Branford Community Foundation

It's Fund Friday! Today's highlighted fund is the Virginia Page – Page Family Legacy Fund. Virginia “Ginny” Page established this unrestricted fund in 2017. This fund assists BCF in providing a nimble response to emerging community needs.

BCF is proud to sponsor Shoreline Theatre Company’s production of “Shrek The Musical,” in partnership with Ascend Bank. Performances begin today in the Walsh Intermediate School Auditorium in Branford and run July 29-30! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eDKqYt_S

Get to know one of our newest Board Members, Mark Law! Mark Law is an 18-year Branford resident and lifelong resident of the Connecticut shoreline, who currently serves as the Chief Conduct and Ethics Officer at Citizens Bank, where he has been employed for the past two decades. Mark and his wife, Beth, have two teenage children: Matthew, a junior at the University of Connecticut, and Rebecca, a sophomore at Branford High School. Mark has actively contributed to the local community by previously serving as a board member, Vice President, and President for the Pine Orchard Association. Additionally, he has been a board member and chairperson of Racquets for the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club. Mark and Beth are passionate supporters of the arts, with both their children being highly involved in the local theater communities, and the Blackstone Library, where Beth served as a board member and President for many years. Mark is an avid tennis player and a slowly improving golfer, and is a staunch supporter of UConn athletics, both as a proud alumnus and an active fan. Learn more about Mark and our board at https://lnkd.in/eQ3F42re.

Are you or someone you know a provider who supports clients? Our friends at United Way of Connecticut and the CT Department of Social Services are offering a two-part virtual session series for providers supporting clients on Tuesday, August 4 at 1 p.m. where you can learn more from our state leaders about updates to SNAP and Medicaid benefits, who is affected by these updates, and the resources available to help you serve your clients. During the virtual session, state leaders will discuss maintaining SNAP & Medicaid benefits, documenting work, volunteer, or education activities, and what to do if benefits are lost. Register here: bit.ly/DSSSnap

It's Fund Friday! Today's highlighted fund is the Stephanie and Len Farber Fund. Stephanie and Len Farber established this fund in 2015 to provide a permanent source of support for the administrative costs of running the Branford Community Foundation. As Board President, Stephanie oversaw the transition from a volunteer-driven organization to one that has professional staff and support to ensure the Foundation can continue its growth and impact on the town of Branford.

BCF was proud to sponsor the SARAH Foundation’s 2026 SARAH Gala early this year, in partnership with Ascend Bank. Learn more about the work of the SARAH foundation at sarahfoundation.org. 📸: Andrew Stein

Looking for an opportunity to support your community? Join our team of sponsors for the third annual Branford Community Foundation Charity Golf Tournament! There are a range of sponsorship opportunities available, which include prominent sponsor recognition opportunities on the day of the Tournament–September 29, 2026, at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club in Branford.

Please welcome our three newest Branford Community Foundation Board Members: Matt Fleming, Mark Law, and Nancy Patton! We are grateful for the knowledge and expertise they bring to our team. Learn more about our Board Members at https://lnkd.in/eQ3F42re.

It's Fund Friday! Today's highlighted fund is the Lasala Family Fund for Animals. Eunice and Tony Lasala started this field of interest fund in 2016 to create a permanent legacy for Eunice’s love of Branford and its animals. The fund’s purpose is to provide support for the care and protection of animals located in Branford. This can include funds to qualifying organizations that provide humane population control (including no-kill shelters), neutering, vaccinations to protect against disease, adoption services, care and feeding of feral animals, and other services to protect wild or domestic animals in Branford.

BCF was proud to sponsor Shoreline Theatre Company’s production of “Into the Woods,” in partnership with Ascend Bank! Did you see their incredible show? 📸: Samantha C. Photography