• Partner Spotlight: Cascade Trails

    The COVID-19 pandemic has been hazardous to the mental health of many community members, and our senior citizens are no exception. For many of those in senior living communities, suddenly, everything was different. Residents were confined to their rooms. Family visits were paused indefinitely. Meals now had to be eaten in solitude. These changes were […]

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  • 2021 Grant Awards

    This summer, Cascade Community Foundation is awarding over $20,000 in grants to four local organizations and programs that heavily impact the Ada, Cascade, and Forest Hills community. Members of the Foundation’s grant committee reviewed applications from several local organizations and are pleased to announce the following awards. Cascade Community Foundation will award a grant to […]

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  • Cascade Community Foundation Launches Q&A Livestream Website

    In August 2020, Cascade Community Foundation launched the first video of the Q&A Livestream, the first-of-its-kind streaming series designed with the purpose of addressing unspoken issues due to fear, sensitivity, confusion, and more, aiming to offer a resource that promises a non-confrontational and judgment-free space for open dialogue. The series began with a focus on […]

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  • Introducing the 2021 Board of Directors

    When it comes to their work in Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills, Cascade Community Foundation is joined by a variety of skilled community members that serve on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors exists to advise and authorize the Foundation’s CEO (Justin Swan) on operations, philanthropic resources provided to the community, and overall […]

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  • Season 2 Premiere of Q&A Livestream Turns Focus to Mental Health

    The Q&A Livestream is made possible through endowments held at Cascade Community Foundation, sponsors and viewers like you.  If you would like to underwrite or sponsor programming, contact us at (616) 499-2060 or info@qalivestream.org. Please consider making Cascade Community Foundation a part of your annual giving by making a donation here.   Season 2 Premiere  […]

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  • LaunchPad – A Free Lunch & Learn on June 15

    Cascade Community Foundation’s free LaunchPad luncheon is coming up on June 15, and residents curious about the impact can still register to attend. And, it’s more than just a small fundraiser benefiting a small community organization says board member Curt Monhart. “Over the past two years, CCF has been inquiring of Cascade residents asking for feedback about important […]

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  • Q&A Livestream Special: The Modern Classroom

    In June, the Q&A Livestream will launch a new special… The Modern Classroom. How has the pandemic revolutionized education? What models are revitalizing “alternative” learning? Does A.I. have a place in assessing students? The 2-part special premieres on June 22 and features Cascade Community Foundation’s Director Justin Swan, who interviews education professionals in discovery of […]

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  • LOCAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

    Are you a business owner, or representative, looking for an impactful charitable outlet that will benefit residents in the Cascade area? If so, Cascade Community Foundation’s Annual Partner program may be a great fit for your charitable giving.  Right now, CCF is offering several recognition and acknowledgment opportunities for local businesses – big and small […]

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  • New Impact Funds will direct your dollars to areas of need, and you have a say.

    This winter, Cascade Community Foundation (CCF) announced plans to invest in areas of urgent need, identified exclusively by the community itself.  The effort is built around a renewed focus toward community philanthropy, and places Cascade residents and businesses in the driver’s seat through an ongoing request to identify, amplify and invest in often avoided subject […]

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  • Did you know that more than a third of all charitable giving occurs in the last three months of the year? As we enter into “giving season,” it’s important to know the best ways to make the most out of every dollar you give to the organizations and areas you’re passionate about. What does that […]

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  • New Annual Partnership Opportunites for Fall 2021

    When it comes to having a lasting impact in your community, where does one even begin? Businesses large and small all over the country are making changes right in their own backyard through their local community foundation. Why work with your community foundation? Foundations like Cascade Community Foundation are here to serve your business and […]

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  • Partner Spotlight: Alles Law

    When it comes to planning for our future, many of us are at a loss. Where do we even begin? Life is busy. It can feel like we plan out each minute of our days, but every day we hear from members of this community who have not given any thought to planning the future […]

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