News & Updates
Recipients of the Impact Polk 2019 grant cycle announced
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $499,647 has been awarded to 69 nonprofit organizations through Impact Polk 2019.
Outgoing board members recognized for years of service
Four outgoing members of the GiveWell Community Foundation Board of Directors were honored for their years of service and support to the organization and community.
GWCF Launches New Website
We are excited to announce the launch of a newly-refreshed givecf.org website, featuring a more modern design with a simplified navigation, mobile-friendly responsiveness, and enriched content tailored for perspective donors, professional advisors, and nonprofit organizations.
Our 2017-18 Annual Report is Available Now
Anniversaries are occasions for celebrating the past and imagining the future. As the GiveWell Community Foundation marked its 20th anniversary this year, we have had so much to celebrate!
Victory Ridge Academy receives grant to help students with special needs prepare for school
Victory Ridge Academy's “Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs” program provides daily educational and therapeutic activities designed to help prepare students for the upcoming school year.
Leadership Council Combined Meeting, August 2018
Members of the GiveWell Community Foundation's Leadership Council met at the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club in Winter Haven on Thursday, August 23rd.
Grant benefits Winter Haven-area residents in need of health and dental care
Central Florida Health Care and Angels Care Center of Eloise were awarded grants through the Yardley, England, Trimmer, and Orlich Charities Fund at the Central Florida Foundation for the care of sick and injured residents in the greater Winter Haven area who are unable to financially obtain medical care.
Angela Baragona joins Community Foundation as Controller
GiveWell Community Foundation is proud to announce and welcome Angela Baragona, CPA as the organization’s Controller.
Welcome New Board Members
Terry Simmers, President/CEO of the GiveWell Community Foundation announces that five new board members have joined the community foundation’s board of directors: Wesley Barnett, Jean Bostick, Kimberly Elmhorst, Tom Oldt, and Renee Pobjecky. A native of...
GiveWell Community Foundation elects new board members and officers
At the final board meeting of the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the GiveWell Community Foundation’s board of directors appointed a new slate of officers and five new board members.
