Cascade Connections

11/01/2025

Cascade Connections supports 350 people with disabilities in Whatcom County, most of whom rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to supplement their weekly grocery expenses. Help us ensure their pantries and refrigerators are stocked by:

1. Donate directly to Cascade Connections via our website or Venmo
2. Donate Visa or Grocery Gift Cards
3. Donate non-perishable grocery staples to our Emergency Panty

Learn more about how to help here: https://cascadeconnections.org/urgent-need/

10/29/2025

Randy's friends and staff recently gathered at our Ferndale office to celebrate his birthday. The party included a slideshow celebrating highlights from Randy's years with Cascade Connections, a delicious Dolly Parton themed cake, presents, a rousing game of "pin the tale on the dinosaur" and a great track list!

Happy Birthday Randy!

10/28/2025

Trick-or-Treat at Lions Camp Horizon this Halloween!

Friday, October 31 from 4pm-7pm!!

Add Lions Camp Horizon to your trick-or-treat route!
Stop by for some treats, games and a fun stroll through our campus.
Everyone is welcome! 👻
Please share. 🎃

10/27/2025

A few weeks ago we gathered at Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale for our Annual Stakeholder Meeting! This special celebration honored our history - 45 years - of service in Whatcom County! Allison, our Executive Director, reminded us that at its heart, our organization is not only about serving people with developmental disabilities—it’s about building a true community. And in every strong community, there is one simple truth: we are neighbors.

We are grateful to all community members, organizations and businesses who have helped us realize our mission over the years!

Our Stakeholder Meeting featured delicious ice cream donated from Edaleen Dairy and pies and dessert from Rustlers Front Street Grill, Rusty Wagon, and Rome Grocery! The beautiful fall centerpieces were generously donated by Van Wingerden Home & Garden!

We could not do the work we do without the support of our friends and neighbors - Thank you!

10/24/2025

We have been celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month all month long! Check out this inspiring article in WhatcomTalk.com about the amazing ways Cascade Connections' Vocational Services promotes inclusive hiring throughout Whatcom County!

Jobs change lives!!

If you're curious to learn more about how inclusive hiring can benefit your business, check out https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4464/HireAbility-Whatcom

As a local non-profit providing an array of programs for those living with disabilities, Cascade Connections is proudly celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October.

10/23/2025

One of the best parts of our job is helping our clients celebrate special moments. Heather recently made a big move to a new house after living in the same apartment for years. She reframed this exciting development as her "graduation".

To honor her graduation, the Bellingham Supported Living Team coordinated a graduation ceremony for her, allowing her to commemorate this special and exciting move on her own terms!

Congratulations on your big move, Heather!

10/22/2025

We are incredibly proud of our Home Care Department for their outstanding service to the community. Check out this article to learn more about our home care services and the dedicated team behind them!✨

In 2025, that dedication was honored by Bellingham Herald readers who recognized Cascade Connections with a Cascades Best Silver Medal in the Home Care/Hospice category.

10/20/2025

A heartfelt thank you to CTK Bellingham for generously hosting a tie-dye event out at their beautiful farm! We had an absolute blast getting creative with color, making tons of unique and vibrant shirts. It was the perfect mix of fun, sunshine, and creativity — and now our team is rocking their new looks with pride! ✨

Thank you again CTK Bellingham for helping us make these Cascade Connections masterpieces!

10/17/2025

Aaron is ready for Halloween! Do you recognize Woody from the Pixar classic, Toy Story? 🤠

Yee-haw! Giddy up, partner!!

What are you planning to dress up as for Halloween this year?

10/16/2025

Leslie recently found Doris the Disco Duck at the Port of Bellingham!

Doris is moving every quarter, so make sure to scope her out at one of the Port of Bellingham locations here in Whatcom County.

10/10/2025

Kat and Miriam will be at Dementia Support Northwest's 39th Annual Conference, Dementia: Caring Together all day today!

Stop by the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, 714 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA until 4pm today to say "hi" and learn more about our Home Care and Training programs!