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Friday, June 06, 2025The Guilford Foundation Welcomes Guilford High School Student Interns Lorelai Huben and Clara Matos
?The Guilford Foundation (TGF) is excited to announce the addition of two Guilford High School interns, Lorelai Huben and Clara Matos da Cruz, who will work with the TGF team to learn more about nonprofit communications, contributing to social media strategy, and content creation. As experienced volunteers with a strong commitment to community service, Huben and Matos da Cruz look forward to expanding the Foundation's brand awareness and bringing a youthful perspective to TGF. Both students participate
Wednesday, June 04, 2025The Guilford Foundation Awards $117,900 to Local Nonprofits Through 2025 Community Impact Grants
?The Guilford Foundation (TGF) distributed $117,900 through 35 community impact grants to area nonprofits. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, support essential programs and services that benefit residents of Guilford. In 2025, TGF witnessed unprecedented growth, receiving 59 grant applications—a remarkable 60% increase from 2023. The total funding requested reached $382,143, reflecting an 81% rise compared to two years ago. This increase highlights both the escalating needs within our community
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025Women & Family Life Center Hosts Annual SHEro Awards, Recognizing Local Changemakers
[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Women & Family Life Center Hosts Annual SHEro Awards, Recognizing Local Changemakers GUILFORD, CT – On May 17, 2025, Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) honored a new class of inspiring community leaders at its annual SHEro Awards Ceremony, held at the First Congregational Church of Madison. This year’s SHEros were recognized for their compassion, resilience, and commitment to building a stronger, more connected shoreline community through their actions and advocacy. At the
Monday, March 03, 2025The Guilford Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Community Impact
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announces the start of its year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, commemorating five decades of community impact. This campaign, '50 Years and Still Rising,' will highlight the milestones, stories, and individuals who have shaped the Foundation and continue to inspire positive change in Guilford.Fifty years ago, Elizabeth (Betty) Stevens, an engaged community member, was upset that the town did not replace damaged or diseased trees removed from the town green. After meeting
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025The Guilford Foundation Announces March 14 Deadline for Annual Grant Applications
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) annual grant application is available, with a submission deadline of March 14, 2025. In 2024, TGF awarded 42 grants ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, with an average award of $2,800. These grants had a profound impact, supporting a range of community programs and services that positively impact the quality of life of Guilford residents.Liza Janssen Petra, Executive Director of The Guilford Foundation, emphasized the importance of local giving, “The power of local donations is
