Ascend Convenings

Governors, mayors, and families are on the front lines of communities coping with changes in the pandemic world. In the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, the Institute’s Education & Society and Ascend programs hosted...

In 2017, Ascend launched the Aspen Family Prosperity Innovation Community, a learning and action initiative that developed bold strategies that strengthen parents’ and families’ employment, economic security, and health and well-being. Six...

There is no single story—we each bring our own unique values, experiences, joys, sorrows, and convictions to the work we do every day. Tonight, you will hear Ascend Fellows and Partners share their stories. At a time when pundits and politicians...

The racial wealth gap is one of the most significant barriers to equity and opportunity for families in the United States. Understanding how race and other factors (e.g., gender and geography) impact asset-building and economic mobility – and the...

This ThinkXChange included more than 240 leaders working at the intersections of public policy, faith, community-based programs, human services, health, and the private sectors. Our agenda was designed to provide you with ways to go deep on issues...