North Hartford Ascend

Community Conversation - November 2025 (Virtual)
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual via Zoom

Getting Ready to Talk – Preparing for Difficult Conversations
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Overview

Learn how to build the emotional environment children need to engage in sensitive conversations.

Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-ready-to-talk-preparing-for-difficult-conversations-tickets-1641487235509?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Understanding Conflict & Simple Tools for De-escalation Community Workshop
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Understanding Conflict & Simple Tools for De-escalation

Monday, Dec 8 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm EST
conflict really is, how anger escalates, and a simple three-step method for calming tense situations.

Conflict happens at home, at work, and in everyday life — and it’s a normal part of being human. But when emotions get hot, it’s easy to say or do something that makes things worse instead of better. In this hands-on session, participants will learn what conflict really is, how anger escalates, and a simple three-step method for calming tense situations.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Define what conflict is and isn’t
Describe and recognize the stages of anger.
Apply a simple 3-step process for de-escalating tense moments.

This Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies, organizations and teams seeking better alignment, better engagement, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health, helps leaders diagnose specific problems, and provides the knowledge, insight, and tools to achieve success.
The event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.
Register Below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-conflict-simple-tools-for-de-escalation-tickets-1974419384529?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Advocacy in Action: The Label Conversation Community Workshop
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Advocacy in Action: The Label Conversation

Wednesday, Dec 10 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Overview

Equipping caregivers with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for their children within the educational system.

Turn strong emotions into powerful advocacy. Equipping caregivers with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for their children within the educational system, transforming potentially challenging emotions into constructive action. Covering:

Parents’ rights under IDEA and Section 504
Common emotions when your child is identified for services
How to channel frustration into action-oriented communication
Practical advocacy skills for school meetings

This workshop is part of a series, “The Label Conversation: A Parent Workshop on IEPs, 504s, and Advocacy.” Throughout these workshops, caregivers will engage in interactive exercises, guided discussions, and practical skill-building to help you navigate the educational system effectively and support your child’s unique learning journey. Presented by Latoya Clayton-Brown of Lifetime Center.
The event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocacy-in-action-the-label-conversation-tickets-1969989668128?aff=odcleoeventsincollection#location

Young Adults: Network Like a Pro Community Workshop
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Young Adults: Network Like a Pro

Overview

Learn practical strategies to level up your skills and create meaningful connections for success in every area of life.

Join us for an engaging, high-energy workshop designed to help young adults build confidence and master the art of networking. Hosted by Young Legends in partnership with KJR Consulting, this real-world training will provide practical strategies to level up your skills and create meaningful connections for success in every area of life.
Master the art of building authentic connections in this interactive workshop. Learn practical strategies to grow your network and engage with confidence. This session will also feature the Young Legends as participants, offering a unique opportunity to connect with emerging leaders and share insights. Young adult attendees can receive incentives for their participation.
This Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies, organizations and teams seeking better alignment, better engagement, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health, helps leaders diagnose specific problems, and provides the knowledge, insight, and tools to achieve success.
The event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.
Register Here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-adults-network-like-a-pro-tickets-1976761617210?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

URISE Small Business Showcase Community Workshop
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | BENNETT BUILDING 1229 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 06112, Bennett Building, Hartford, 06112, United States
URISE Small Business Showcase

Dec 16 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST

Overview

Join us as Small Business Masterclass participants showcase their ideas.

URISE Small Business Masterclass Series participants will showcase their ideas and businesses. In the Small Business Masterclass Series, participants learned how to be more intentional about starting or scaling your business, and gain expert insight into branding, marketing, and financial systems for success. Invest time in yourself and your business by attending these sessions.
This event is presented by URISE. Inc. URISE Ventures is a local nonprofit organization that believes the key to closing the wealth gap is by closing the education gap. URISE’s award-winning business and entrepreneurship programs and events provide underserved individuals and families with the knowledge, guidance and resources they need to make their financial and entrepreneurial dreams a reality.

Register Here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urise-small-business-showcase-tickets-1976762566048?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Talking Through the Tough Stuff With Your Child
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Overview

Explore how to respond with honesty while helping your child feel secure, understood, and emotionally supported.

Once the space is safe, what do we actually say? In this hands-on session, caregivers will practice using clear, compassionate language to talk with children about life’s most difficult moments. Through real-life scenarios, you’ll explore how to respond with honesty while helping your child feel secure, understood, and emotionally supported. Learn simple phrases that promote emotional regulation, reduce fear, and invite connection—even when the conversation is painful.
In this workshop, caregivers will:

Learn how to speak clearly and compassionately about difficult topics.
Practice using language that supports emotional regulation and understanding.

This Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies, organizations and teams seeking better alignment, better engagement, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health, helps leaders diagnose specific problems, and provides the knowledge, insight, and tools to achieve success.
The event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.

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Category: Family & Education, Parenting

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-through-the-tough-stuff-with-your-child-tickets-1641489040909?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

February Community Conversation (In-Person)
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Community Conversation – February 2026 (In-Person)

By North Hartford Ascend

Parker Memorial Community Center
Feb 18 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST

Overview

Join us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives!

The North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal, Northeast, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential.
Ascend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative.
PLEASE NOTE: If registration is sold out, joining the Waitlist will ensure you are able to attend.

Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-february-2026-in-person-tickets-1980205876081?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Service Provider Engagement Meeting February (In-Person)
2026-02-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meeting – February 2026 (In-Person)

ByNorth Hartford Ascend

Parker Memorial Community CenterHartford, CT

Thursday, Feb 26 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am EST

Overview

Join us in-person to foster collaboration and enhance community impact in support of families in the North Hartford Promise Zone!

The purpose of these Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meetings are to strengthen connections between organizations offering programs, services, and support to residents within the North Hartford Promise Zone and the Ascend and foster collaboration and enhance community impact.
Register Here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/service-provider-monthly-engagement-meeting-february-2026-in-person-tickets-1981580732313?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

This Is DCF Community Workshop (In-person)
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
This Is DCF
Gain insight into how the Department of Children and Families in supports families, ensures child welfare, and fosters resilience.

This course provides an overview of the Department of Children and Families, designed to educate community members, parents and youth on the agency’s mission, statutory mandates and responsibilities. Participants will gain insight into the role of DCF in supporting families, ensuring child welfare, and fostering resilience in children. The training will also cover what families can expect when interacting with DCF, equipping attendees with essential knowledge to help navigate and engage with the system effectively.
The event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.

Register Here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-dcf-tickets-1983822570712?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

March Community Conversation (Virtual)
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Community Conversation – March 2026 (Virtual)

By North Hartford Ascend

Online event
Mar 18 from 6pm to 7:30pm EDT

Overview

Join us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives!

The North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal, Northeast, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential.
Ascend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative.
PLEASE NOTE: If registration is sold out, joining the Waitlist will ensure you are able to attend.

Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-march-2026-virtual-tickets-1980727130166?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Plant Your Roots Community Workshop (In-person)
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Create a personal terrarium, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness.

Create a personal terrarium, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness. Positive Vibes Plant Lounge Terrarium Workshops allow participants to grow, connect, and relax with nature. Positive Plant Lounge believes in blending creativity, nature, and mindfulness to create unforgettable experiences. In this workshop, you’ll learn the art of designing and nurturing your self-sustaining terrarium.
This event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.
Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-your-roots-tickets-1984322666512?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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March Service Provider Meeting
2026-03-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meeting – March 2026 (In-Person)

ByNorth Hartford Ascend

Parker Memorial Community CenterHartford, CT
Thursday, Mar 26 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am EDT

Overview

Join us in-person to foster collaboration and enhance community impact in support of families in the North Hartford Promise Zone!

The purpose of these Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meetings are to strengthen connections between organizations offering programs, services, and support to residents within the North Hartford Promise Zone and the Ascend and foster collaboration and enhance community impact.

Location

Parker Memorial Community Center

2621 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120

Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/service-provider-monthly-engagement-meeting-march-2026-in-person-tickets-1981582110435?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

April Community Conversation (In-person)
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Overview

Join us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives!

The North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal, Northeast, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential.
Ascend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative.
PLEASE NOTE: If registration is sold out, joining the Waitlist will ensure you are able to attend.

Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-april-2026-in-person-tickets-1980725897479?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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April Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meeting (In-person)
2026-04-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Join us in-person to foster collaboration and enhance community impact in support of families in the North Hartford Promise Zone!

The purpose of these Service Provider Monthly Engagement Meetings are to strengthen connections between organizations offering programs, services, and support to residents within the North Hartford Promise Zone and the Ascend and foster collaboration and enhance community impact.

Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/service-provider-monthly-engagement-meeting-april-2026-in-person-tickets-1981582426380?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
