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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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.
Upcoming Events

Kick for Cass: July 15, 2023 at Thomas College, Waterville
The 11-hour soccer game for #11 is back! Registration for the ShineOnCass Playday is officially open! (Community teams can sign up soon.) Maine Girls and Boys Soccer Coaches can learn more about Kick for Cass, then REGISTER your teams early to participate! Or create your own team and play in our community games. We can't wait to get back on the pitch to #ShineOnCass!
The 11-hour soccer game for #11 is back! Registration for the ShineOnCass Playday is officially open! (Community teams can sign up soon.) Maine Girls and Boys Soccer Coaches can learn more about Kick for Cass, then REGISTER your teams early to participate! Or create your own team and play in our community games. We can't wait to get back on the pitch to #ShineOnCass!

ShineOn Oakland: July 29, 2023 at Williams Elementary School
Come visit us at the ShineOnCass booth at ShineOn Oakland Day, Saturday, July 29th at Oakfest! We're Shining A Light on Literacy by sharing children's books, painting rocks, and spreading kindness! For more information about this fun, two-day summer festival in downtown Oakland, visit Oakfest Maine!

ShineOn Saturday: Sept. 23 at Messalonskee High School
Gather up your girls ages PK to Grade 5, and come out to ShineOn Saturday, Sept. 2 with the amazing Messalonskee Girls Soccer Team!

Save the Date:
Friday, October 27, 2023 at Snow Pond Center for the Arts
More information to come, including event details and ticket sales!

ShineOnCass Light the Night, Blue Christmas Ceremony on Dec. 21 was a SEA of Blue!
Plan to join us in person and online for our 3nd 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.
Recent Events

Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party: May 7th at Hart to Hart Farm & Education Center
What an amazing day to ShineOnCass! We had over 160 kids in their PJs welcoming a dozen new baby animals (also in their jammies) as they learned the workings of a real farm, with egg fetching, braiding lambs wool, milking cows, and Goat Yoga! Thanks to our generous attendees, we collected a truckload of pet supplies and over $700 in donations made in memory of Cassidy Charette to the Humane Society Waterville Area! Thank you!
See all the photos from our 2023 event!
What an amazing day to ShineOnCass! We had over 160 kids in their PJs welcoming a dozen new baby animals (also in their jammies) as they learned the workings of a real farm, with egg fetching, braiding lambs wool, milking cows, and Goat Yoga! Thanks to our generous attendees, we collected a truckload of pet supplies and over $700 in donations made in memory of Cassidy Charette to the Humane Society Waterville Area! Thank you!
See all the photos from our 2023 event!

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.