bankHometown Supports Ascentria Care Alliance’s Move with $5,000 Contribution
bankHometown is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to Ascentria Care Alliance in support of its relocation to a new community hub at 18 Chestnut Street, in the heart of downtown Worcester.
Ascentria Care Alliance—a longstanding nonprofit dedicated to empowering immigrants, refugees, teens, seniors, and families across New England—recently unveiled plans to design a modern, accessible, and collaborative headquarters. The 24,615 square foot facility will feature intake and clinician rooms, classrooms, family meeting spaces, a children’s play area, and a 100‑person event venue.
“We are deeply grateful to bankHometown for their generous support of Ascentria’s Building a Future of Impact Headquarters move and renovations,” stated Jillian Decker, director of development at Ascentria Care Alliance. “Their commitment to strengthening our community empowers us to create a space that will foster innovation, collaboration, and lasting change for years to come.”
The relocation offers key enhancements, such as increased accessibility with improved security, design, and central location, expanded capacity for walk-ins, classrooms, and new partner collaborations, and greater financial efficiency, enabling more funds to directly support community programs.
“bankHometown is honored to support Ascentria’s transformative vision for Worcester,” said Rob Morton, president and CEO of bankHometown. “They not only provide vital services but are also building a community-centered space that welcomes people with dignity and purpose.”
Ascentria provides essential services including refugee and immigrant resettlement, legal assistance, teen-parent living programs, housing support, and mental health care across 60 locations in six New England states. From the new facility at 18 Chestnut St., scheduled to open in late 2025, Ascentria will coordinate and provide services for over 5,000 Worcester County residents annually and thousands more across New England.
As part of its “Building a Future of Impact” campaign, Ascentria is engaging sponsors citywide to complete the build-out and equip the facility for long-term community impact. This gift reflects bankHometown’s ongoing commitment to supporting the people and organizations that make a difference in the community it serves.
In this Photo:
April Kelly, chief of staff and VP of real estate, Ascentria Care Alliance
Gary O’Neil, chief of advocacy and community engagement, Ascentria Care Alliance
Kristen Foley, director of children and family services, Ascentria Care Alliance
Isabelo Cruz Lopez, AVP and branch officer, bankHometown
Elizabeth Rosario, director of advocacy, Ascentria Care Alliance
Robert Morton, president and CEO, bankHometown
Jillian Decker, director of development, Ascentria Care Alliance
Jane Loranger, SVP of commercial lending, bankHometown
