On August 16, 2016, Jeannette and Robert Mobeck presented the first annual Branford Community Foundation Robert J. Mobeck Award for Excellence in Community Service. The honor includes a $500 check and was awarded to the Branford Counseling Center. The Branford Community Foundation created the Mobeck Award to recognize…
People to People, a monthly show on BCTV, is produced and hosted by Stephanie Farber, President of the Board of the Branford Community Foundation. Each show features local non-profit organizations which have received grants from Branford Community Foundation. In this installment, Stephanie interviews Judith Barron, Executive Director of…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for more than 35 years, has distributed two grants to area not-for-profit organizations: $5,000 to VNA Community Healthcare, Inc. (VNA) in support of creating Health Chat, a locally televised health education…
On Thursday, February 25, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) honored Robert J. Mobeck for his outstanding commitment to the organization with the creation of the 2016 Branford Community Foundation Robert J. Mobeck Award for Excellence in Community Service. Through his firm, Olson Mobeck Investment Advisors, Bob has provided…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $5,250 grant to the Branford High School Choral program to help support an international music performance and educational tour to Austria and the Czech Republic…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $10,000 grant to the Community Dining Room (CDR) in support of providing food, basic services and companionship to low income individuals and families in the…
by Pam Johnson, Zip06 In less than five months, individual donations have helped Branford Historical Society (BHS) match more than half of a $35,000 matching grant given by Branford Community Foundation (BCF) to help save Harrison House, built in 1724. To celebrate, the BCF board recently presented BHS…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has elected John J. Mooney to its Board of Directors. Branford native John Mooney has deep personal and professional connections to his hometown and surrounding community. He currently…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $1,500 grant to Shoreline Family YMCA to support the “Athletes Who Say NO” program. The Soundview Family YMCA opened in 2010 to expand the reach…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $3,000 grant to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter to help support summer 2015 camp programming and scholarships. The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit…