Partner with Ascendtials

Join our circle of stewardship, leadership, and community empowerment.

ASCENDtials thrives because of people who believe in equity, healing, cultural connection, and collective empowerment. Whether you choose to serve on our board or support our work as a sponsor, your involvement strengthens our programs and expands our impact across San Diego’s diverse communities.
This page invites you into a deeper partnership — to lead, to uplift, and to help us build a more just and connected world.

Why Your Support Matters

ASCENDtials works to empower families, youth, and communities through:
• Cultural and Ancient wisdom and nature-based learning
• Environmental stewardship
• Night Sky Star Parties
• Youth camps and intergenerational workshops
• Farmers’ markets and vendor empowerment
• Community wellness and healing programs

Your leadership and sponsorship fuel these initiatives, ensuring they remain accessible, culturally grounded, and community‑driven.

Pathway 1: Board Leadership

Serve as a Steward of ASCENDtials’ Mission
Board members play a vital role in shaping the direction, sustainability, and long‑term vision of ASCENDtials. As a board leader, you help guide programs, strengthen partnerships, and ensure our work continues to uplift underserved communities.

Responsibilities
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight
• Support fundraising and community partnerships
• Champion ASCENDtials’ mission in your networks
• Attend quarterly board meetings and committee sessions
• Contribute your expertise to organizational growth

What We Look For
• Commitment to equity, cultural empowerment, and environmental stewardship
• A collaborative spirit
• Leadership experience or a willingness to grow into leadership
• Passion for community wellness and youth empowerment

Why Serve
• Shape programs that uplift families and communities
• Strengthen local markets, youth initiatives, and cultural education
• Join a circle of leaders dedicated to transformation
• Contribute to long‑term community impact

Pathway 2: Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the Work That Strengthens Our Communities

Sponsorship is a powerful way to invest in ASCENDtials’ mission. Your contribution helps sustain programs that nourish, educate, and empower — from farmers markets to youth camps to cultural workshops.

Our markets, food distributions, and cultural activations are built on partnership. Each month, we invest in park usage rentals, permitting, staffing, youth engagement, and the infrastructure that enables families to gather, learn, and access essential resources in a safe and welcoming space.

Your sponsorship helps sustain these community offerings, ensuring that wellness, culture, and ecological stewardship remain accessible to all.

Sponsorship Tiers

Community Ally — $100
A great entry point for partners who want to show up consistently and be visible in the community.

– Reserved tabling space at one monthly event
– Listing as a “Community Ally” on event signage
– Opportunity to distribute educational materials
– Inclusion in our monthly partner spotlights and thank‑you post

Wellness Partner — $250
Ideal for public‑health organizations offering direct services such as Narcan distribution, testing strips, screenings, or resource navigation.

– Everything in Community Ally
– Priority placement in our wellness zone
– Logo placement on monthly event flyer
– Opportunity to share a brief resource announcement
– Inclusion on our website’s partner page

Community Health Champion — $500
For partners seeking deeper engagement and multi‑month visibility.

– Everything in Wellness Partner
– Reserved placement at multiple consecutive monthly events
– Expanded tabling footprint (if needed)
– Highlighted feature in our newsletter
– Co‑branded signage at the wellness area

Sustaining Sponsor — $1,000+
For organizations committed to long‑term community health, cultural resilience, and shared leadership.

– Everything in Community Health Champion
– Sponsorship of a full season (3–4 months)
– Co‑branded outreach materials
– Opportunity to co‑design a wellness activation or workshop
– Recognition during opening remarks

Leadership Sponsors — $2500

Key partners who help ASCENDtials expand its long‑term impact across San Diego. Their support strengthens the foundation of our cultural, environmental, and wellness‑centered programs, ensuring they remain accessible, community‑driven, and deeply rooted in equity.

Leadership Sponsors fuel the growth of:
– Youth and family education rooted in culture, nature, and wellness
– Night Sky Star Parties and Kemetic learning experiences
– Environmental stewardship, cleanups, and community care
– Market‑based activations that uplift local vendors and families
– Healing‑centered workshops and community wellness initiatives
– Long‑term program development and organizational sustainability

This level of sponsorship reflects a commitment to transformational change and community empowerment. Leadership Sponsors help ASCENDtials build a healthier, more connected, and more equitable future for all.

Why Sponsorship Matters Your support directly sustains:

– Park usage rental and special event and permitting
– Event staffing and youth leadership
– Safety and wellness infrastructure
– Cultural and ecological programming
– A stable, welcoming space for families to access life‑saving resources

Together, we create a more informed, connected, and resilient community.

Ready to Partner?
We welcome public‑health agencies, cultural organizations, youth programs, and community groups to join us.
Sponsorship ensures your services reach the families who need them most — while supporting the ecosystem that makes these gatherings possible.

Your Sponsorship Helps Fund
• Market, event operations, and vendor support
• Youth and family programming
• Environmental stewardship initiatives
• Cultural and Kemetic education
• Community events and wellness activities

Benefits of Sponsorship
• Recognition on our website and event materials
• Opportunities to engage with community programs
• Visibility at markets, workshops, and special events
• A direct role in uplifting underserved communities

Thank you to our partners for your continued support

New and continued relationships with local leaders and community members allow us to create the change we seek. We want to continue to improve the quality of education, food, environment, and value of services and offerings in our neighborhoods. Feel empowered and advocate for your community today!

ASCENDtials wants to thank all our partners and their contributions to improving the lives of everyone within our communities. Nothing is possible without your support. Thank you! To partner with us, contact us today!

Check out our impact page and get a closer look at our sponsors:

Our Alumni

ASCENDtials considers all former employees and volunteers to be Alumni of the organization. We hope to continue building these relationships with community leaders, supporting them with access to our resources, and connecting them with our members and financial supporters.

Join our organization as a contributor, member, or employee. We offer benefits for future events, our newsletter, gifts, and discounts on gear and products. Thank you for your support!