LAKELAND, FL (JUNE 14, 2022) – GiveWell Community Foundation has been named Leadership Polk Alumni Association’s 2022 Spirit of Leadership award winner. The Spirit of Leadership recognizes individuals and organizations who contribute to leadership development efforts in Polk County. The award was presented to GWCF President/CEO, John Attaway, and Vice President/Chief Philanthropic Officer, Lori Martini, at the recent graduation of Leadership Polk Class XV.
“We are honored to receive the Spirit of Leadership award,” said Attaway. “Polk Vision works hard to improve our community. One way they do that is through Leadership Polk, and we are proud to have alumni of the program on our board of directors and staff.”
About the GiveWell Community Foundation
GiveWell Community Foundation works with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to build a stronger community throughout Polk, Hardee, and Highlands county and beyond through charitable funds and competitive grant cycles. The Foundation is home to more than 300 charitable funds and the Impact Polk and Empower Polk grant cycles. GWCF has awarded of $250 million in grants since its founding in 1997. To learn more about GWCF, visit givecf.org or call 863-683-3131.