News – Impact on the Community
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…
[ Read More ]Why Philanthropy Matters
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 health and the arts promotes the greater…
[ Read More ]The Inspiring Story Behind The Lasala Family Fund
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 member and past president, Eunice has encouraged…
[ Read More ]Our Grant Deadline is Fast Approaching—March 15!
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 the causes that matter, and we couldn’t…
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