Friends of the Foundation

Dedicated teachers and Catechists throughout Central Washington are sharing the faith – and kids are coming to know Christ!

Join the Trustees of the Central Washington Catholic Foundation in celebrating Catholic education in our parishes and schools. We promise that you will be uplifted and inspired by both the mission and the stories of faith.

Lunch is free, but an RSVP is required. This is an informational event. You will not be asked to make a donation.

May 24th - St. Joseph Parish, Wenatchee

You may register by calling (509) 972-3732 or send an email to: kwilmes@cwcatholicfoundation.org.

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Jacqueline Herrera

Member of St. Joseph Parish - Sunnyside Youth Group

It is very important to have faith education in every parish because everyone struggles in life. Having a youth group that can bring you back up and remind you of your faith is very important. It has made me stronger. Our faith is always going to be there to help us in life. Without faith, where do we go?

Bishop Joseph Tyson

Bishop of Yakima

Every child who wants a Catholic school education should be able to get one and every child should be able to learn about Jesus regardless of their parish’s financial resources.

Ignacio Navarette Jr.

Graduate of Tri Cities Prep

When I wanted to apply to Tri-Cities Prep, my parents couldn’t support me financially. Of course, thanks to the Central Washington Catholic Foundation, I was able to receive that financial support. I have a new found faith in God.

Terry Sliger

Board Advisor

A Catholic education is instrumental in teaching much needed social principals, a character building process and development of thought. I am proud to support the Central Washington Catholic Foundation, doing so much for so many!

Kelly Sauer

Director of Religious Education at St. Mary's Parish - White Swan

The Catholic Foundation grant has been such a blessing to our parish. We are a very small parish and a very poor parish. So through the grant, the first thing we needed to do was get bilingual books!

Most Reverend Carlos A. Sevilla, SJ

Bishop Emeritus of Yakima

I know that there are kids who also want a Catholic education, whose families don’t have the means to provide what's needed for them to attend a Catholic school. So it’s wonderful that the foundation is available to help kids that really want to deepen their Catholic faith understanding, and their love of Jesus, and their love of the Church.

Ann Sonn

President, Board of Trustees

I support the Central Washington Catholic Foundation because of my strong belief in its mission to provide and uphold Catholic education throughout the Diocese of Yakima. All who seek to learn about our Catholic faith in our schools and in our parishes must be served. The Foundation proves instrumental in achieving that goal.

Ignacio Navarette Sr.

Father of Ignacio, Graduate of Tri Cities Prep

Finally our dream came true. We are very thankful to Central Washington Catholic Foundation for all their support. It really makes a difference in our life. Now it’s a whole new world for all of us, and our son. Thank you very much.