From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF)! We couldn’t do all we do without your generous donations of time and money. BCF also wishes you and your family a very happy and joyous holiday season. Can you…
As you’re preparing for the upcoming holidays, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our gratitude for you, the amazing Branford community, for your continued support year after year to the Branford Community Foundation (BCF). We couldn’t do all we do without you! Did you know…
Happy Thanksgiving! We have officially entered “the season to be jolly,” but your mounting to-do list and skyrocketing stress level may tell a different story… If you are secretly feeling more melancholy than merry these days, we have some comforting news: You are not alone! In fact, many…
With the end of 2019 fast approaching, we encourage those donors who are over 70½ years old to think about using the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) provision to donate a portion of their required minimum distributions (RMD) directly to Branford Community Foundation. The biggest benefit to you is…
Please join us on November 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the 2nd annual Non Profit Conference and Awards Celebration 2019, a collaboration between Branford Community Foundation, the Guilford Foundation, and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s conference was a huge success, drawing more than…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) was honored by one of Branford’s very own local artists! Martha Link Walsh, whose celebrated art gallery at 188 North Main Street, Route 1, in Branford, is part of the Shoreline Arts Trail, generously donated her original paper cutting [pictured, right] which depicts…
We can’t believe that another summer has passed, and Branford’s recent high school graduates are now or will soon be attending their college, trade school, or vocation of choice! Only a few months back, on June 12, our seniors were up all night for Branford’s Project Graduation, a…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) recently awarded a grant to Tabor Arts Branford! Tabor Arts is a year-round theatrical program for children in 2nd through 8th grade. Last year, over 100 kids participated in Tabor Arts Branford and were involved in a variety of spectacular performances, including those…
Thank you to our wonderful community for celebrating Branford’s 375th Birthday with us last Friday, July 19th, at the Owenego! Despite the dire heat warnings, we estimate that around 1,000 people came to partake in the festivities while also learning about Branford Community Foundation’s (BCF) mission and impact….
We made history in early July, when the Legacy Theatre presented the first-ever professional production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Branford’s beautiful green! In recognition of Branford’s 375th Anniversary celebration, the BCF had the privilege of underwriting the event, granting $5,000 to help make the production…