We’re thrilled to introduce you to the four newly-elected officers of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) Board of Directors, who began their terms this July. Heather Hackley is Executive Vice President at Guilford Savings Bank. After serving on the BCF board since 2013, she has now stepped into…
An important part of our mission is to support Branford’s youth and ensure a brighter future for our entire community. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is able to provide 18 scholarship awards each year to Branford High School (BHS) seniors. In…
Our goal is to help the Branford community in every way possible by connecting people who care with the causes that matter. At the heart of our mission is improving your life, which is why we’re inspired to share a recent study on longevity led by the Harvard…
We knew it was going to be an incredible night. An astounding 665 people registered in advance for our community celebration, Hometown Harmonies, when our initial goal was only 250! Another 200 people arrived as walk-ins, and the weather was perfect. The tent overflowed with mission, music,…
We’re thrilled to share that we set a record this year! Thanks to generous donations from people like you and strong investment returns, the Branford Community Foundation was able to increase assets by 16 percent to $2.4 million in 2017, enabling us to better serve our community and…
The Branford Community Foundation Board of Directors extends deep gratitude to four departing board members who have completed their terms of service: Eunice Lasala, Patricia Bloomquist, Jim Perito, and Janet Ryan (not pictured). Eunice retires after nine years of service, including six as Board Chair. Pat, Jim and…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Branford Counseling Center (BCC) to support a security deposit assistance program for individuals and families in Branford who need assistance securing housing. The purpose of the program is to provide a security deposit to a landlord…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is excited to announce that it will be holding a community-wide party—entitled “Hometown Harmonies”—to celebrate the community, make new friends, raise awareness and funds, and much more. The event will be held at Owenego Inn Beach & Tennis Club on Friday, July 13th,…
The Branford Community Foundation is thrilled to announce one of our newest funds—the Cathyann Roding Performing Arts Scholarship Fund. The fund was established with a sold-out celebration at Branford High School (BHS), where alumni filled the stage to sing in honor of Cathyann, BHS’s recently retired choral director….
Deirdre Baker Schiffer was a gifted artist with a passion for the wild beauty of Branford’s Farm River Estuary. Now, her family shares Deirdre’s love of nature as a lasting gift to the community through the Deirdre Baker Schiffer Fund. Established in 2016 by Joe Schiffer in memory…