Cascade Connections

06/05/2026

Meet Jessica, who is celebrating 5 years with us!! "Every day at Cascade Connections is very different, which is one of the biggest reasons I have stayed," says Jessica. "I enjoy getting to do something different every day and support clients through the ups and downs." Thanks to the flexibility at CC, Jessica was even able to complete her master’s degree and travel the world while continuing her vital work. She credits her incredible coworkers for making the job so rewarding: "As a team, we are always working together to meet our client's changing needs the best we can. I enjoy that we can all bring different perspectives and ideas to situations."

Outside of work, Jessica is a passionate world traveler who loves e-biking, paddleboarding, crocheting, and catching live comedy shows. But some of her favorite moments happen right here on the clock. "Three of the clients and me on Saturday mornings would load up in one of the wheelchair vans and we would go on a drive from Lynden to Bellingham, just to get doughnuts at Lafeens Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream," she shares. "We had a code phrase of 'maybe the doughnut fairy will come.' Once someone said that, everyone quickly knew what the morning plan was and started getting ready to go."

06/04/2026

Alex is excited about berry season (like the rest of us!) He recently made a visit to Joe's Gardens, Bellingham and picked up a strawberry plant for his balcony.

You can see after a few weeks of dedicated care, his strawberry is thriving!! As the spring turns to summer, he can't wait to add more plants to his container garden!

06/03/2026

Around here, June is Employee Appreciation Month! Did you know we have 362 employees at Cascade Connections?? To honor our incredible staff members, each June, we host an awesome luncheon, provide special treats throughout the month, and hand out Cascade Connections merch!

During the luncheon, Oh Snap! Photo Booth hosts an awesome photo booth for our teams to take photos, Tradewinds Catering Ferndale caters our delicious lunch, and Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck brings their truck and everyone enjoys a sweet treat!

Each year, we also like to highlight the folks behind the scenes who are making it all happen! This year, we have over 100 people celebrating some pretty impressive employment milestones!

5+ Years: 54
10+ Years: 29
15+ Years: 9
20+ Years: 6
25+ Years: 2
30+ Years: 3

Stay tuned throughout the month as we shine a spotlight on the kind, compassionate, and capable people who help us realize our mission of empowering people with disabilities to enhance their quality of life.

06/01/2026

Last month, Larry and Lindsey made the most of their time at Camp TEAM! From face painting, to puzzles, to karaoke, Camp TEAM is a great time for adults of all abilities!

Camp TEAM is an awesome event hosted by Bellingham Parks and Recreation and students in the Recreation Program Western Washington University.

05/28/2026

Folks from West Lynden Supported Living enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Seattle Aquarium recently!🐠 The outing included all the highlights of the aquarium, and plenty of photo ops, too! 📸

They made the most of the beautiful weather, and Allen even got to spend some quality time with two beautiful parrots!

After everyone else finished up at the Aquarium, Seth wanted to keep exploring and explored Pike Place Market.

05/19/2026

Our Mock Interview event was a huge success thanks to folks like Michelle! Thank you SERVPRO of Whatcom County for working with us to help create opportunities for everyone!

SERVPRO’s Michelle was honored to support Cascade Connections during their Mock Interview Day!

What a joy to see the incredible work being done in our community to empower people from all walks with differing abilities and skills. Opportunities like this help build confidence, create connections, and open doors for future success — and we’re proud to be a small part of it.

At SERVPRO, community matters. Supporting organizations that make a real impact is what it’s all about. 💚🧡

05/04/2026

Spring has us all smiling around here! Seth and Jessica recently made the most of the sunshine during a walk at Berthusen Park in Lynden.

We hope you've had a chance to get outside and enjoy the spring weather!

05/04/2026

We're excited to participate in GiveBIG on May 5th this year! Early giving has already started and we're raising money for some much needed upgrades for our vehicle fleet!

Did you know Cascade Connections maintains a fleet of approximately 40 vehicles? These vehicles help our clients and customers get to work, attend medical appointments, grocery shop, and access their community!

Help us drive accessibility in Whatcom County:

Help us raise money to ensure our clients and customers can access their community!