As summer winds to a close and families prepare for the start of school, consider helping the Community Dining Room in its efforts to collect backpacks and school supplies for Branford kids who need some help!
CDR: Branford Backpack School Supply Donations Down; Big Boost Needed Now | Zip06.com
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Back-to-school can't happen for many kids in the area without help from the annual town-wide School Supply Collection Drive organized by non-profit Community Dining Room (CDR). The program gives new backpacks and supplies to Branford students in need in grades K – 12.Lovely article about BCF Ambassador Greg Nobile!
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Zip06 is Shore Publishingâs dynamic online news and community forum that covers news from East Haven to Essex.BCF recently provided a $3,500 grant to WFLC to support their financial one-on-one consultation programs in Branford. The shoreline is fortunate to have this organization serving our community.
Women & Family Life Center Asked to Join Governor’s Council on Women and Girls | Zip06.com
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Women & Family Life Center was recently asked to join the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls. Recognized for its work along the shoreline to advance opportunities for women and girls, Women & Family Life Center will serve on the Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Branford!
We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than writing a blog about our biggest love—the town of Branford! Here are just three of the many things that make Branford so loveable. The history Did you know that Branford is celebrating its 375th birthday this year? Founded in 1644, Branford is a…
[ Read More ]Help Our Community! Apply for a Grant Today! 2019 Competitive Grant Applications due March 15, 2019
We are super excited to announce that we’ve revised our Competitive Grant Application, and it’s ready to be downloaded from our website. Applications are due by March 15th, 2019. Prior to beginning an application, please be sure to carefully review the grant guidelines. To help navigate the process, BCF has scheduled two identical Grant Application…
[ Read More ]You Can Help End Child Hunger in Branford!
Nearly one in four students (24%) enrolled in the Branford Public School system receive free or reduced price meals. This alarming statistic is one of many reasons why helping the children in our community is important to the Branford Community Foundation. In 2018, we were proud to provide a $2,500 grant to Feed Branford Kids…
[ Read More ]Thank You, from the Bottom of Our Hearts!
As we close another year, the Board and staff of the Branford Community Foundation would like to extend our deepest gratitude to you, our community and our supporters. 2018 has been a year of growth and continued impact, only made possible thanks to you and others like you who support our work. There are many…
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