Community Needs Archives - GiveWell Community Foundation

Help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

If you would like to support areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, we’ve put together a list of resources.

Recover Hardee: Restoring Hope after Hurricane Ian

Recover Hardee continues making a difference in the lives of Hardee County residents who were affected by Hurricane Ian in September 2022.

Partnering with Polk Vision to Support College & Career Readiness

GiveWell Community Foundation is a proud partner of Polk Vision, our Local College Access Network. Learn more about Polk Vision’s college and career readiness efforts and the College Access & Success Initiative.

Kathleen Middle School classroom damaged by storm

Lakeland Tornado Relief Resources

Join us in supporting tornado relief efforts in Lakeland through these vetted local nonprofits.

Satellite image of hurricane approaching Florida

Hurricane Dorian relief donations

Our thoughts are currently with those affected by Hurricane Dorian and what we can do to help.

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.

GiveWell Community Foundation establishes Hurricane Irma Relief Fund

LAKELAND - In the early hours of Monday, September 11, Hurricane Irma made landfall and went directly through our region as category 2 hurricane. Polk, Hardee, Highlands, and many other Florida counties felt the force of violent winds and heavy rain, leaving most...