The “us” in our name Ascendus, acknowledges the importance of collaboration with clients, partners, peers, and donors to create a collective response to our collective challenges.

Claudia never stopped trying to provide for her students even when COVID-19 shut down her daycare. See how she collaborated with her community to find new ways to provide safe and educational learning environments.

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For 30 years, Ascendus has worked to address the nationwide issue of financial inequity by empowering low-to-moderate income business owners with access to capital and support.

Kymme made history in her community by providing a healthy eating space in a sea of fast food. See how she never stopped providing for her community, even when she was forced to close her café.

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Ascendus provides innovative support to small business owners to empower entrepreneurs, improve lives, and rapidly implement small but progressive evolutionary changes that will cumulatively achieve a transformative revolution.

Juan wanted to bring innovation to Boston, and he started with coffee. See how he found new ways to expand his reach and give back to his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Our values distinguish our organization. Inclusion, adaptability, empathy, integrity, passion, and dedication guide and define our work.

Lia’s floral business was essential during COVID-19. See how she leveraged her values to provide beauty in a time of darkness, and how she navigated the emotions of her clients during their time of loss.

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We’re here to help small businesses succeed. At Ascendus, we work together with minority entrepreneurs – often individuals of color and women – to provide economic opportunities. We’re dedicated to helping passionate entrepreneurs build assets so they can provide for their families, create employment opportunities, and improve their communities.

Marquita found herself constantly discriminated against when trying to expand her electrical contracting business, but she never let it stop her. See how she used her passion to find new opportunities and reach the next level in her business journey.

Financial inclusion is no longer enough. Today, we seek to create a world of financial ascension for all. Our focus on ascension means that we are enhancing how we measure progression, to ensure our work is transformational, and not merely transactional.

Arturo lost the equivalent of $1MM overnight when the pandemic hit, but he never let it stop him from moving forward. Through perseverance, Arturo was able to not only build back what he lost but expand his business.