Apr 9New space.New energy. New beginnings. 💫 We were honored to welcome residents to Cypress at Ardendale as they begin a new chapter after relocating from Ardenwood Village in Baton Rouge, LA. This wasn’t just a move—it was a moment. Through our New Beginnings Bash, TAP brought together incredible partners across our core pillars—education, workforce development, healthcare, and supportive services—to ensure residents feel connected, supported, and empowered from day one. From resources to relationships, we’re building more than programs… we’re building pathways. 🤝🏾 Because at TAP, we don’t just serve communities— we walk alongside them as they rise. #TheAscentProject #NewBeginnings #CommunityImpact #WorkforceDevelopment #HealthEquity #EducationMatters #StrongerTogether #PeoplePlanInAction #HUDStrongCollective put this Profile together from what The Ascent Project shares publicly. I work here
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Apr 9New space.New energy. New beginnings. 💫 We were honored to welcome residents to Cypress at Ardendale as they begin a new chapter after relocating from Ardenwood Village in Baton Rouge, LA. This wasn’t just a move—it was a moment. Through our New Beginnings Bash, TAP brought together incredible partners across our core pillars—education, workforce development, healthcare, and supportive services—to ensure residents feel connected, supported, and empowered from day one. From resources to relationships, we’re building more than programs… we’re building pathways. 🤝🏾 Because at TAP, we don’t just serve communities— we walk alongside them as they rise. #TheAscentProject #NewBeginnings #CommunityImpact #WorkforceDevelopment #HealthEquity #EducationMatters #StrongerTogether #PeoplePlanInAction #HUDStrong- Resident Stability & Case Management
Long-term opportunity often begins with stability. TAP works with residents to understand needs, establish goals, navigate systems, and connect to resources with consistent follow-through.
- Workforce & Economic Mobility
TAP helps adults and young adults move beyond short-term job placement toward sustainable career pathways. Services are designed to connect residents with training, employers, credentials, coaching, and the practical support needed to persist and advance.
- Children, Youth & Education
Learning has always been central to TAP. Our youth programming blends academic support with enrichment and exposure, helping young people strengthen skills, discover interests, and imagine futures they may not yet have seen for themselves.
- Senior Well-Being
TAP supports older adults with opportunities to remain connected, informed, active, and engaged in community life.
- Community Engagement & Enrichment
Strong communities need opportunities for connection as well as services. TAP supports seasonal events, celebrations, resident activities, learning experiences, and community-building opportunities that strengthen belonging across generations.
About
TAP’s roots stretch back to 2001 through Integral Youth and Family Project, Inc., an initiative created to enrich and empower residents in urban communities through education, enrichment, and human development. The Ascent Project was begun in 2018 to continue and expand that work.
That foundation still matters. TAP was built on the understanding that community development is about more than buildings. Lasting community strength depends on people having the opportunity to learn, grow, work, connect, and participate fully in the places they call home.
As TAP enters its next chapter, we are expanding that proven philosophy across a broader network of communities and partners. Our goal is not to belong to one property, one developer, or one funding source. Our goal is to bring a strong, adaptable human-development model wherever communities and partners are ready to invest in resident success.
To create long term stability in urban, under-served, communities through implementation of a comprehensive model of human and community development. TAP’s proven model focuses on supporting both the needs and the potential of individuals and families.
To build thriving, inclusive communities of lifelong learning where every individual has equal opportunity to fulfill their potential and lead fulfilling lives. We aspire to create a future in which the necessary resources, opportunities, and support systems for personal growth, empowerment, and community development are easily accessible.
Ashview Heights, Atlanta, GA
- Based in
- Ashview Heights, Atlanta
- Nonprofit since
- 2011
- EIN
- 27-1148162
- Website
- theascentproject.org
- @theascentproject
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