Sandy Ruoff Fund
Truly a beacon of inspiration, Sandy Ruoff’s extensive involvement in the community reflects her deep-rooted love for Guilford. Over the years, she has forged strong connections and made a lasting impact through her volunteer work.
Archive for Basic Needs
Bishop Family Fund
For over 150 years, Bishop’s Orchards has been more than just a business; it’s a cornerstone of Guilford’s agricultural heritage. They’ve evolved from a dairy farm to a thriving market, continuously adapting while staying true to our roots. Each generation has brought its unique vision, and the recent addition of a Winery, Cidery, CSA Program, Creamery, and Event Space further solidifies Bishop’s Orchards as a vibrant community hub.
Natalie and Lenny Feingold and Beth Tenenbaum Family Fund
A job took the Feingold family from New York to Connecticut in the early 70s. They found themselves in Guilford and never looked back. To honor the family’s incredible 50+ years in our remarkable town, an unrestricted charitable fund was established to enrich the community for generations to come.
Amy D. Jaffe Fund for the Benefit of the Emergency Discretionary Fund at the Women & Family Life Center
Amy and David Jaffe established this designated fund in 2021 to support the Emergency Discretionary Fund at the Women & Family Life Center.
David W. Knapp Fund
David Knapp, longtime Guilford resident, established the David W. Knapp Fund in 2016. It’s unrestricted so it can be directed towards existing and future needs of the town.
Guilford Interfaith Volunteers Endowment Fund
Guilford Interfaith Volunteers (GIV) established this fund in 2014 to ensure that resources would exist forever to support their important work of providing critical basic need services to residents.
Catardi Family Loaves & Fishes Fund
Anita Catardi established this restricted fund in 2014 to create a permanent source of funding for the two local organizations that provide food for those in need in Guilford: the Guilford Food Bank and the St. George Food Pantry.
Women & Family Life Center Agency Endowment Fund
This is our first designated agency endowment fund established by W&FL as a permanent income source. It also offers their donors another tool to support the organization.
Gustave & Carol L. Sirot Fund
Carol Sirot established the Guilford Foundation’s very first donor advised fund in 2012 in her name and the name of her late husband, Gustave.
Saint George Knights of Columbus Fund for Children In Need
In 2012, the Saint George Knights of Columbus established this designated fund to provide annual funding to the Guilford Social Services Department to support children in need.