What does it take to build a community foundation that will serve future generations? Former TGF Board President and longtime Guilford Savings Bank leader Tim Geelan shares his perspective in a recent Guilford Courier/ZIP06 feature, “Tim Geelan: A Legacy Meant to Last.” The article explores Tim’s longstanding commitment…
More than 70 community members, local leaders, friends, and family gathered on October 24 to honor Shirley Girioni and celebrate the rededication of Guilford’s Visitor Information Kiosk as the Shirley Girioni Welcome Center. Hosted by the Guilford Preservation Alliance (GPA) in collaboration with The Guilford Foundation (TGF), the…
New GuilfordVolunteers.org Portal Makes It Easier for People to Give Back in Guilford Want to give back to the Guilford community but not sure where to start? The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is making it easier. The Foundation launched GuilfordVolunteers.org, a free online volunteer-matching platform that connects people who want…
Conference room dedication and remarks at a recent donor event highlight Geelan’s role in positioning the Foundation for long-term growth. At The Guilford Foundation’s recent Donor Appreciation Event, former Board President Tim Geelan reflected on a time when the Foundation’s endowment stood at about $1 million, and its leaders considered…
Community partnership helps fill the gap for Guilford families facing financial hardship Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors (GNN) and The Guilford Foundation (TGF) recently presented a $2,717 check to Guilford Public Schools to help ensure students facing financial hardship can access school meals. The funds came from a collaborative…
Written by Aaron Rubin, Guilford Courier Guilford residents looking to volunteer in their community now have a new way to connect with local organizations that need their help. The Guilford Foundation has launched Guilford Volunteers, an online service that brings together volunteer opportunities from 47 nonprofits in up…
Student-led Grantmaking Program Supports Children, Youth, and Families while Giving Guilford Students Hands-On Experience in Philanthropy The Guilford Foundation’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG) awarded $13,250 through its 2026 community grantmaking program to support eight programs serving children, youth, and families in Guilford and surrounding communities. Led entirely by…
The Guilford Foundation is pleased to welcome Guilford High School seniors Elizabeth Reale and Kaelyn Bruce as its 2026–2027 student interns. Throughout the year, they will learn about philanthropy, community foundations, and the nonprofit organizations serving Guilford while gaining hands-on experience in marketing and communications. “Our internship program…
Written by Pam Young, Guilford Courier-Zip06 When Sarah Blanton joined the Guilford Foundation board four years ago, much of her professional work had taken place outside the town she had called home for nearly a decade. Joining the foundation offered her a chance to learn more about the…
Supporting our nonprofit partners means more than providing grants. It also means connecting organizations with timely information and resources that help them better serve our community. As changes to SNAP and Medicaid benefits take effect, many nonprofits will be helping residents understand new requirements and maintain access to…