Annual Report - Ascend Alliance

OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP
BE A CONTRIBUTING
MEMBER
Whether you are in Utah or across the
country, you can help through your
membership and support of project
activities and special events. We encourage
you to renew your membership each
year. Members receive our Annual Report
publication, electronic newsletter, project
updates, and invitations to participate in
expeditions, events and meetings.
SUPPORT THE
ANNUAL GALA
This is an event well worth coming to,
held yearly in the fall. If you can’t attend,
sponsor a table for others to attend or offer
a non-participant donation. We also have
significant committee and volunteer needs
for the gala each year.
SPONSOR PROJECTS
AND PROGRAMS
Help continue progress in-country by
sponsoring projects or programs which are
life-changing. Please see the form entitled
“Participate With” included with this annual
report.
GO ON AN EXPEDITION
Experience the difference you can make as
part of an ASCEND expedition to Latin
America or Africa! It is life changing for
those served and for those who participate.
Thirteen expeditions are planned for 2007.
Visit www.ascendalliance.org for more
details.
SERVE AS AN
INTERN OR FELLOW
Mature university students, volunteer
professionals and retirees with experience,
education, self motivation, and patience
are invited to consider an internship or
fellowship. Students should be at a masters
program level or undergraduate junior or
senior with career interests, which will be
significantly enhanced by cross-cultural
training. Those selected will work full time
with ASCEND Alliance Headquarters
in Salt Lake City, Utah, or with field
operations in Latin America or Africa.
SPONSOR A “SISTER-
SCHOOL” OR “SISTER-
COMMUNITY” PROJECT
Give local schools and other organizations
the opportunity to help inmeaningful
humanitarian outreach through our “Sister
School Program.” Every teacher, parent and
student who has ties to a school, whether
in Utah or across the country, is invited to
help. Youth, ages 12-24, who complete an
expedition or internship are invited to serve
on the YEP Advisory Council and help at
their school.
OFFER IN-KIND
GOODS/SERVICES
In-kind donations are greatly appreciated,
including various humanitarian supplies,
medical supplies and equipment, computer
equipment, office supplies and equipment,
vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. Check
with ASCEND Headquarters for specific
current needs.
VOLUNTEER AT
HEADqUARTERS AND
ON SPECIAL PROJECTS
For those who live near our headquarters,
we greatly appreciate volunteers who set up
a regular time to come to the ASCEND
office. Others volunteers help on specific
projects like our gala. Let us know how you
would like to help.
BECOME AN AMBASSADOR
FOR ASCEND
Share your experience with others. Invite
your family, friends and associates to
participate with ASCEND. Let them know
the various ways they can help: going on an
expedition, volunteering at headquarters or
for special projects, assisting with in-kind
resources or with financial contributions.
Host a meeting or get-together in your
neighborhood, at your business, school or
other community organization to share
the opportunity and your experiences.
Materials, including our ASCEND DVD
and mission overview flyer, are available to
assist you.
LEAVE A LEGACY: WILLS,
ENDOWMENTS, & TRUSTS
1) Help us build our endowment fund
to perpetuate ASCEND endeavors; 2)
For those over 65, take advantage of our
Charitable Income and Endowment Plan;
3) Include ASCEND in your will; 4)
Increase disposable income and pass your
estate to heirs through charitable trusts
that also help ASCEND; 5) Enjoy your
assets and receive a tax deduction while
helping ASCEND.
“I want to thank God who brought our
friends at ASCEND to Huaycan. We
are very grateful for the development of
the programs, especially the enterprise
education program. This training is very
important to benefit our families and the
community in general.”
–Alcides Flores
President,
Industrial Park of Huaycan, Peru
ASCEND ANNUAL REPORT 21