Guilford Foundation, GSB Support 14 Non-Profits With $17K In Awards

GUILFORD, CT —The Guilford Foundation, in partnership with GSB, gave $17,000 in its first wave of sponsorship funding for 2023 to 14 non-profits to support events that fundraise or increase the organization's visibility.

For the second wave of grant disbursement, $13,000 will be available for the second wave of disbursement in August, bringing the total sponsorship distribution to $30,000 for 2023.

For the February application deadline, sponsorship awards ranged from $500 - $5,000.

Funding was awarded to these community-serving organizations: BHcare, Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic, Community Dining Room, Community Nursery School, Guilford Art Center, Guilford Keeping Society, Legacy Theatre, Paul Dotsie KARE Foundation, GHS Project Graduation, SARAH Foundation, Shoreline Arts Alliance, Theater Arts Parents Support (TAPS), and Woman and Family Life Center.

"As we look at sponsorship applications, we look for organizations making a meaningful impact on the Guilford community and aligning with the values and mission of The Guilford Foundation," Foundation executive director Liza Janssen Petra said.

Petra explained that the awards are used for important community events, including the Memorial Day Picnic at Medad Tavern, the Guilford High School production of Little Shop of Horrors, Little Folks Fair, and Project Graduation, which organizes a safe, substance-free celebration for high school seniors. Among others.

For 2023, the Foundation modified its sponsorship process, reviewing applications twice a year. The first application deadline was February 10, and the final deadline for the 2023 awards is August 1. To qualify, the organization must be tax-exempt and offer programs or services directly benefiting the Guilford community. The specific event or series of events should be consistent with the mission and values of The Guilford Foundation and GSB.

"We're thankful for the generosity of GSB, whose funding truly enriches the quality of life
for our residents," Petra said.

About The Guilford Foundation

The Guilford Foundation is a trusted philanthropic partner established in 1975 when five friends
organized an effort to beautify the area around the town green. To ensure the perpetuity of their vision, the founders established a source for long-term funding. Over the past four decades, this endowment has expanded in scope and impact and now exceeds $6 million, awarding over $2.2 million in grants and scholarships. Areas of distribution include children and families, basic needs, mental health, youth and education, social services, social justice, seniors, natural environment, and arts and culture. Its mission is to enrich the quality of life in the community by connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come. TGF is recognized as a responsive, collaborative, and trusted leader that takes the long view toward making a lasting impact in the community.

For more information about The Guilford Foundation, visit guilfordfoundation.org.