John and Merri Hyman developed a love for Guilford over the years. Knowing the important role TGF plays in the community, John and Merri wanted to establish a designated charitable fund to provide sustainable operational support for The Guilford Foundation.
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.
Since the founding of Ascend Bank (formerly Guilford Savings Bank) in 1875, the company has focused on being a strong, supportive partner focused on giving back to the community’s it serves.