Serving in the Community
Meals for OUr Neighbors
Ascension provides a complete meal for the Women’s and Men’s Winter shelters in Salida. October through April.
Warming Tree
During Advent Members of Ascension collect warming items for those who need them. This includes; hats, gloves, mittens, socks and scarves.
Collection Site for the Grainery
Ascension is a site to drop off items for the Grainery Food Ministry. Items are collected and taken to the Grainery once a week.
Community arts
Community Arts marked its official start April 1, 2022 at T. Rex Hall in Salida, offering studio space to those wanting to continue/start/explore their creative journeys. Gallery space is in the planning stages. T. Rex Hall is located on E Street across from Salida’s library. The building formerly housed the local Montessori School. Episcopal Church of the Ascension owns the building and sought a nonprofit organization to take over the space.
Community Arts social media pages can be accessed using the following link: