Archive for Impact Stories

Over $130,000 Invested into Community through 2026 TGF Grantmaking

Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Every day, nonprofit organizations work behind the scenes to make Guilford a stronger, more connected, and more vibrant community. They provide food to families facing hardship, support children and seniors, preserve our history and culture, expand educational opportunities, promote wellness, and…

TGF Awards $81,300 in Scholarships to Guilford High School Seniors

More than $120,000 in total scholarship support was distributed in 2026 The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is pleased to announce that 38 scholarships and awards totaling $81,300 have been presented to graduating seniors from Guilford High School, a $10,000 increase from 2025. Made possible through donor-established component funds at…

GHS Students Receive First Adam Ives Memorial Scholarships at Guilford Jazz Concert

Two Guilford High School (GHS) students received the first Adam Reid Ives Fund for Musical Enrichment scholarships at the Spring Jazz Ensemble concert. Created to support students pursuing their musical interests, the scholarships were presented by GHS Music Department Coordinator Mark Gahm, who selected the inaugural recipients. The…

Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors Fundraise to Support School Meals for Students in Need

The Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors Club is partnering with The Guilford Foundation (TGF) to support area students by raising funds for the Guilford Public School lunch program, helping ensure every child has access to nutritious meals each day.

Community Matters: A Focus on Well-Being

Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Supporting Well-Being Across Our Community.  From mental health and grief services to programs that promote independence and care for seniors and individuals with special needs, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) awarded more than $27,000 to the organizations featured below, as part of…

Community Matters: A Focus on Arts, Culture & Heritage

Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Arts, culture, and heritage are essential to building a strong and connected community. In 2025, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) awarded more than $15,000 to the nonprofits featured here as part of $117,900 distributed across 35 grants. Through their work, these organizations…

TGF Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy, Community Leadership, and Lasting Impact

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) marked its 50th anniversary with an evening of reflection, celebration, and forward-looking optimism, honoring five decades of strengthening the Guilford community through philanthropy, leadership, and connection. Fifty and Forward: A Celebration of Impact and Possibility, held at the Guilford Yacht Club on November 13,…

TGF Grants $10,000 to Reopen GHS Snack Shack in 30 Days

The Guilford Foundation (TGF) awarded a $10,000 grant to fund the reopening of the Guilford High School Snack Shack, a vital fundraising hub for athletic booster clubs. Thanks to extraordinary community collaboration and fast action, the concession stand was renovated and reopened in just 30 days, in time…

Community Matters: A Focus on Children

Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Fall is here, and children are back in school. It is a fitting time to highlight nine local organizations working hard to improve the lives of our Guilford families, supported by grants from The Guilford Foundation (TGF). In 2025, TGF distributed…

TGF Connects Sound Life Connections with Tyler Rigg Foundation

The Tyler Rigg Foundation (TRF) is proud to announce an $8,900 grant to Sound Life Connections (SLC) in support of The WAVE (Work, Advocate, Value, Empower), a first-of-its-kind gelato and training café that will provide vocational opportunities for young adults with disabilities while creating a welcoming and inclusive…