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…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, provided $5,000 grant to the Branford Alps Farmers Market to help support the establishment and operation of a weekly Connecticut grown famers market. The grant specifically supports the…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $1,000 grant to Women & Family Life Center (WFLC) to provide financial education workshops to Branford residents. Guilford, Connecticut based Women & Family Life Center…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $1,700 grant to Camp Hazen YMCA for financial assistance for Branford youth to attend summer camp. Founded in 1920 in Chester Connecticut, Camp Hazen YMCA…
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has elected Logan Reed to its Board of Directors. Branford resident and native Logan Reed has longstanding ties and commitments to his hometown. He currently serves as Treasurer…
Born and raised in Branford, Jane W. Rosenthal was involved in politics and many other civic organizations in town. During World War II, she volunteered at War Price and Rationing Board. She was Registrar of Voters in the First District, and she ran for Branford’s State Representative. Passionate…