Because she believed one person can make a difference.
The ShineOnCass Foundation was created to honor the spirit, continue the work,
and encourage others to live the legacy of Cassidy,
whose kindness and compassion for others Shines On.
Our Mission
To educate, inspire and empower youth to make their world a better place through
kindness and volunteer charitable activities.
The ShineOnCass Foundation
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Who Is Cass? |

ShineOnCass Aspiring Young Violinists Scholarship
NEW! We're excited to announce the first annual ShineOnCass Aspiring Young Violinists Scholarship. The ShineOnCass Foundation will support a student each year to take private lessons with Lori Scheck, from Pineland Suzuki School, including group lessons.
Learn more about Pineland Suzuki School and how to apply for the ShineOnCass Scholarship.

APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 SHINEONCASS SCHOLARSHIP IS OPEN!
Attention Messalonskee High School Class of 2023! Senior Eagles are invited to apply for our $4,000 scholarship, in honor of Cass.
CLICK HERE to download a printable or writable application. Applications are also available in the Messalonskee Guidance Office. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023. For more information, visit our Memorial Scholarship page.
Attention Messalonskee High School Class of 2023! Senior Eagles are invited to apply for our $4,000 scholarship, in honor of Cass.
CLICK HERE to download a printable or writable application. Applications are also available in the Messalonskee Guidance Office. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023. For more information, visit our Memorial Scholarship page.

Who Will Receive the 2023 ShineOnCass Junior Service Awards?
Nominate a JUNIOR student from Messalonskee, Waterville, Winlsow, or Lawrence High Schools to receive the 2023 ShineOnCass Junior Service Award. Deadline to nominate is May 1, 2023.
Learn more about the award and past recipients HERE!
Quick Links to each school's online nomination form:
Messalonskee High School, Oakland
Waterville Senior High School, Waterville
Winslow High School, Winslow
Lawrence High School, Fairfield
Nominate a JUNIOR student from Messalonskee, Waterville, Winlsow, or Lawrence High Schools to receive the 2023 ShineOnCass Junior Service Award. Deadline to nominate is May 1, 2023.
Learn more about the award and past recipients HERE!
Quick Links to each school's online nomination form:
Messalonskee High School, Oakland
Waterville Senior High School, Waterville
Winslow High School, Winslow
Lawrence High School, Fairfield
Upcoming Events

Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party
Sunday, May 7th at Hart to Hart Farm & Education Center
Welcome Spring and New Life on the farm! Kids AND the newborn animal babies dress in their jammies at this fun event at Hart to Hart Farm! Learn more here and Pre-register to attend one of two sessions. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Sunday, May 7th at Hart to Hart Farm & Education Center
Welcome Spring and New Life on the farm! Kids AND the newborn animal babies dress in their jammies at this fun event at Hart to Hart Farm! Learn more here and Pre-register to attend one of two sessions. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Recent Events

ShineOnCass Light the Night, Blue Christmas Ceremony on Dec. 21 was a SEA of Blue!
Over 200 people joined us in person and online for our 2nd annual Blue Christmas, standing side by side with with grieving families and friends, and those who support them, on the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest night of the year. Learn more about our ceremony.
You can still WATCH THE LIVESTREAM on FACEBOOK LIVE and See all the Amazing Images Here!

Zumba for Cass was a big success! Thanks to the generosity of Krystal Blaisdell and our Zumba friends, we raised $850 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine's ShineOnCass youth mentoring programs at Williams, Atwood Primary and at Alfond Youth Center in Waterville. #ShineOnCass

Friday, November 25: Shine On For Cass Alumni Soccer Game
So much fun watching our Messo and CMU alumni back on the pitch! Thank you All Pro Sports for hosting. Visit the ShineOnCass Facebook page to see photos from our day together!
So much fun watching our Messo and CMU alumni back on the pitch! Thank you All Pro Sports for hosting. Visit the ShineOnCass Facebook page to see photos from our day together!

ShineOn Saturday: Sept. 24 at Messalonskee Middle School
A record 46 girls, ages PK to Grade 5, came out to ShineOn Saturday, Sept. 24 with the amazing Messalonskee Girls Soccer Team! Wow! See all the photos on the ShineOnCass Facebook Page, and Watch the WABI News Story You can also READ ABOUT OUR DAY in the local news!
A record 46 girls, ages PK to Grade 5, came out to ShineOn Saturday, Sept. 24 with the amazing Messalonskee Girls Soccer Team! Wow! See all the photos on the ShineOnCass Facebook Page, and Watch the WABI News Story You can also READ ABOUT OUR DAY in the local news!

What an AMAZING Kick for Cass event July 9th at Thomas College! Visit the ShineOnCass Facebook Album to see all the images!
Thanks to our sponsors, teams, players and volunteers for standing beside us for 11 hours for our #11!
Thanks to our sponsors, teams, players and volunteers for standing beside us for 11 hours for our #11!

Check out the ShineOnCass FREE Lending Library at the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville! Children at the Club can take a book, and share a book, as part of this beautifully-created ShineOnCass project to help put books into the hands of hundreds of kids in our community. Learn more about the project and how you can support youth literacy! #ShineOnCass
Watch the story on WABI TV NEWS!
Watch the story on WABI TV NEWS!
Cass Is Everywhere
In Memory of Cass
Composed and Performed by Steve Fotter -- Video Creation by Neil Amalfitano
Composed and Performed by Steve Fotter -- Video Creation by Neil Amalfitano

Holding the Light Podcast is an original, twice-monthly podcast (look for us the 1st and 15th of every month) created and hosted by Cassidy's mother, Monica, and her brother, Colby. Episodes include interviews with families of child loss, offering sharing powerful experiences, candid advice for friends, retrospective lessons learned, insight and encouragement.
Holding the Light is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
Holding the Light is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
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The ShineOn Cass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Your generous contributions are tax deductible and gratefully accepted toward our mission
of continuing to Shine Cassidy's Light.