News & Updates
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
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.
Givewell Community Foundation aids local nonprofits with Hurricane Irma recovery funding
Thanks to generous, caring donors in our community and beyond, GiveWell Community Foundation was able to assist with medium- to long-term disaster recovery efforts through the Hurricane Irma Relief Fund.
Announcing Empower Polk Grant Awards
We are excited to announce that the GiveWell Community Foundation has recently awarded $105,000 through a new grant program called “Empower Polk.”
Let’s Talk: Tax Reform
“The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” is expected to be signed by President Trump before the end of the year. Like many Americans, we have been following this tax reform bill very closely, staying informed on how it will...
2016-2017 Annual Report
The 2016-2017 fiscal year was a remarkable year for the GiveWell Community Foundation! Thanks to our generous fundholders, more than $21 million was granted to impactful nonprofit organizations throughout Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties and beyond.
