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, joy, and laughter. And beyond that, the…
Read More...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 fulfill our mission “to connect people who…
Read More...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 Janet were each appointed in 2012. Jim…
Read More...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 for a family or an individual who…
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