Our Collective. Our Community.

The ASCEND Collective is a community based effort to bring advocacy and awareness to underserved talent. To help businesses understand the value these talented candidates bring to an organization, removing the barriers and bias. 90% of your donation goes to helping military veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities and justice-involved communities thrive with equal opportunity.

How You Can Get Involved

Volunteer Program

Volunteers are vital to our mission. We need volunteers to lead in each of our Communities. Military – Disabilities – Justice-Involved.

Corporate Partner

Corporate Partners can sponsor webinars, certifications or many other things that contribute to underserved talent being recognized for their value.

Personal Donations

90% of your generous donation goes to bring awareness to services for the communities of Military – Disabilities and Justice-Involved.

Volunteer

Working together, we can make a difference in our communities.

Donate

Your contribution plays a vital role in enabling us to continue our work across our key programs—Veterans ASCEND, MilSpouse ASCEND, Ability ASCEND, and Mission 2 ASCEND. These initiatives are dedicated to transforming the employment landscape for Americans facing barriers to employment by aligning their skills with meaningful career opportunities.

Skills Training and Development: Offering cutting-edge, AI-driven training sessions that prepare our participants for the workforce, ensuring they are not only employable but also poised for career advancement.
Community Outreach: Increasing our capacity to reach more individuals who can benefit from our programs, thereby enhancing their employment prospects and quality of life.
Program Expansion: Helping us to grow existing programs and develop new initiatives that address the evolving needs of our community.

Our Travel Auction is live!

Welcome to our exclusive auction site, where you can enter to win unforgettable experiences! We’ve partnered with Winspire to offer a selection of incredible destination vacations that promise adventure, relaxation, and memories to last a lifetime.

Here’s a glimpse of what you can bid on:

Disney World Family Adventure: A magical getaway with $1,000 in Disney gift cards for admission, food, or souvenirs. Includes a 4-night stay at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
Nashville Unplugged: Dive into Music City with a 3-night stay at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, a tour of the Ryman Auditorium, and a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Tennessee Whiskey Adventure: Take a guided tour and tasting at Jack Daniel’s Distillery, along with a 3-night stay in Nashville’s vibrant West End.
Farmhouse Luxury in Napa Vineyards: Enjoy a 3-night weekday stay at The Setting Inn, private wine tastings, and a Culinary Institute of America experience.

Each auction package is backed by Winspire’s Booking & Concierge Service, ensuring a seamless, luxury experience from start to finish. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Bid now for your chance to win!

Enter to win today and support a great cause while treating yourself to an extraordinary vacation.

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