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
Who Is Cass? |
2024 Scholarships & Awards
2024 ShineOnCass Scholarship Awardees!
ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship Emma-Jane Parson (Messalonskee)
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ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship: Hallie Firmage (Lawrence)
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ShineOnCass Aspiring Young Violinists Scholarship
We are honored to offer the annual ShineOnCass Aspiring Young Violinists Scholarship. The ShineOnCass Foundation supports a student each year to take private lessons with Lori Scheck, from Pineland Suzuki School, including group lessons. Congratulations to our 2023-24 ShineOnCass Violin Scholarship recipients Hannah Forkey and Jillian Golden.
Learn more about Pineland Suzuki School and the ShineOnCass Scholarship.
Upcoming Events
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ShineOn Oakland at Oakfest 2024:
Saturday, July 27, 10 am to 3 pm, Williams Elementary School
Join us for our Shining A Light on Literacy event at Oakfest! Stop by the ShineOnCass booth and have your kids choose from a library of books to take home! ShineOnCass!
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Join us for our largest annual fundraiser, hosted by our friends TJ & Kerry Smart, with presenting sponsor Milestone Funeral Partners and our beautiful venue host Snow Pond Center for the Arts! A Night to Shine: Beer & Wine Tasting will be held on Saturday, October 19th! Save the date!
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ShineOnCass Blue Christmas Ceremony: Dec. 21, Oakland Waterfront Park
We're planning a SUNSET Blue Christmas this year. Check out Blue Christmas with our community last year on the Winter Solstice. To see more images, visit the ShineOnCass Facebook page.
Most Recent Events
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Kick for Cass 2024 Is A BIG SUCCESS!
See all the highlights as 18 high school teams from around the state and another 13 community teams fill 11 continuous hours of soccer for our #11 on July 13th, 2024 at Thomas College!
See All the Team Photos!
Watch the News Coverage
Highlight Reel Coming Soon!
#KickforCass #ShineOnCass
See all the highlights as 18 high school teams from around the state and another 13 community teams fill 11 continuous hours of soccer for our #11 on July 13th, 2024 at Thomas College!
See All the Team Photos!
Watch the News Coverage
Highlight Reel Coming Soon!
#KickforCass #ShineOnCass
Holding the Light Podcast
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Holding the Light Podcast is an original, monthly podcast (look for us the 11th 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, YouTube Podcasts, 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, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
ShineOnCass Calendar of Events
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
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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.