News – Impact on the Community
BCF Proudly Supports the Branford Counseling Center
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…
[ Read More ]Save the Date! Hometown Harmonies Celebration on Friday, July 13 Branford, CT
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, at 6 p.m., and is open to…
[ Read More ]Cathyann Roding Performing Arts Scholarship Fund
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. Organized by former student Colin Sheehan (pictured…
[ Read More ]Deirdre Baker Schiffer Fund: BCF’s First Donor-Advised Fund
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 of his late wife, the Deirdre Baker…
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