Thanksgiving Is Good for You! Branford, CT
Thanksgiving Is Good for You! Branford, CT
Once a year, we gather with family and friends for a feast. While turkey and all the trimmings are the main event, giving thanks is the true star of the show. Did you know that the simple act of feeling thankful is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself? Here’s a closer…
Read More...Camp Totokett—A Life-Changing Camp for Both Campers and Counselors
This summer, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) was delighted to support Camp Totokett, a week-long camp for at-risk youth held at Killams Point in Branford, with a $6,000 grant. In 2018, Camp Totokett paired 43 kids from New Haven with more than 50 local youth counselors for an invaluable experience in service, social justice, and…
Read More...A Warm Welcome to BCF’s New Board Members
We’re delighted to present the Branford Community Foundation’s (BCF) newest board members, who support our mission by serving as ambassadors, maintaining BCF’s fiduciary responsibilities and guiding our strategic direction. Board members serve a 3-year term, and are eligible to serve twice. Jennifer Alexander After living in Nashville, TN, and Washington, DC, Jennifer came back home…
Read More...Helping Children, One Dance at a Time Branford, CT
“Today I do dance class and twirled and twirled…I shy but my teacher say I could dance my dance. She clapped and clapped! I dance colors and songs and now I am a dancing queen. I tell my mommy when I go home!” This 4-year old student is describing her time at the Branford Early…
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