportunities for their children.
This is how we build community power: by equipping families with knowledge, voice, and agency.
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Partner Spotlight:
Working Together for Better Impact
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We are grateful for partners who take the time to understand our work and stand alongside our community.
This month, we welcomed Martha Morales of Valley Forge Casino Resort to ACLAMO. Visits like these create meaningful opportunities to connect, share our impact, and explore ways to deepen collaboration.
Strong partnerships are essential to sustaining and expanding our work, and we are thankful to those who walk this journey with us.
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Dr. Doug Ferguson and Beatriz Gasiba from ACLAMO with Martha Morales from Valley Forge Casino Resort
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You’re Invited: See the Impact in Pottstown
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📅 April 22 | 6:00 PM
📍 ACLAMO Pottstown Center
We invite you to visit our Pottstown Center and experience firsthand how your support is changing lives.
This space serves as a vital hub for families seeking stability, resources, and opportunity, often during some of the most challenging moments in their lives. As demand continues to grow, critical repairs and improvements are needed to ensure the center remains safe, welcoming, and fully equipped.
Your support will help us protect and strengthen this space for the families who rely on it.
Join us to:
- Meet the community
- See our programs in action
- Learn how you can be part of what comes next
For more information, please contact: Dr. Doug Ferguson | douglasf@aclamo.org | 610-277-2570.
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Thank you to everyone who helped make a positive impact this month. Every act of support—big or small—moves our mission forward and strengthens our community.
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If you believe in building stronger families, expanding opportunities, and creating lasting change, we invite you to support ACLAMO’s work.
Your contribution helps us reach more families, deliver critical services, and continue growing our impact.
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Follow us on social media and stay engaged with our work and community.
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