Winter 2022 Newsletter

Grants and Program ApplicationsNOW OPEN! The Central Washington Catholic Foundation offers a variety of grants and programs to support Catholic educational institutions, students, and families in the Diocese of Yakima. The online applications are now open for the following: In this newsletter we also explain the importance of “leaving a legacy” and feature three of…

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Now is the Time to Support

There is still time to support the Celebration of Faith Campaign with a year-end gift. The Central Washington Catholic Foundation raises money to support essential programs such as the Tuition Assistance Program, Parish Religious Education Program grants, FORMED.org and college scholarships to provide accessible Catholic education to all that desire it. If you haven’t already,…

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We Are So Close

Because of generous supporters like you, we are almost to our $275,000 goal for the Celebration of Faith! We would like to express our most sincere “thank you” to all those who have already made a gift to this year’s campaign.  As you may know the Celebration of Faith campaign raises funds to support many programs that…

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Fall 2021 Newsletter

In this issue we hear from Doug Rich, the Director of Catholic Schools and Parish Facilities, as our schools start up for the new year. Also, we explore the new Digital Learning Fund and who has been awarded those grants, thus far. It has also been announced that the in-person, Celebration of Faith 2021, events have…

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New Program: Digital Learning Fund

Due to the generosity of our donors through our annual Celebration of Faith fundraiser, and in response to the growing technological needs of our community due to Covid-19, the Central Washington Catholic Foundation is excited to announce our newest program, the Digital Learning Fund. It is undeniable that Covid-19 has impacted the way our community…

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Spring 2021 Newsletter

Our Central Washington Catholic Foundation supporters should be receiving the Spring Newsletter in their mailboxes shortly. This issue highlights some of the great work being done in our Parishes amidst the Covid pandemic, a letter from Bishop Tyson, and an article about the John Rodriquez-Kranz Scholarship as well as some pictures of students learning in our Catholic…

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New and Improved Newsletter

The Central Washington Catholic Foundation’s Winter Newsletter 2021 is now available for download.   With the transition of Kathleen Wilmes leaving the Foundation and the welcoming of the new executive director, Nicole St. Mary-Franson, in addition to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Foundation did not release a newsletter this past fall.  It is with excitement, that the Foundation unveils…

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TAP Applications: Now Open!

The CWCF’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year.  The Central Washington Catholic Foundation increases access to Catholic schools in Central Washington by providing tuition assistance grants to children and families based on family income. Tuition assistance grants help open the door to an excellent Catholic education in partnership…

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College Scholarship Applications: Now Open!

CWCF College Scholarship Applications are now being accepted! Are you seeking college scholarships? Did you know that the CWCF offers multiple types of college scholarships for students in the Diocese of Yakima?The Central Washington Catholic Foundation facilitates three (3) different college scholarship opportunities.  1. The Celebration of Faith College Scholarships are awarded to up to…

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DAY 40: The End of 40 Ways in 40 Days

We are so grateful!Today is our final day of the social media campaign, 40 Ways in 40 Days to Celebrate our Faith! We are so blessed to announce that we have raised over $133,000 over the past 40 days because of supporters like you who made gifts and spread the word. Thank you for your…

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