YAG Celebrates $13,200 in Grants for Local Programs Supporting Youth and Families

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…

Community Matters: A 50 Year Focus on Enriching Guliford

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,…

TGF Allocates Sponsorship Awards to Six Guilford-Serving Nonprofits

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,…

TGF Welcomes Three New Board Members   

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…

TGF Awards James Napolitano the Alison Varian Memorial Scholarship

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…

Honoring the Legacy of Joan Shrewsbury

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…

Community Matters – Supporting our Youth

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.

Generous Donor Support Launches 50th Anniversary Community Campaign

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)…

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 50th Anniversary Celebration

Our journey began in 1975 when a group of visionary neighbors established The Guilford Foundation to enhance the beauty of the green by replanting trees. Their efforts quickly expanded to include many diverse causes that enrich our town’s quality of life.

Sulpasso’s Leadership Supports The Guilford Foundation

Written by Shoreline Publishing writer, Pam Johnson It’s been a year of strong growth and community for The Guilford Foundation (TGF) led by Board Chair Alex Sulpasso. As he wraps up his chairmanship, Alex is putting on a push for supporting TGF as it celebrates its 50th year…