Alliance for Consumer Education

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Alliance for Consumer Education
AbbreviationACE
Formation2000
PurposeTo promote responsible and beneficial use of products to ensure a safer, healthier and cleaner environment in homes, businesses and the community
Location
Website consumered.org

The Alliance for Consumer Education (ACE) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit foundation based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to advancing community health and well-being.

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Since its founding over a decade ago, ACE has designed and implemented three core programs: Inhalant Abuse Prevention, Disease Prevention, and Heroes of the Health League.

History

ACE first emerged in early 2000 when a small group of leaders from the household product industry combined forces with several nonprofit organizations to form a partnership committed to ensuring the health of children, families, and communities across the United States. ACE was formed to promote the responsible and beneficial use of products to ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment, and it officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on May 30, 2001.

On October 25, 2011, U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) became the foundation's newest honorary chair. Senator Kohl said of the organization, "The Alliance for Consumer Education is dedicated to protecting our young people from harm, and I'm honored to serve as the foundation's honorary chairman." [1]

Programs

Inhalant Abuse Prevention

ACE's flagship program, Inhalant Abuse Prevention, is designed to provide parents with practical information about inhalant abuse so they can include it in substance abuse discussions with their children. [2] At the core of this program are the Inhalant Abuse Prevention Kits and Inhalant Abuse Prevention Facilitators Guide and Lesson Plan, which are currently being sent to thousands of schools and communities across the country.

Disease Prevention

The goal of ACE's Disease Prevention Program is to strengthen and promote a healthier environment within homes, businesses, and the community by providing information necessary to break the cycle of disease transmission. The program uses its mascots Ace Clean and Professor Grime as aids to educate people on simple steps to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy.

Heroes of the Health League

Heroes of the Health League is ACE's newest program. It offers an all-encompassing look at the home, covering topics relating to poison prevention, proper disposal and storage, pet safety, fire safety, and sustainability concepts (light usage, water usage, recycling, etc.).

Partnerships

References

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  2. Inhalant abuse remains a danger - Washington Times
  3. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, Families... - NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/
  4. Iron Man and Ace Clean Team Up to Fight Germs! | Iron Man | News | Marvel.com
  5. PR News :: PR News' Nonprofit PR Awards - Winners and Honorable Mentions
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