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Branford Community Foundation Awards $37,000 in Scholarships

Although the ceremony was via Zoom this year, the Branford High School scholarship awardees were no less impressive. The Branford Community Foundation was honored to provide awards to 29 graduating seniors from Branford High School. These impressive students were selected according to a variety of qualifications, from academic…

Thank You, Branford!

Dear friends of the Branford Community Foundation: Thank you! It’s been about 14 weeks since our community was rocked by COVID-19. Thanks to you, we have been able to make a real difference in the lives of those impacted by this unprecedented event. The original intent of the…

MAY 21 Update – COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford

THANK YOU AGAIN. The gratitude from Branford Community Foundation continues into the 12th week of quarantine. As of May 18th, the COVID19 Response Fund for Branford has raised $179,904.95 and distributed $161,285. New grants made since May 1, thanks to you: $10,000 to support the partnership between the…

The Branford Community Foundation Connecting people who care with causes that matter

THANK YOU Your support has made an immediate and crucial impact on the lives of your neighbors. The Branford Community Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to all who have donated to the COVID19 Response Fund for Branford. As of May 1, BCF has raised $140,029 and distributed $95,285….

THANK YOU.

MAY 1, 2020 The Branford Community Foundation Connecting people who care with causes that matter THANK YOU. Your support has made an immediate and crucial impact on the lives of your neighbors. The Branford Community Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to all who have donated to the COVID19…

COVID-19 Response Fund Grants as of April 21

UPDATE on COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford The Branford Community Foundation established the COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford on March 18, 2020 as soon as it became clear that this virus would significantly impact our community. The initial goal was to raise $20,000 to provide immediate, short-term financial…

Thank You, Branford, for Helping Your Community through COVID-19!

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has been able to secure $128,611.48 for our COVID-19 Response Fund, which we created on March 18, 2020, as soon as it became clear that COVID-19 would significantly impact our community. With the initial goal of…

COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford

In response to the significant impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the community, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) announces the following: COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford BCF is establishing a temporary fund, the COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford, to benefit the Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC)….

BCF Grant Supports Branford’s Competitive Robotics Club!

Did you know that only two years ago, three juniors (now seniors) of Branford High School founded Branford’s first ever competitive robotics club? To be exact, the co-founders are Christian Bjork, Daniel DeCerbo-O’Brien and Joshua Josephy-Zack, and the official name of the club is the Branford High School…

Branford, Be Our Valentine!

With Valentine’s Day upon us, we’re feeling inspired to proclaim our love for Branford! So, how do we love Branford? Let us count the ways! We love Branford for its… People! The citizens of Branford never cease to amaze us, and that includes you! Branford people are the…