What began as a playful surprise on the Guilford Green has become one of the community’s most anticipated traditions. The Guilford Foundation is the lucky nonprofit beneficiary of the most recent animal cutout installations, Bearly Autumn. The collection of bears will be on display on the green until…
In response to the growing challenges faced by nonprofit organizations and community leaders, The Guilford Foundation and Branford Community Foundation are partnering to offer a complementary, virtual webinar on September 18th at 1 pm EST. It’s designed to help leaders maintain strong organizational cultures amid increasing societal polarization….
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a student-led grantmaking initiative of The Guilford Foundation, proudly announces the distribution of $13,200 in grants to local nonprofits and a Guilford High School (GHS) club initiative. This group of dedicated students raised nearly $9,000 through traditional appeals and fundraisers, including the annual…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Humble Beginnings. TGF’s legacy of community impact began with an engaged community member, Elizabeth (Betty) Stevens. Stevens’ mission was to beautify the Guilford Green. The Town had not replaced diseased or damaged trees that had proudly adorned the Green. In 1974,…
The final round of sponsorship awards was allocated to six local nonprofits. Since the beginning of the year, we have proudly supported 30 events with a total of $30,000 in grants, made possible by the generosity of Ascend Bank (formerly GSB). These initiatives, organized by our community partners,…
The Guilford Foundation is pleased to announce the three new board members: Kristopher Cricchi, Julie Paquette, and NiCole Schlagheck, as well as the appointment of Chris Hodgson as Board Chair. The individuals bring a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to the Foundation’s mission of enriching…
The Guilford Foundation is proud to announce James Napolitano as the recipient of the 2025 Alison Varian Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors the passionate legacy of Alison Varian, who dedicated her life to aquaculture, boating safety, and the ecological stewardship of Long Island Sound. Established in 2018, the…
Today, we take a moment to honor the incredible legacy of Joan Shrewsbury, who served on The Guilford Foundation Board of Directors for many years (1982 – 1997), including a term as Vice President from 1984 – 1988. Joan joined TGF during its formative years, helping to shape…
As we begin 2025, let’s celebrate the accomplishments of The Guilford Foundation’s (TGF) 2024 grant recipients. TGF awarded $117,800 to 42 nonprofits that provide care, educational support, mental health services, and invaluable enrichment to our Guilford youth.
The Guilford Foundation is thrilled to announce that 11 generous donors have collectively contributed $225,000 to kick off its 50th Anniversary Community Campaign. These funds will cover the renovations of the historic building at 44 Boston Street, which was donated to the Foundation by Ascend Bank (formerly GSB)…