ACER (African Career Education and Resources Inc.) is the leading organization working with African immigrants in the Northwest suburbs. We build power to achieve systemic change that advances racial and economic equity for our communities.

ACER empowers community members to engage with the civic process through education, voting, and organizing. Our Civic Engagement mission is to help community members come together and make their voices heard.

ACER advances Housing Justice through advocacy and tenant empowerment. We work with community partners and tenants to advance policies that guarantee Just Housing for all community members.