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 […]
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 […]
The abundance of interest and generosity by residents and businesses across Ada, Cascade, and Forest Hills is being felt at Cascade Community Foundation. As new programming comes online – shining a spotlight on urgent and oft-unspoken topics such as teen-athlete suicide, mental health, and more – the organization is reviving a once robust network of […]
There’s still time to support Cascade Community Foundation. December 31, 2020 – If you haven’t already, below are 5 no-brainers for why supporting your community foundation can benefit your business, home and family. 1) YOUR MONEY STAYS HERE Cascade Community Foundation’s sole purpose is to give back to Ada, Cascade and Forest Hills, meaning every […]
Be among first 30 registrants to get this special offer… One of CCF’s Annual Partners, Blue Willow, is offering a complimentary bottle of Nano Bio Protect – their alcohol-free nasal antiseptic solution used to help reduce germs on skin. The FDA approved over-the-counter product is now available on Amazon, but it’s free to the first […]
December 08, 2020 – In August, Cascade Community Foundation sparked a new conversation for families across Ada, Cascade and Forest Hills, helping them to gain exposure to cultures and diversity they otherwise may ignore – intentionally or otherwise. The often avoided topic of diversity in the predominantly white suburbs around Grand Rapids has become a […]
CCF JOINED BY KDL TO TALK ABOUT INTRODUCING DIVERSITY THROUGH CHILDREN’S LITERATURE On Monday, October 5 Cascade Community Foundation premiered episode #2 of the new Community Q&A Livestream, this time welcoming librarian Leigh Verburg of KDL. CCF’s Justin Swan and Verburg discussed the popularity of three children’s books that help parents introduce culture and ethnicity, […]
This month, Cascade Community Foundation’s new series Community Q&A will examine Race In The Suburbs. Have you ever asked yourself: I wonder if he lives here? Why don’t we have more minority business owners? What does “white privilege” even mean? Or, maybe your statements have been directed inward… I just don’t understand any of this […]
ANNOUNCED: Local Companies Extend $3,000 Match Gift Benefitting CCF
CCF EXCLUSIVE: Creating Great Events During Covid Weddings, company parties, graduation celebrations, reunions, and more have all been put on pause. Engaged couples have been left scrambling to reorganize their wedding plans, attempting to rebook for a later date. Graduates were unable to properly celebrate their achievements with friends and family. Family reunions, festivals, surprise […]
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
5 reasons you may want to give to your community foundation today December 31, 2020
LIMITED TIME PROMOTION! Community Q&A Sponsor NanoBio Protect Giveaway! December 8, 2020
Diversity In Children’s Literature (FREE BOOK BUNDLE) October 5, 2020