Branford resident Gina Mennett Lee founded the Food Allergy Education Network (FAEN) in response to her daughter’s life-threatening food allergies. FAEN began as a support group in 2009, and then became a 501(c) 3 non-profit in 2011. The mission of the Food Allergy Network is two-fold: one part…
From its inception over 25 years ago, the Community Dining Room’s mission is to end hunger and isolation with food, fellowship, referrals and education. With increasing unemployment, family budgets are being stretched beyond their limits. Last year, the Community Dining Room provided 54,580 meals, 1000 meals every week…
Charlie’s Closet (CC), a non-profit under the umbrella of Guilford Interfaith Ministries, is a medical equipment clearinghouse that accepts donations of clean, gently used medical equipment and makes the equipment available to shoreline residents. CC gratefully accepts donations of all kinds of medical equipment from canes to wheelchairs,…
The Branford Food Pantry, formally known as the Branford Food Council, was established in the mid-1970s by the churches of Branford to assist families in need by providing supplemental groceries on a weekly basis. Since its inception, the organization has moved from the Baptist Church to Indian Neck…
With its focus on children age birth through 8, the Branford Early Childhood Collaborative works to ensure that young children are supported in the areas of education, health, and safety. Advocating for young children, the BECC partners with other organizations to provide support to projects and programming that…
The Branford Counseling Center (BCC) is a Municipal Mental Health Agency that provides a wide range of counseling and mental health services to the community with a strong emphasis on prevention work. The mission of the Center is to maximize treatment through collaboration with other local agencies, schools,…
Work begins on the roof of the Legacy Theater in Stony Creek, thanks in part to a a $10,000 investment from BCF. The Legacy Theatre will be housed in the Stony Creek Puppet House, and plans to host two productions each spring and fall as well as other…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce recent awards to local community organizations working to provide quality arts program to Branford residents. BCF approved a $10,000 investment to the Legacy Theatre, a professional theatre company located in Stony Creek. The Legacy Theatre will be housed in…
By Pam Johnson Shore Publishing, December 19, 2013 During a critical time of need, Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has provided a $30,000 shot in arm to be shared by three local agencies which help residents stay afloat. On Dec. 16, Branford Counseling Center (BCC) director Peter Cimino, Community…