Meet the Celebration of Faith’s Master of Ceremonies, Kristin Moore! Kristin Moore is a Catholic school marketing and enrollment expert with a creative and daring approach to school growth. Her dynamic strategy and practical resources have been shared with schools across the country and inspire a more contemporary approach to expanding the mission of our…
Saturday October 14th, 2023St. Joseph Marquette Gym, YakimaDoors open at 5pm The Celebration of Faith is just a little over a month away! We hope you will join us! There is still time to sponsor a table or purchase tickets for this incredible evening of faith, hope, and inspiration.The Foundation is excited to announce the “Paddle…
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 overcome great adversity. Congratulations to this year’s award recipient Jacqueline Salazar Chavez! The Mary Ellen Chott-Mahre Scholarship is awarded to a student who is attending,…
Season of Lent As we enter the season of Lent, the Central Washington Catholic Foundation is launching our Easter Appeal to raise funds to support the operations and programs of the Foundation. One of the pillars of Lent is almsgiving, and supporting the Foundation is an incredible way to impact the students and families in…
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 from 5PM-9PM. A location for the event is still in the planning phase. The Foundation is excited to announce, that our keynote speaker will be the Most Reverend Joseph…
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 died In the Twin Towers, at the Pentagon, and on United Airlines Flight 93 In Shankesville, Pennsylvania. We entrust them to…
Bountiful Harvest: Faith in Education The Celebration of Faith is back and in person! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 15th, 2022 from 5PM – 9PM. This year, the event will be held at La Salle High School in Yakima and the Foundation will also be celebrating our “emerald anniversary.” The past twenty-years have been…
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 least $10,000, you will be able to make distributions to multiple organizations with one phone call. Some of the benefits include upfront tax deduction, lower…
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 over the next couple of years including: The Foundation is committed to assist, grow, inspire, and transform Catholic education in the Diocese of Yakima.
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…