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2023
It's a Wrap! PCIP in 2023 and What's Ahead for 2024 - December 2023
Ascend partners with Amazon for its Christmas in November - November 22, 2023
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HOUR Magazine: 2023 Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County Fall Gala - October 31, 2023
Habitat for Humanity at Oakland County Celebrates 11th Annual Gala - October 2, 2023
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Upscale Magazine: Jelena Roland, Making the Impossible Possible - September 24, 2023
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CNS Healthcare: A Community of Caring, 2019 Community Impact Summary - September 22, 2023
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One-stop expungement help for all county residents Saturday in Pontiac - June 2, 2023
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Pontiac officials evaluate Ceasefire - May 14, 2023
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Next steps for Pontiac's antiviolence commission - April 25, 2023
Ascend Foundation Among Groups Receiving Grants to Help Reduce School Violence - March 7, 2023
Community Foundation announces new grants - March 1, 2023
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Community Foundation makes $55,000 in youth-led grants to support mental health, anti-violence efforts - February 27, 2023
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Youth-led groups granted $55,000 toward mental health, anti-violence programs - February 27, 2023
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Pontiac's Legends and Trailblazers' awards on Sunday - February 25, 2023
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2022: Pontiac’s fresh start - January 1, 2023
2022
Native son honored in Pontiac - December 30, 2022
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Oakland University Fall 2022 Commencement December 16 & 17, 2022 - December 16, 2022
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Pontiac groups team up to distribute donated items - November 26, 2022
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Public invited to virtual forum on teen mental health - November 17, 2022
Students lead town hall meeting in Pontiac: Ascend Foundation organizes reverse town hall on violence prevention strategies - October 26, 2022
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Kids Night of the Stars on tap in Pontiac - August 12, 2022
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Ascend elevated by $500k state grant Foundation works to guide kids into productive lives - July 30, 2022
Carter on Budget Signing - July 20, 2022
Helping hands: Pontiac-based Grace Centers of Hope raises $99K in donations; United Way announces Racial Equity Fund grants - July 13, 2022
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HOPE receives "Neighborhood Champion Award for Service" - May 17, 2022
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Free Mental Healthcare Available for Pontiac Kids Through CNS and Ascend Foundation Partnership - May 9, 2022
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Panel named in Pontiac to curb violent crime - April 2, 2022
Pontiac United announces Black History Essay and Creative Art Contest winners - March 12, 2022
Oakland County community calendar Feb. 27 and beyond - February 27, 2022
5th annual Pontiac ‘Unsung Heroes’ nominations open - February 20, 2022
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Michigan House: Capitol and Community Update - February 12, 2022
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Oakland University Diversity, equity and Inclusion Annual Report 2022 - January 28, 2023
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Pontiac’s Ascend Foundation Continues Changing Lives, Founder Shares Story - January 27, 2022
2021
Pontiac organization gives scholarships to hometown college students - August 26, 2021
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9 Pontiac longtime community leaders honored for Black History Month - February 26, 2021
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Group of government and nonprofit leaders targets economic growth in Pontiac - February 7, 2021
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Pontiac nonprofit seeking photos of virus survivors, victims for tribute during upcoming youth panel - January 13, 2021
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2020
Pontiac’s Ascend Foundation pays it forward for the holidays with $71,000 giving initiative - December 24, 2021
Virtual concert series launching with Pontiac-based artists to promote census response - July 29, 2020
Michigan House Democrats Capitol and Community Update - January 31, 2020
Pontiac area children honored by state for drug and violence prevention among peers - January 27, 2020
DTLR Donates Nearly 2,600 Toys to Families in Need in Detroit - January 17, 2020
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2019
Feeding 3,000 homeless and adopting 52 Pontiac families, local nonprofit’s holiday initiative grows- December 24, 2019
Help Feed 14 Families in Pontiac for Thanksgiving - November 20, 2019
United Way Hosts Community Conversation in Pontiac - October 24, 2019
Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover and Waffle House Hero James Shaw, Jr. to Address Alumni in Detroit - June 19, 2019
Ascend Foundation Awards Celebrate Volunteerism and Community Pride in Pontiac - April 1, 2019
Ascend Foundation Career, scholarship fair aims to change the life of 1,600 students - March 11, 2019
2018
Today’s Woman: Tanesha Stephens Taylor - November 21, 2018
2018 Kiki Challenge Moves & Healthy Messages from Kids across the County - September 24, 2018
Harvard University President Bacow returns to Michigan roots - September 9, 2018
R.I.S.E Real Investments In Self-Empowerment Conference - July 26, 2018
Hard Work Pays Off: Pontiac Teen Gets Full Ride To Oakland University - June 19, 2018
Stars Shine in Pontiac with Student Performances and Ascend Scholarships - June 11, 2018
2018 Life Directions Spark of Hope Tribute Gala - June 4, 2018
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Find Health Clinics Georgia News - April 24, 2018
2009-2017
Pontiac volunteers pack 3000 meals for homeless people - December 21, 2017
Community groups provide meals to homeless families in Pontiac - December 17, 2017
Pontiac Foundation feeds 14 families for the holidays - November 22, 2017
Beyond Basics and the Ferndale Literacy Project - September 29, 2017
Softball Magazine Issue 3 Ascend Foundation in the Dominican Republic - August 1, 2017
Guilty by association panel on race and law enforcement at Oakland University - April 9, 2017
Pontiac Volunteers Assemble - December 18, 2016
Royal Oak Middle School parents come together to heal - December 4, 2016
Pontiac Community Honors Volunteers - May 22, 2016
Pontiac students see a world of possibilities at career fair - March 7, 2016
Foundation works to help at-risk students - February 7, 2016
Zeta Phi Beta Finer Womanhood Scholarship Luncheon - 2016
Ways to Pay It Forward - December 8, 2015
Ascend hosts Massive Skilled Trades Event - December 4, 2015
Students attend first Career, Trades Planning Fair at Pontiac High - December 3, 2015
Real Bad Boys Move in Silence - September 15, 2015
Kids Night of the Stars to Raise Money for Pontiac Scholarships - May 26, 2015
Ascend Hosts Man Up Picnic - May 8, 2015
Scholarship, career fair to connect 1,300 Pontiac students with resources - March 5, 2015
Local Leaders in Running for NAACP Image Award - January 12, 2015
Community Forum with Local Law Enforcement - January 7, 2015
Holiday charity event in Pontiac draws around 300 volunteers - December 21, 2014
The Ascend Foundation helps students prepare for job interviews - December 7, 2014
Seven Families Fed Thanks to Ascend and NPG in Pontiac - November 26, 2014
Thousands of Kids Enjoy Angels Night in Pontiac - October 31, 2014
Angels Night Halloween Fair - October 27, 2014
The Ascend Foundation bring the Dancing Dolls (Lifetime TV show) to Pontiac - July 7, 2014
The Ascend Foundation Marked For Success Program - June 9, 2014