Jacksonville, FL — November 7, 2024 — Ascendo Resources, a leading staffing and consulting firm, has earned the #18th spot on the 2024 Top Jacksonville Corporate Philanthropists list. This recognition is a testament to Ascendo’s dedication to enriching the community through strategic partnerships with various local organizations and initiatives.
Throughout the year, Ascendo has partnered with numerous non-profits across Jacksonville to support a range of causes. These partnerships include involvement with Changing Homelessness to address community needs each October and year-round collaborations with Operation New Uniform to assist veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Ascendo also supports Breakthrough T1D and Gala in May, which aims to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research.
Additional organizations Ascendo partners with include Get Naked Jax, promoting skin cancer awareness; SHRM for human resource management advancement; and Wounded Warrior for veteran support. The firm is actively involved with PACE Center for Girls, and Boys and Girls Club, each fostering unique community initiatives aimed at education and empowerment. Ascendo also assists Onward to Opportunity Florida Military Community D’Aniello Institute by providing “mock interviews” to help veterans and military spouses transition to civilian employment.
Other partnerships include Chemo Noir, which raises funds for cancer patients; Dreams Come True Foundation, fulfilling the dreams of critically ill children; and The Jax Humane Society, supporting animal welfare. Ascendo is committed to supporting Hubbard House in addressing domestic violence, Rethreaded, which focuses on aiding survivors of human trafficking, and Junior Achievement, which aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Tony’s Turkey Trot for Brain Injury Awareness is another cherished partnership, with Jacksonville Managing Partner Pete Langlois serving as the event emcee on Thanksgiving morning. Additionally, Ascendo supports the UNCF Mayor’s Ball (where Executive Recruiter Ty Peterson serves on the leadership board) to benefit educational initiatives, particularly in honor of Veterans Day on November 11.
This year, the Ascendo team has participated in several additional community events, including the Five STAR Veterans Center Military Ball Gala, The Jim Tuttle Memorial Golf Tournament, and Ladies Executive Golf (LEGS) Birdies and Boo’s Halloween Event, where the team proudly won the costume contest.
Ascendo Resources is committed to making an impact not just in the business world but in the community through these varied initiatives and support to local causes. This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire Ascendo team and their collective efforts to give back to the community where they live and work.
About Ascendo Resources
Ascendo Resources is a trusted staffing agency for temporary, project or direct-hire positions across the nation. In addition to the firm’s healthcare staffing services, Ascendo places Accounting, Finance, Financial Services, Information Technology (IT), Legal, Human Resources, and Administrative professionals.
Ascendo’s business professionals have held positions with the Big 4, regulatory agencies, global banks, leading medical groups and hospitals, as well as Fortune 500 companies, as tax attorneys, auditors, traders, underwriters, HR executives and more.
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