The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is excited to announce that it will be holding a community-wide party—entitled “Hometown Harmonies”—to celebrate the community, make new friends, raise awareness and funds, and much more. The event will be held at Owenego Inn Beach & Tennis Club on Friday, July 13th,…
The Branford Community Foundation is thrilled to announce one of our newest funds—the Cathyann Roding Performing Arts Scholarship Fund. The fund was established with a sold-out celebration at Branford High School (BHS), where alumni filled the stage to sing in honor of Cathyann, BHS’s recently retired choral director….
Deirdre Baker Schiffer was a gifted artist with a passion for the wild beauty of Branford’s Farm River Estuary. Now, her family shares Deirdre’s love of nature as a lasting gift to the community through the Deirdre Baker Schiffer Fund. Established in 2016 by Joe Schiffer in memory…
In the acclaimed 2013 book Why Philanthropy Matters, Zoltan Acs explores philanthropy’s vital role and impact on the well-being of the world. Acs describes in eloquent detail how philanthropy boosts productivity and promotes vital forces like education for innovation and advancement. Acs further argues that philanthropy’s focus on…
As a founder of the Daniel P. Cosgrove Animal Shelter and Branford Compassion Club, Eunice Lasala has dedicated decades to the care and protection of animals. Now, her commitment has become the purpose of Branford Community Foundation’s (BCF) new Lasala Family Fund for Animals. A long-serving BCF board…
If you’ve got a cause that will help to improve the quality of life in Branford, we want to hear from you! Funding worthy programs is a huge part of fulfilling our mission at the Branford Community Foundation (BCF). Our goal is to connect people who care with…
Our beautiful town offers countless treasures, from breathtaking beaches to timeless tree-lined streets. The historic James Blackstone Library is certainly among our most prominent assets. Last month, the town of Branford appropriated $5,245,000 to fund the renovations and expansion of the James Blackstone Memorial Library. The appropriation reflects…
Who will be your Valentine this year? In lieu of the standard flowers and candy, why not think outside the chocolate box and make a donation in your loved one’s name? Donations are splendid gifts that keep on giving because they help others while promoting kindness, generosity, and…
Our goal is to make Branford a better place to live now and for generations to come, and we strive to make prudent community investments to further this cause. In an effort to be more transparent, proactive, and responsive to Branford’s needs, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has…
In an effort to improve transparency and effectiveness of its grants, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) has revised its grant making procedures and updated its grant application for 2018. BCF will accept completed grant applications for 2018 between February 1 and March 15, 2018. Cick here for the…