Community Light Bearing

Empowering individuals to become beacons of light in their communities through education, service, and spiritual development centers across America

Priority Campaign

Healing Returns

Have your investments ever supported industries that left harm in their wake—whether to people, communities, or the planet? Healing Returns offers a way to turn those gains into something good: a chance to nurture growth, restore balance, and support meaningful change.

This campaign encourages investors to channel their profits away from toxic industries and instead invest in healing and renewal. Together, we can transform financial returns into community well-being, environmental restoration, and lasting positive impact.

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Healing Returns Initiative
Featured Campaign

A Gift to Gifford

Help us establish the first Cypress Ascend center in Gifford, creating a beacon of light and transformation that will serve as the model for communities nationwide.

This pioneering center will offer spiritual education, community healing programs, and serve as a hub for consciousness expansion and personal growth.

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Gifford Community Center Vision

The Community Projects

Government-funded 'projects,' are areas that are often established as test beds for policies that too frequently result in exploitation or neglect. Today, we seek to empower ALL communities and reframe these histories. The communities known as 'the projects' are not symbols of deficiency but living proofs of perseverance—the test grounds for resilience.

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Road Cleaning & Maintenance

Organized community clean-up efforts to beautify neighborhoods and create pride in our shared spaces

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Infrastructure Building

Supporting community infrastructure projects that improve quality of life and create gathering spaces

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Soul-Enriching Hobbies

Introducing creative and spiritual activities that nurture personal growth and community connection

National Community Network

Our vision is to establish Cypress Ascend centers in communities across America, creating a network of light that spans from coast to coast

Southeast Region

Gifford, FL Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC Nashville, TN

Starting with Gifford as our flagship location

Southwest Region

Phoenix, AZ Austin, TX Denver, CO Santa Fe, NM

Expanding to communities seeking transformation

West Coast Region

Oakland, CA Portland, OR Seattle, WA San Diego, CA

Bringing light to urban communities

Northeast Region

Philadelphia, PA Boston, MA Buffalo, NY Hartford, CT

Revitalizing historic communities

Nominate Your Community

Know a community that could benefit from a Cypress Ascend center? Let us know!

Volunteer Opportunities

Join our mission to create positive change in communities across America

Community Organizer

Help coordinate local initiatives and build relationships within target communities

Time: 5-10 hours/week

Program Facilitator

Lead workshops, classes, and spiritual development programs at community centers

Time: 3-6 hours/week

Infrastructure Support

Assist with physical improvements, maintenance, and construction projects

Time: Flexible

Outreach Ambassador

Spread awareness about our mission and recruit volunteers in your area

Time: 2-5 hours/week

Volunteer Application