ASCEND works to elevate awareness of mental health through special events and activities. Some projects/events are one-time-only and a collaboration among many community partners, such as American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Capital Region NY, WAIT House, Warren Washington CARE Center, and others. Other activities are scheduled annually to raise funds for existing programs in addition to awareness. Building the best event requires sponsorships from corporate partnerships, local small business, and community partners.
Continuity of support enhances community awareness and connection to mental health activities… and those in the community who support them.
Color Outside the Lines
Join us for a playful and therapeutic art experience like no other. Skip the easels and paintbrushes, this is art in motion! Using water guns, bubble wands, and paint-filled water balloons, youth and families will team up to create a joyful, collaborative community masterpiece.
This year, our Color Outside the Lines event, which is co-hosted by Warren Washington CARE Center will be an activity at the Hyde Collection’s Community Day this August.
During our activity at the Hyde Collections Community Day, we will be collecting in-kind donations of gift cards to help support the youth for Back to School in our Health Home Care Management.
Wal-Mart
(Apparel, shoes, non-perishable food items)
Stewarts Shops & Cumberland Farms
(Gas Cards to help with transportation needs)
Dicks Sporting Goods
(Sports apparel & equipment)
Staples
(Calculators & tech items)
Hannaford & Price Chopper | Market 32
(Non-perishable food items for youth meals)
These donations will help reduce barriers our youth face, including transportation challenges such as access to rides for school, appointments, and extracurricular activities. They will also ease financial pressures on families by supporting essential needs like clothing, food, technology, and participation in clubs, sports, and other enrichment opportunities.
So save the Date and stay tuned for more info!
Cultivating Community Fundraiser Dinner
Save the day for our Cultivating Community Fundraiser Dinner at Seasoned on Thursday, October 10th, 2026. We had such a great turn out last year we are back for another round to support our Wellness Garden. Once again we will be using produce from our gardens to support this dinner.
Stay tuned for Pre-Sale Tickets in July!
Annual Events
Every May, we hold our Annual Mental Health Month event this attended by ASCEND staff, clients, members, mental health professionals, community partners and people from the communities we serve. It features speakers, award presentations to people and businesses within and outside of the mental health field who have positively influenced mental health.
SAVE THE DATE
Annual Community Awards & Fundraiser for Mental Health Month
Thursday, May 6th, 2027 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Heritage Hall, Harding Mazzotti Arena
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Tree of Hope Celebration
Friday, May 7th, 2027
Glens Falls City Park
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us in spreading messages of hope, healing, kindness and support in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
If you want to get involved and want ribbons to participate for your organization or business reach out to Michele Morehouse at mmorehouse@ascendmw.org.
Walter P. Reichert Award (2025) – Brenna Lyons, MS (with her parents) from the Glens Falls Hospital Behavioral Unit at the 2025 ASCEND Annual Community Awards & Fundraiser.
Our Hope Tree in Glens Falls City Park, during Mental Health Month we write inspiring messages of hope and positivity to raise awareness.
Dorothea Dix Award (2025) – Warren Washington CARE Center and staff.
Mental Health Needs Community Support
If you have any questions or would like more information on our events please reach out to our communications coordinator, Michele Morehouse via email mmorehouse@ascendmw.org or by phone (518) 747-2284 ext. 229