News – Impact on the Community
Branford Community Foundation Honors Robert Mobeck
On Thursday, February 25, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) honored Robert J. Mobeck for his outstanding commitment to the organization with the creation of the 2016 Branford Community Foundation Robert J. Mobeck Award for Excellence in Community Service. Through his firm, Olson Mobeck Investment Advisors, Bob has provided disciplined financial management strategies and advice to…
[ Read More ]BCF Awards $5,250 Grant to Branford High School Choral Program
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $5,250 grant to the Branford High School Choral program to help support an international music performance and educational tour to Austria and the Czech Republic in 2016. The Branford High School Choral…
[ Read More ]BCF Awards $10,000 Grant to Community Dining Room
The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for 35 years, has distributed a $10,000 grant to the Community Dining Room (CDR) in support of providing food, basic services and companionship to low income individuals and families in the greater Branford area. Celebrating more than 25…
[ Read More ]BCF Boost to Help Save Harrison House
by Pam Johnson, Zip06 In less than five months, individual donations have helped Branford Historical Society (BHS) match more than half of a $35,000 matching grant given by Branford Community Foundation (BCF) to help save Harrison House, built in 1724. To celebrate, the BCF board recently presented BHS board members with a check for $17,500…
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