Moving Our Worcester Headquarters
We’re excited to share that we are moving our Worcester headquarters and client center to a new office at 18 Chestnut Street, right in the heart of downtown! This isn’t just a change in address—it’s a transformative leap toward a more collaborative, accessible, and mission-driven future for our organization and the people we serve. Why […]
Removing Temporary Protected Status for Afghans, Venezuelans, and Others Will Harm Families and Our Economy.
The federal government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Afghans, putting more than 9,000 Afghans and 350,000+ Venezuelans at risk of deportation starting as early as July 2025. Ascentria Care Alliance stands in firm opposition to this decision: These actions not only jeopardize the safety and wellbeing of individuals who sought refuge […]
Maine Can’t Afford More Cuts to Medicaid
What do you value? Many assume MaineCare—our state’s Medicaid program—only serves those who are unemployed. In reality, it’s a lifeline for low-wage workers, children, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and older adults who need long-term care. It is Maine’s largest health insurance program, covering 400,000 people as of January 2025. Maine’s demographic challenges are sobering. […]
Proposed law targets N.H. driver’s licenses for immigrants, including refugees
By David Brooks from the Concord Monitor Getting a New Hampshire driver’s license would be practically impossible for refugees and more complicated for immigrants who are studying or working here under a proposed law that has passed the House. The legislation, HB452, makes sweeping changes to a long-standing law about how and whether “non-resident aliens” can […]
Celebrating Women’s Month: Sabrina Moore
This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to shine a light on the incredible women leaders at Ascentria whose passion, resilience, and compassion inspire us every day. Meet Sabrina Moore, Director of In-Home Care, whose journey is a beautiful reflection of growth, purpose, and service. “During college, I found a flexible job that let me work with […]
Celebrating Women Across Ascentria: Amanda
At Ascentria, we’re proud to celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the incredible women who lead with courage, empathy, and purpose. Their stories are a reminder that leadership doesn’t just come from titles or accolades—it’s born from lived experience, resilience, and a commitment to serving others. Amanda Alarcon shared her powerful story with us—a story rooted in […]
Celebrating Women Across Ascentria
This Women’s History Month, we proudly recognize the remarkable women leaders within our organization whose passion, resilience, and dedication continue to inspire and uplift our communities. Today, we are honored to spotlight one such leader whose journey speaks to the very heart of service. From a young age, Allison Gomez was drawn to philanthropy—visiting oncology […]
A Difficult but Necessary Update
We are writing to share a difficult but necessary update. As we continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the new administration’s policies, we have had to make some incredibly hard decisions. Due to the halt in refugee resettlement, the freezing of federal funding, and ongoing uncertainty surrounding governmental support for immigrants, we are […]
The Refugee Resettlement Pause and Its Impact
As an organization committed to welcoming those in need of refuge, Ascentria is deeply concerned about the recent decision to pause all resettlement efforts. The executive order includes a review every 90 days, with no requirements for when resettlement must restart. This action will have profound consequences, not only for the individuals and families seeking […]