News & Updates

PREP Grants and College Scholarship Recipients Announced!

June 4, 2023

Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded college scholarships for this coming fall.

The John Rodriquez-Kranz Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating A.C. Davis High School senior who has […]

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Winter 2023 Newsletter

March 3, 2023

SAVE THE DATE: Celebration of Faith 2023

The Celebration of Faith is excited to announce we will be gathering together again on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 […]

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Anniversary Prayer for 9/11

September 11, 2022

Holy God,

Creator of all people and all nations,

It is with sorrow and apprehension we remember the tragic events

That occurred on this day.

We lift to You in prayer all those who […]

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New Program: Donor Advised Funds

July 19, 2022

The CWCF has made supporting all of your favorite charities easy with our new Donor Advised Fund Program!

By establishing a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) with the Foundation, of at […]

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2022 Strategic Plan

July 18, 2022

The Board of Trustees is excited to share the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan with our community of supporters. The Board has identified three areas in which they will focus their efforts […]

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New Program: Digital Learning Fund

June 29, 2021

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 […]

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Central Washington Catholic Foundation hires Nicole St. Mary-Franson as New Executive Director

May 18, 2020

Yakima, WA – The Central Washington Catholic Foundation hired Nicole St. Mary-Franson as the Executive Director. St. Mary-Franson will continue to lead the Foundation in Catholic philanthropy and to pass […]

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Yakima teacher earns honor from Catholic Foundation

October 8, 2016

“A native of New Jersey, teacher Emily Appert had to find Yakima on a map when she accepted a two-year commitment through an AmeriCorps program after graduating from college.”

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Love and Faith Win Out Over Abortion

October 5, 2016

“With his shining dark eyes and impish grin, Juanito Martinez is living proof that love and faith can win out over abortion.
He’s the perfect poster child for the month […]

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Brothers to honor brothers at annual Yakima Celebration of Faith event

September 20, 2016

“They are brothers and Catholic priests who have demonstrated years of devotion to Catholic education throughout their decades of ministry in the Diocese of Yakima.”

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