El Taller in English means “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 identify talents and abilities that they may otherwise never find within themselves.

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!

To the southwest of Las Terrenas lies the village of Las Guazarus, the site of a nearly finished community center, sponsored by ACES North America.

Built and maintained by Dr. Jose Bourget and supported by ACES Noth America, the Las Terrenas library is a one-of-a-kind public service in the Dominican Republic.

At the eastern outskirts of Las Terrenas, the community of La Barbacoa united in 2021 to build a center for lubs, tutoring, and community meetings.