As part of our mission to help meet the most pressing needs of our community, we strive to keep Branford citizens in the know. This past year, we partnered with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and DataHaven to provide an in-depth look at all aspects of…
As 2017 comes to a close, it’s a fitting time to reflect on our accomplishments. With joy in our hearts, we are thrilled to say that it was an amazing year for the Branford Community Foundation (BCF)! We were able to donate more money than ever before—$111,190—to a…
As you scurry to find the perfect presents this holiday season, we can’t resist reminding you of a fabulous gift idea that can actually boost your health! Did you know that donating to a good cause not only boosts your happiness but promotes wellness and longevity? Making a…
As we reflect on all the things we are thankful for this month, we are truly honored to introduce our four newest board members for the Branford Community Foundation (BCF): Rita Berkson, Stephanie Donegan Dietz, Bob Mobeck, and Colin Sheehan. These generous Branford residents have pledged their time…
Thanksgiving is certainly a time for giving thanks. Each year we sit down to feast and reflect on all the goodness in our life, from friends and family to the roof above our heads. In addition to planning and preparing your lovely Thanksgiving meal, we urge you to…
From the bottom of our hearts, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) wants to thank you! Because of your support and generous donations, we’ve been able to give more money than ever before—$111,190 for 2017! With your help, the BCF has reached an all-time-high in funding for numerous community…
Our mission is simple: to connect people who care with the causes that matter to them. Furthering this purpose, we are thrilled to offer a series of educational workshops to benefit nonprofit organizations in Branford and Guilford. These workshops are designed to provide timely information and training to…
The Branford Community Foundation (“BCF”), the only local permanent endowment support for Branford’s philanthropic needs, programs and services, has committed an all-time high of $111,190 in grant funding in 2017. An increase in grant requests, emphasis on more effective and prudent grant making strategies to provide diversified needs…
On June 6, 2017, the Branford Community Foundation was pleased to provide $19,000 in scholarship awards to fourteen Branford High School seniors. The scholarship awards and scholarship recipients are as follows: Austin Ryer Memorial Award: Nathaniel Jarvie Bob Dow Scholar/Athlete Scholarship: Julia Howard-Flanders Carol and Jim Redden Memorial…
The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Camp would like to thank the Branford Community Foundation for its generous grant that helps to pay for our special guests and helps Branford families attend this camp by providing scholarships.