News – Impact on the Community

BCF Awards $10,000 Grant for Security Deposit Assistance Program

The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for nearly 35 years, has distributed $10,000 in initial funding support towards the Branford Counseling Center’s new Security Deposit Assistance Program. The Security Deposit Assistance Program is designed to aid eligible individuals and families with financial support to…

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BCF Supports Local Meal Provider with $10,000 Grant

The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for nearly 35 years, has distributed a $10,000 grant to the Community Dining Room. The Community Dining Room serves over 4,500 nutritious and free meals each month to low income individuals and families in the greater Branford area….

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BCF Provides $5,000 For School Food Program

The Branford Community Foundation, the leader in supporting a variety of local philanthropic needs, programs and services for nearly 35 years, recently distributed $5,000 in seed funding to support the Feed Branford Kids program of the Branford Food Pantry. Feed Branford Kids discreetly provides Branford Public School students who benefit from a free and/or reduced…

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BCF Awards $11,500 for Arts & Culture

In 2014, the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) approved a $10,000 investment to the Legacy Theatre, a professional theatre company located in Stony Creek. The Legacy Theatre will be housed in the Stony Creek Puppet House, and plans to host two productions each spring and fall as well as other shows and classes throughout the year….

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