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ASCENDtials (pronounced "essentials") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers holistic educational tools, resources, and re-training programs aimed at uplifting San Diego's BIPOC community.

Programs & Events

We host programs and events that teach, engage, and create change. Learn something new at one of our literacy workshops, buy locally grown produce and handmade crafts at our Farmers' Markets, or help us reduce environmental pollution at one of our highway clean-ups. There are so many ways to get involved!

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Farmers’ Markets

Farmers’ Markets

Support our diaspora vendors and pick up fresh fruits, veggies, herbs, and antidotes surrounded by the sounds of African drumming.

Youth Programs

Youth Programs

Our youth programs teach kids to be aware of their environment. We provide activities to help youth learn about nature and the world. This will set them up for success. View our upcoming events below. We are excited to see you there!

Environmental Clean-ups

Environmental Clean-ups

Help us reduce the amount of trash and debris polluting our environment and improve our community spaces.

Giving Tuesday 2024

Giving Tuesday 2024

Join us on Giving Tuesday to support our mission and make a difference! Your generosity helps us continue to empower communities and protect our environment.

Education & Training

At ASCENDtials, we recognize that the current education system fails to equip individuals with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to overcome systemic issues of racism and inequality. Our unique curriculum, Designing from Whiteness to Oneness™, shifts the focus toward empowering Black communities through dialogue and discussion. We host workshops covering topics of civic, environmental, financial, cosmic, and spiritual literacy for participants of all ages. Through education, we can create change.

WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?

ASCENDtials is actively seeking volunteers.