Cascadia Cares
Building a World Where It's
Normal To Help Others
Because Only Together We Can Do Something Bigger Than Ourselves
CASCADIA CARES
What We Do
~ We Promote Awareness
Income inequality, food scarcity, homelessness, and at risk groups are often invisible to the masses of people focused on their own needs of a busy daily routine. We advocate for awareness of community members who may feel marginalized or unable to represent themselves in a positive way. We normalize discussions around topics which are important to providing a better quality of life for all.
~ We Provide
Food scarcity is certainly nothing new. Even before more people than ever started having their needs met by ‘fulfillment centers’, small grocery stores started to disappear creating virtual food deserts in the heart of our communities. Combined with lack of availability, the present economic landscape leaves low income families struggling to afford and find adequate nourishment. We work to source and provide Free Food Pickup points where anyone in need can supplement their cupboards with no questions asked.
~ We Share The Love
When we get donations and grants, we don’t just use this to fund our own projects. We find and support other non profits who’s mission align with our own goals. Additionally, we work with those groups to help shape and support their efforts, serve on their board, and collaborate with their teams to help maximize the results they can achieve.
~ We Serve
In Addition to the Dry Goods access points, we also serve weekly hot meals in multiple locations. Several times a year we organize outreach campaigns with various clothing and toy drives, free organic garden starts, and generally distribute donated goods of any type we’re able to acquire.
~ We Collaborate
We see ourselves as a conduit of positive possibilities. We’re always excited when another organization or group is doing good work. For this reason we often promote awareness campaigns, giveaways, fund raisers, social programs, advocate resources, and more. We’re selective about the organizations we work with and only choose to publicly promote groups that don’t discriminate when it comes to the assistance or support they offer the community.
~ We Do Community Outreach
We operate several Facebook pages and network with other groups to provide everything from clothes, to furniture, to safe shelter for those in need. People in need can ask for help and those looking to volunteer or donate can post what they have to offer.
We hold fundraisers several times a year drawing crowds to spread awareness and use these funds to promote community involvement, recognize local educators, and procure supplies needed to donate or distribute.
Who We Are
We would be nothing without the countless supporters, volunteers, and donors that enable us to serve.
People are amazing!
Every organization, large or small is nothing without the collective effort of people who continue to show up and do the work towards a greater goal. We are ever humbled and grateful to have an amazing team of volunteers, donors, and community partners that enable us to serve our communities. We draw strength and inspiration from their efforts and support.
While we could never begin to list every person, business, or organization who’s tall shoulders we stand upon, we make an effort to recognize a select few of them here. If you’ve ever been to one of our public feedings or events, these might be some familiar faces.
Cascadia Cares
Kat Thompson
Free Hot Pizza
Amie-Jo Brassfield
Belly Brigade
Our Community Partners
