Fund Highlight: Jane W. Rosenthal Fund

Fund Highlight: Jane W. Rosenthal Fund

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 about gardens and floral arranging, Jane was…

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BCF Awards $1,500 Grant for Theatre Education Outreach

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 Arts Alliance to support two theatre education outreach programs for Branford children and seniors. Since 2002, Shoreline Arts Alliance has presented free, professional quality, classical theatre, outdoor summer…

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Melodie Lane O’Connor Elected to BCF Board of Directors

The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has elected Branford resident Melodie Lane O’Connor to its Board of Directors. Melodie O’Connor has more than 30 years of professional experience in ultra-premium cosmetic brands and packaged goods retail development, education and management. Her…

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BCF Awards $2,500 Grant for Residents with Differing Abilities

The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $2,500 grant to SARAH, Inc. to support and enhance recreation and social activities to residents of Branford and the surrounding communities with differing abilities. Since 1957, SARAH, Inc. has been a community…

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