Adam Reid Ives Fund for Musical Enrichment
Adam Ives (Guilford High School class of 2003) lived and breathed music, and it all started when he first picked up a saxophone in Baldwin Middle School.
Archive for Education & Youth
Chloe Negron Memorial Fund
Chloe was born in New Haven in 2018 and lived her life in Connecticut, filled with joyous, loving moments with her family and friends. She was a student at ACES Village School in Hamden and a former student of Guilford Lakes Elementary School.
The Harvey Martin Music Scholarship Fund
Harvey Martin was known in Guilford not just as a musician but as someone who genuinely loved sharing his gifts with others. Whether he was playing trombone at Bill’s Seafood, Quattro’s, the VFW, a PorchFest, or even his own front lawn, Harvey delighted in an audience, especially when it included friends, neighbors, and family.
Shirley Girioni Fund
The Guilford Preservation Alliance (GPA) established the Shirley Girioni Fund to honor a woman whose vision, leadership, and tireless volunteer service have shaped Guilford for nearly six decades. Few individuals have left a mark as deep or as lasting on the town she proudly calls home.
Lorri Hahn Memorial Fund
The Lorri Hahn Memorial Fund honors the life and legacy of Lorri Hahn, who served the Guilford community for close to 20 years as the Communications Director for the Guilford Board of Education.
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.
Jesse E. Whittemore, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Jesse and Mary Whittemore settled in Guilford in 1971. They discovered a nice town with a good school system where they raised a family and enjoyed various activities that the town offered.
Guilford Fund For Education (GFFE)
The GFFE mission is to provide financial support to projects, programs, and initiatives that foster innovative learning experiences for students and educators outside the Guilford Board of Education’s budget.
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.