News & Updates
Video: Empower Polk grant allows Lakeland Community Theatre to purchase keyboard
Learn how an Empower Polk grant is helping Lakeland Community Theatre offer more services, improve production quality, and create a safer, more inclusive environment for staff and performers.
Terry Simmers to retire as President and CEO of GiveWell Community Foundation
Terry Simmers to retire as President and CEO after 12 years of service with the community foundation.
2018-19 Annual Report
More than one thousand grants were awarded over the last fiscal year! Learn about more about our grants and other highlights in our 2018-19 Annual Report.
Impact Polk 2020 grant cycle now open
Impact Polk is an annual competitive, donor-directed grant program of the GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of addressing community needs throughout Polk County. Grant applications will be accepted until October 14.
Hurricane Dorian relief donations
Our thoughts are currently with those affected by Hurricane Dorian and what we can do to help.
Medical clinic receives grant to care for Winter Haven residents
A grant from the Yardley, England, Trimmer, and Orlich Charities Fund at the Central Florida Foundation will help Angels Care Center of Eloise care for sick and injured residents in Winter Haven.
Impact Polk 2020 grant cycle and orientation event
Announcing the Impact Polk 2020 grant opportunity for local nonprofits and orientation event to be held on September 19.
Five new board members selected for GiveWell Community Foundation
Get to know the newest members of the GiveWell Community Foundation Board of Directors.
GWCF announces Empower Polk 2019 grants
A total of $96,558.17 was awarded to 25 local nonprofits through GWCF's Empower Polk 2019 grant cycle.
GWCF’s Lakeland office receives Beautification Award
City commissioners presented GWCF with the June 2019 Commercial Beautification Award for its main office in Lakeland.
