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Ascentria Care Alliance Improving the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities facing systemic barriers. What does “Ascentria” mean?

Lutheran Social Services of New England became Ascentria Care Alliance on September 1, 2014. Our new name represents the beginning of a new era for our organization! We define it as “rising together.” In honor of our Christian heritage, it is a blend of “ascension” and “trinity.” Our faith-based legacy remains the heart and soul of our mission, vision and values. With our new name and client-centered strategy, we are opening doors to new partnerships that will help us have a greater impact on the lives of our clients and the communities we serve. We’re engaging with the entire faith community, with businesses and nonprofits, to achieve in collaboration much more than we could achieve alone. We are taking a more holistic, comprehensive approach to helping and empowering those we serve. Our new client center on Shattuck Street in Worcester houses many of our programs at one convenient location, so we can better coordinate vital services for our clients. Additional client centers are planned for gateway cities throughout New England.

Every youth has their own experiences, goals, and story. For unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth, adjusting to a n...
10/16/2026

Every youth has their own experiences, goals, and story. For unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth, adjusting to a new environment can mean navigating unfamiliar surroundings, building new connections, and finding a sense of stability and belonging.

Foster parents can provide more than a safe place to stay. Sometimes, it is the everyday moments, sharing a meal, offering encouragement, listening, or simply being there, that help youth feel welcomed and supported. Through consistency, guidance, and care, foster parents can help youth build confidence and feel connected to their new communities.

This Foster Care Friday, consider how you could be part of a youth's support system. You do not need to have all the answers. Providing a safe and welcoming home, encouragement, and a sense of belonging can have a lasting impact.

Learn more about becoming a foster parent with Ascentria Care Alliance and supporting refugee and immigrant youth.

Thanks to everyone who celebrated the Autumn season with us at the Harvest Dinner Event! Back in May, Ascentria's Rachae...
10/15/2026

Thanks to everyone who celebrated the Autumn season with us at the Harvest Dinner Event!

Back in May, Ascentria's Rachael Legenza, then part of our Snap-Ed program, coordinated a vegetable garden build at Homestead Hall with the help of ACA staff volunteers. Those garden beds were then lovingly tended by residents of Homestead Hall over the course of the summer. When crops were ripe for picking, clients from Services for New Americans (SNA) and Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) joined residents at Goddard Homestead to enjoy farm-fresh food and intergenerational conversation. Plus, guests got to take home fresh vegetables from the gardens!

This Harvest Dinner event was a great opportunity to showcase the full-circle impact of the project: growing food, giving back to the community, and bringing people together!

The celebration continues with Welcome Home, an exhibition featuring photography and videography by Behishta Kabir and J...
10/14/2026

The celebration continues with Welcome Home, an exhibition featuring photography and videography by Behishta Kabir and Jodi Hilton. Bringing together portraits of Afghan families and local volunteers, including members of the Harvard Neighborhood Support Team, the exhibition highlights the connections that make a community feel like home.

Join us on November 12 from 4–7 PM at the CLA Welcome Center and Gallery for an evening featuring a special piano performance by Arson Fahim, hors d’oeuvres, a w**e selection, a silent auction, and an opportunity to meet the artists.

RSVP is required. Scan the QR code or follow the link in the graphic to reserve your spot!

We're proud to celebrate Kristine Binette, Vice President of Senior Living Operations at Ascentria Care Alliance, for he...
10/12/2026

We're proud to celebrate Kristine Binette, Vice President of Senior Living Operations at Ascentria Care Alliance, for her feature in Elder Care Review's Leadership Perspective section.

In her article, The Solo-Agers Are Here: Why Senior Living Must Rethink Who It Serves, Kristine explores the growing population of older adults aging without traditional family support systems and highlights the need for approaches that foster connection, advocacy, dignity, and independence.

Congratulations, Kristine, on this well-deserved recognition and for helping advance important conversations about the future of aging services.

Read the full article here: https://www.eldercarereview.com/leadership-perspective/kristine-binette-nwid-1194.html

10/08/2026

We love seeing residents from Goddard House and Homestead Hall enjoying a day like this! Thank you to Field of Dreams Therapy Farm, LLC, for welcoming everyone and creating such a memorable visit.

10/06/2026

A new name for a space with a growing story !! Thanks to a generous donation, the Lighthouse Welcome Center will be named the CLA Welcome Center and Gallery! We hope to celebrate this new chapter with the CLA community on November 12th from 4-7 pm at the Welcome Home reception. RSVP is required.

Exciting news! 💙 Thanks to an $85,000 grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts , we’re expanding demen...
10/05/2026

Exciting news! 💙

Thanks to an $85,000 grant from The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts , we’re expanding dementia care training and creating a lasting impact for older adults, families, and caregivers throughout Central Massachusetts.

For many unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth, building a new life in a new community comes with both opportunities...
10/02/2026

For many unaccompanied refugee and immigrant youth, building a new life in a new community comes with both opportunities and challenges. Having caring adults in their corner can make a meaningful difference as they adjust, grow, and work toward their goals.

Foster parents provide more than a place to stay. They offer encouragement, guidance, stability, and a sense of belonging. The support of a caring foster family can help youth feel welcomed, connected, and part of a community.

This Foster Care Friday, consider how you could be part of a youth's support team. Providing a welcoming and supportive home can help youth build confidence, form meaningful connections, and know they do not have to navigate life's challenges alone.

Learn more about becoming a foster parent with Ascentria Care Alliance and supporting youth in our Unaccompanied Refugee Minors and Unaccompanied Children programs.

09/28/2026

At Ascentria, connection comes naturally. It's one of the many reasons people love being a part of our team! From our coworkers to the people we serve, community is always at the heart of what we do!

Today we’re celebrating our People & Culture team and all the ways they show up for the people who make Ascentria what i...
09/27/2026

Today we’re celebrating our People & Culture team and all the ways they show up for the people who make Ascentria what it is.

From welcoming new employees and helping people find their footing to being there for the questions, challenges, and milestones along the way, their work touches so many parts of the employee experience.

Thank you for bringing compassion, dedication, integrity, resilience, and courage to your work, and for helping create a workplace where people feel supported and valued.

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