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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2024 Scholarships & Awards
Messalonskee High School ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Cass. MHS Seniors can APPLY NOW by downloading a printable or writable form, or pick up an application in the Messalonskee High School guidance office. Deadline to apply is April 22, 2024.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Cass. MHS Seniors can APPLY NOW by downloading a printable or writable form, or pick up an application in the Messalonskee High School guidance office. Deadline to apply is April 22, 2024.
NEW in 2024! ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship!
We're extending the Light by offering a NEW $1,000 ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship to one senior every year in central Maine who makes service and kindness part of their everyday life!
Know a service-focused senior in the Lawrence, Winslow, Waterville, or Messalonskee school community who Shines? Make sure they apply for this special opportunity to be named the first recipient of the ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship! Deadline to apply s April 22, 2024.
Click here for more information and to apply!
We're extending the Light by offering a NEW $1,000 ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship to one senior every year in central Maine who makes service and kindness part of their everyday life!
Know a service-focused senior in the Lawrence, Winslow, Waterville, or Messalonskee school community who Shines? Make sure they apply for this special opportunity to be named the first recipient of the ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship! Deadline to apply s April 22, 2024.
Click here for more information and to apply!
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.
2024 ShineOnCass Junior Service Awards
Nominate a JUNIOR student from Messalonskee, Waterville, Winslow, or Lawrence High School to receive the 2024 Junior Service Award for their school! Learn more here or click a quick link below to your school's nomination form. Deadline is May 1st!
Messalonskee High School Oakland, Maine
Waterville Senior High School Waterville, Maine
Winslow High School Winslow, Maine
Lawrence High School Fairfield, Maine
Nominate a JUNIOR student from Messalonskee, Waterville, Winslow, or Lawrence High School to receive the 2024 Junior Service Award for their school! Learn more here or click a quick link below to your school's nomination form. Deadline is May 1st!
Messalonskee High School Oakland, Maine
Waterville Senior High School Waterville, Maine
Winslow High School Winslow, Maine
Lawrence High School Fairfield, Maine
Upcoming Events
ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party
SUNDAY, May 5, 2024 at Hart-to-Hart Farm, Albion Maine
Big smiles on dozens of "pajamaed kids" will flood Hart-to-Hart Farm on May 5th to love the newborn animals, fetch eggs, braid lambs’ wool, and stretch out for goat yoga! Register now for one of two sessions, 10 to 11:30 am and 12:30 to 2pm. Limited space, so register your child early! Click here for more details!
SUNDAY, May 5, 2024 at Hart-to-Hart Farm, Albion Maine
Big smiles on dozens of "pajamaed kids" will flood Hart-to-Hart Farm on May 5th to love the newborn animals, fetch eggs, braid lambs’ wool, and stretch out for goat yoga! Register now for one of two sessions, 10 to 11:30 am and 12:30 to 2pm. Limited space, so register your child early! Click here for more details!
Kick for Cass: 11 Hour Soccer Game
SATURDAY, July 13, 2024 at Thomas College, Waterville Maine
Registration is open for the Kick for Cass High School Boys & Girls Soccer Play Day!
Community players are able to sign up to play in teams or as individuals.
Visit the Kick for Cass page for more info!
WATCH OUR 2023 HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO!
SATURDAY, July 13, 2024 at Thomas College, Waterville Maine
Registration is open for the Kick for Cass High School Boys & Girls Soccer Play Day!
Community players are able to sign up to play in teams or as individuals.
Visit the Kick for Cass page for more info!
WATCH OUR 2023 HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO!
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!
Recent Events
ShineOnCass Blue Christmas Ceremony: Dec. 21, 6pm, Oakland Waterfront Park
It was a beautiful Blue Christmas with our community on the Winter Solstice. To see more images, visit the ShineOnCass Facebook page.
A Night to Shine, Beer & Wine Tasting: Nov. 3, 2023
at Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney
It was a beautiful night under the stars on Snow Pond for this year's wine and beer tasting! 2023 A Night to Shine raised an unprecedented $40,000+ to spread Cassidy's Light! Learn more about how to support this amazing event.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Snow Pond for the Arts!
at Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney
It was a beautiful night under the stars on Snow Pond for this year's wine and beer tasting! 2023 A Night to Shine raised an unprecedented $40,000+ to spread Cassidy's Light! Learn more about how to support this amazing event.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Snow Pond for the Arts!
Holding the Light Podcast
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.