Empowering People. Strengthening Communities.

We help residents of Summit Properties stay housed and stable, addressing barriers such as money management, life skills, mental health support, and navigating resources.

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Helping Summit residents stay housed and thrive

Our Mission

To help people address the personal and systemic barriers to housing stability in the service of thriving, sustainable communities.

Our Vision

To create caring communities that are rooted in dignity, foster individual strength and provide stability for every resident.

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Real help for real challenges

Ascend Housing Supportive Service Coordinators work in partnership with property managers and tenants to address residents’ housing needs. We coordinate referrals and resources to address the challenges that lead to housing instability. 

Ascend provides direct housing retention support to tenants. Services are free and are tailored to meet each client’s individualized needs. Ascend is only able to provide services while the person is a current tenant at a housing site that is contracted with Ascend Housing Allies for services. After a tenant leaves through choice, eviction or any other means, Ascend will contact that person to discuss a discharge plan and end services.

Money Matters

Money matters

Paying bills, household budgeting, credit scores and loans, and assistance with anything that puts you behind financially.

Lease Compliance

Lease & Compliance

Paperwork, assistance in resolving lease violations, accessing rental support, and supporting housing transitions.

Life Skills

Life skills & Employment 

Help with finding a job; support with education and vocational training

Community Supports

Community supports

Substance misuse and mental health referrals coordinated locally. Help with cleaning and hoarding issues, housing, and more.

Manseau Street Winooski, Vermont