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.
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The ShineOnCass Foundation

Who Is Cass?
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Join us at our first community Blue Christmas Ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them, Tuesday, Dec. 21, on the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest night of the year. Light the Night will feature music, speakers, and the lighting of memorial blue candles. We are especially honored to have Canadian country singer Joan Kennedy join us to sing her beautiful song "Candle in the Window."

To participate by including a loved one’s name in the ceremony, please complete the online form here. Forms are also available at the Oakland Town Office. In case of inclement weather, Light the Night will be held on day later on Dec. 22. For more information, email shineoncass@gmail.com or call 207.314.6996. 




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IMPORTANT UPDATE on A Night to Shine: While the 2021 Wine & Beer Tasting event was postponed, we are already planning our comeback event under the stars at Enchanted Gables. Mark your calendars!
A Night to Shine: May 20th, 2022, 6 to 9pm
Enchanted Gables, Oakland, Maine
 A Night to Shine Facebook Page.

Interested in supporting A Night to Shine 2022? Become a sponsor or donate to our Live Auction! Contact us for more details. ​

Congratulations Lily Wilkie
2021 ShineOnCass Scholarship Recipient!

Who was awarded the ShineOnCass Junior Award at your local high school? FIND OUT HERE!

ShineOnCass Lending Library Opens at AYCC!

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We are bursting with excitement over the official 2021 opening of a new 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!
Other Recent Events
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2021 ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party Was a BIG HIT! 
What’s more fun than a pajama party for kids? Seeing baby goat KIDS in theirs! Yes! This year’s ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower at Hart-2-Hart Farm included a PJ party, gathering eggs from the coup, visiting baby lambs and calves, and goat yoga! Plus we generously supported our friends at the Humane Society Waterville Area. #ShineOnCass  

WATCH THE VIDEO!
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2021 ShineOn Saturday with the Messalonskee Girls Soccer Team was a special day with a group of excited young girls in our community learning soccer skills and having fun on Sept. 18th at Messalonskee High School. Big thank you to Coach Chris and the Lady Eagles for sharing the light and love of Cass through youth mentoring! See all the images from our day together on the SHINEONCASS Facebook Page!
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In lieu of taking to the soccer field, teams Gave Back by sharing  ACTS of KINDNESS and MAKING CHARITABLE DONATIONS in our second Kick Back 4 Cass!  CLICK HERE and watch how our neighborhood joined Kick Back 4 Cass by holding a Hood Parade, collecting food and bottles to benefit Oakland Food Pantry.

Cass Is Everywhere

In Memory of Cass
Composed and Performed by Steve Fotter --  Video Creation by Neil Amalfitano

Cassidy's Light Shines On

Connect with Us

shineoncass@gmail.com
64 Heritage Drive, Oakland, ME
(207) 314-6996
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.
​© 2021 by The ShineOnCass Foundation