News – Impact on the Community
A Heartfelt Thank You to Four Departing BCF Board Members
The Branford Community Foundation Board of Directors extends deep gratitude to four departing board members who have completed their terms of service: Eunice Lasala, Patricia Bloomquist, Jim Perito, and Janet Ryan (not pictured). Eunice retires after nine years of service, including six as Board Chair. Pat, Jim and Janet were each appointed in 2012. Jim…
[ Read More ]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…
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