Starting a new business is challenging enough, but doing it in a new country is even more daunting, especially for refugees who have fled their homelands. Read more

We are proud to announce that Jessica Bond, program manager for Therapeutic Family Connections (TFC) in Concord, New Hampshire has been named to the 2018 Class of 40 Under Forty. The Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty program recognizes some of New Hampshire’s brightest young achievers who have a record of professional and volunteer accomplishments. Read more

Volunteering as a mentor at Ascentria's Ruth House makes perfect sense to Leona. Although many years have passed since she was a teenage mother, she still vividly remembers the challenges she faced and the emotional pain that she felt.  Fortunately for Leona, her mother was very supportive and stood by her. She didn’t judge Leona, and often assured her by saying “We’ll get through this.” She discouraged Leona from marriage and took care of her baby so that Leona could continue her education. Looking back Leona recalled, “I think that the emotional pain gave me the drive to keep moving forward. There were bumps in the road, but I made it!” Read more

Dear Ascentria Community, This is the season of hope, and it’s a time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for – our faith, our family and friends, our health, the ability we have to help others in need, and the freedoms we are blessed with in this wonderful country.

Christmas is sure to be much merrier this year for more than 500 individuals served by Ascentria Care Alliance — one of the largest human service organizations in New England--thanks to the generosity of our community partners. Wish lists for warm winter clothes, non-perishable food, games, toys, crafts, gift cards, school supplies, diapers, formula, bedding, household items and bus passes are being fulfilled! These gifts will be shared with individuals and families in Ascentria’s Teen Parenting programs in MA; Foster Care programs in MA and NH; Services for New Americans programs in MA and NH; Unaccompanied Refugee Minors program in MA; and our Mental Health and Disability Services in MA and ME. Read more

Angela Bovill wouldn't recommend the beginning of her adult life – starting with marriage and children by age 19 – to anyone. College was postponed due to pregnancy. She went to work instead at a biotech company in native Maine. She worked in accounts payable, but she couldn't be contained there. She quickly became a fixer of complex problems.

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Congratulations to Ascentria Care Alliance and our President/CEO, Angela Bovill, for again being named one of the Top 100 Women-led Businesses in Massachusetts! The awards, sponsored by the The Commonwealth Institute in partnership with Boston Globe Magazine, were announced Friday morning during a breakfast event at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston. Ascentria came in at #47. With thousands of women-led businesses in the state, making the list of Top 100 is quite an honor and accomplishment! Read more