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September 23rd, 2026 Dear Friends and Supporters of the Central Washington Catholic Foundation, The end of a fiscal year brings pause for reflection and prayers of thanksgiving. Since 2020, the Central Washington Catholic Foundation has reached remarkable milestones: our endowments have grown to over $7.1 million dollars, we launched a new Donor Advised Fund Program…
For years, Father Lalo Barragán has helped lead his farmworker community’s efforts to expand their church. As Holy Cross Church prepares to open its doors soon, send your prayers to the families and this next chapter in their new space! https://bit.ly/3T0u17b
Hey Tri-Cities…Robert Thompson will be joining us for the Summer Social on July 16th! There is still time to purchase tickets to join the Foundation at the Richland Summer Social. We are excited to welcome Tri-Cities very own, Rob Thompson as the keynote speaker, enjoy a delicious lunch at Meadow Springs Country Club, and celebrate…
We are excited to welcome Katie Harnetiaux to our Summer Social event coming up on June 30th! Katie Harnetiaux, former Amazon Head of North America Retail Marketing, is a visionary global business leader now bringing her expertise and passion to her role as President of USL Spokane. She is most recognized for building impactful brands…
An Evening of Faith, Food, and Fun Celebration of Faith 2025: On October 11th, 2025, Foundation supporters gathered at St. Joseph Marquette School in Yakima to celebrate Catholic education. Doug Rich, our Master of Ceremonies, did an incredible job runningthe show! Not only were we able to celebrate the 150-year legacy of the Sisters of…
As we enter the season of Lent, the Central Washington Catholic Foundation is launching our Easter Appeal, raising funds to support the operations and programs of the Foundation. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, as we work towards reconciliation and coming home, there is an opportunity for you, as a supporter of Catholic education, to help others…
Leaving a Legacy: Free Will and Estate Planning with MyCatholicWill.com Remembering the Central Washington Catholic Foundation in your estate plans is an incredible way to show gratitude to God, express your Catholic identity, support the Catholic community and inspire change for future generations. A bequest to the Foundation may be the most tangible way to…
Experience Flexible Giving with a DAF A Donor Advised Fund, or DAF, is an investment account that allows a person to support a variety of charitable organizations, including the Central Washington Catholic Foundation. A DAF is a flexible, tax efficient, and simple way to support multiple non-profit organizations with one gift. Once established, a DAF…
Celebration of Faith 2023 Success! In October, over 300 supporters of the Central Washington Catholic Foundation gathered at the new St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School gym for the Celebration of Faith 2023. Led by Master of Ceremonies Kristin Moore, Director of Marketing and Enrollment for the Office for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle,…
What a night This past Saturday, the Central Washington Catholic Foundation held the annual Celebration of Faith event. It was an incredible evening highlighting the transformative work being done to support Catholic education across the Diocese of Yakima and beyond. Because of supporters like you, we raised over $68,000 from the Paddle Raise to support the Tuition Assistance Program. Stay tuned…