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 have the opportunity to learn about philanthropy, community foundations, and the nonprofit organizations serving Guilford while gaining hands-on experience in marketing and…
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…
Accomplished Leaders Bring Diverse Skills and Experiences to Advance the Foundation’s Mission of Community Enrichment. The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors and the election of its officers for the coming year. Sarah Blanton has been…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 complimentary, virtual webinar on September 18th at 1 pm EST. It’s designed to help leaders maintain strong organizational cultures amid increasing societal polarization….