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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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