Written by Pam Johnson, Guilford Courier Staff Writer As chair of The Guilford Foundation, Christopher Hodgson is proud to help this vital nonprofit celebrate its 50th year of building strong community with philanthropy. By bringing his time, talent, and love of community to his volunteer role as the…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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)…
Written Pam Johnson, Guilford Courier Senior Staff Writer 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…
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The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announces the start of its year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, commemorating five decades of community impact. This campaign, ’50 Years and Still Rising,’ will highlight the milestones, stories, and individuals who have shaped the Foundation and continue to inspire positive change in Guilford.
GSB, in keeping with its ethos of philanthropic community support, is officially donating its building at 44 Boston Street, Guilford, CT to The Guilford Foundation. For more than 20 years, GSB has provided this space to the Foundation, making it a natural and meaningful step to now formalize the donation.