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…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Every day, nonprofit organizations work behind the scenes to make Guilford a stronger, more connected, and more vibrant community. They provide food to families facing hardship, support children and seniors, preserve our history and culture, expand educational opportunities, promote wellness, and…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Supporting Well-Being Across Our Community. From mental health and grief services to programs that promote independence and care for seniors and individuals with special needs, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) awarded more than $27,000 to the organizations featured below, as part of…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Arts, culture, and heritage are essential to building a strong and connected community. In 2025, The Guilford Foundation (TGF) awarded more than $15,000 to the nonprofits featured here as part of $117,900 distributed across 35 grants. Through their work, these organizations…
On November 14, 2025, a young swamp white oak will take root on the southeast side of the Guilford Town Green, a simple act that carries fifty years of meaning. The Guilford Foundation’s story began much the same way. Half a century ago, Betty Stevens looked out at…
A poem written and presented by Julie Fitzpatrick for The Guilford Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. To download a PDF of the poem, click here. Learn more about Julie Fitzpatrick. We thank Guilford photographer Richard Madonna for the incredible tree image.
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Fall is here, and children are back in school. It is a fitting time to highlight nine local organizations working hard to improve the lives of our Guilford families, supported by grants from The Guilford Foundation (TGF). In 2025, TGF distributed…
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG), a student-led grantmaking initiative of The Guilford Foundation, proudly announces the distribution of $13,200 in grants to local nonprofits and a Guilford High School (GHS) club initiative. This group of dedicated students raised nearly $9,000 through traditional appeals and fundraisers, including the annual…
Written by Sigrid Kun, Guilford Events Magazine Humble Beginnings. TGF’s legacy of community impact began with an engaged community member, Elizabeth (Betty) Stevens. Stevens’ mission was to beautify the Guilford Green. The Town had not replaced diseased or damaged trees that had proudly adorned the Green. In 1974,…