Giving Tuesday is meant to be one of the most generous days of the year, not the scariest. But, not all nonprofits are legitimate and many are simply after your money, not the mission. Cascade Community Foundation can help. Just like the “support local” movement directs dollars to local small business, CCF can guide your […]
CEO: “This is a topic that impacts every person in this room, and its only getting worse… it’s time to shine a light and bring resources to the table.” Cascade, Mich. – On Wednesday, before a packed crowd of attendee inside Watermark Country Club, Cascade Community Foundation’s CEO, Justin Swan, revealed the topic of addiction […]
Sparking dialogue on important issues. Improving our community spaces. Funding impactful nonprofit programs. Cascade Community Foundation is leading the way!” – Ken James, Chief Diversity Officer of Muskegon Community College. CCF is redefining the role of a foundation in small communities, and we’re proud to partner and support their innovative and purposeful work […]
As we approach the 5 year anniversary of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park, we reflect on the impact on the community. The award winning space has become a popular destination for families, aviation lovers, architects and designers. The park offers opportunity for picnics, fellowship, inspiration and solace, and Cascade Community Foundation feels so fortunate to have […]
ADA, MI — Local children who have ever wanted to give advice to adults will get the opportunity to do just that in an artistic way through a program and exhibition slated for the spring and summer of 2022 in and around downtown Ada. Square Peg Events, LLC, in collaboration with Ada Business Association (ABA) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cascade Community Foundation is honored to partner with a variety of local businesses and organizations all across Ada, Cascade, and Forest Hills to positively impact the local community. One of these businesses is Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, one of the Foundation’s Silver-level Annual Partners who joined the CCF team in 2021. But […]
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 […]
In August 2020, Cascade Community Foundation launched the first video of the Q&A Livestream, the first-of-its-kind streaming series. The goal was to address unspoken issues in Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills that are overlooked due to fear, sensitivity, and confusion, and to offer a resource that promises a non-confrontational and judgment-free space for open dialogue […]
Season 2 Premiere of Q&A Livestream Turns Focus to Mental Health February 22, 2021
CCF EXCLUSIVE: Creating Great Events During Covid w/ Alpine Events June 5, 2020
Introducing the 2021 Board of Directors February 25, 2021
LIMITED TIME PROMOTION! Community Q&A Sponsor NanoBio Protect Giveaway! December 8, 2020
5 reasons you may want to give to your community foundation today December 31, 2020