News – Impact on the Community

Branford Residents to Benefit from Recent BCF Grants

The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for more than 35 years, has distributed two grants to area not-for-profit organizations: $5,000 to VNA Community Healthcare, Inc. (VNA) in support of creating Health Chat, a locally televised health education series for Branford residents 60 and older,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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