GiveWell Community Foundation

10/02/2026

We are proud to share that this year’s Leadership Winter Haven Class 46 includes GWCF’s Board Member Chad Barron, and Philanthropic Services Manager Gabby Fazekas. Congratulations, and enjoy your year connecting with other community leaders and learning about all things Winter Haven!
Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce

09/16/2026

Nonprofit leaders, are you ready to take your fundraising to the next level?

Join nationally recognized fundraiser and author Timothy Boynton for an engaging session on Capital Campaigns. Discover proven strategies for donor engagement, board involvement, campaign leadership, and reaching major fundraising goals.

🗓️ Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 Lakeland Regional Health North Campus
⏰ Check-in begins at 8:30 AM | Program starts: 9:00 AM

Don't miss this valuable opportunity for nonprofit leaders and board members! Secure your spot today! 🎟️
https://gwcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=3913

09/10/2026

Congratulations to the 93 nonprofit organizations that received grants through Impact Polk 2026! This grant cycle is made possible by generous fundholders who are committed to addressing community needs in Polk County. We are grateful for their support of these organizations.

Collectively, more than 191,000 individuals will be impacted through the programs of this year’s grantees!

This year, 93 nonprofit organizations serving Polk County received grants through GWCF's Impact Polk 2026 grant cycle.

08/21/2026

Congratulations on this exciting new chapter of care! The Balance Center is a wonderful addition to the services Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center provides to our community.

08/21/2026

GiveWell Community Foundation is proud to sponsor the Polk Young Professionals Awards that recognize the impactful work of dedicated young leaders who are making a difference in our communities.

Congratulations to the nominees and winners from EMERGE Lakeland, Endeavor Winter Haven, and Engage Bartow who were honored this year!

07/20/2026

We’re happy to share that one of the grants honoring Mabel Schaefer’s legacy is already making an impact on the lives of children in Highlands County!

Thank you to the Florida Children's Museum and the Children's Museum of the Highlands for your partnership that enables children in our community to benefit from these unique high-quality early learning experiences.

The Children’s Museum of the Highlands unveiled a new interactive exhibit for children on July 13: Away We Go. This is the first of four exhibits coming to the museum.

07/16/2026

Doug McPherson, GiveWell Community Foundation’s 2026-2028 board chair, is a thoughtful leader with deep local roots and a heart for service.

Learn more about Doug, his goals for the future, and how the Community Foundation will continue making a lasting difference in the communities we serve:

Get to know Doug McPherson, GiveWell Community Foundation's 2026-2028 Board Chair.

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Angels Care Center of Eloise, Central Florida Health Care, and The Haley Center, grant recipients from this year’s Community Clinic Grant Program! These nonprofit health clinics play a vital role in offering essential care to uninsured and low-income families in the Winter Haven area.

Now in its 20th year, the Community Clinic Grant Program has awarded more than $200,000, thanks to annual funding from the Yardley, England, Trimmer, and Orlich Charities Fund at Central Florida Foundation, and matching grants from GWCF fundholders. This year’s matching grant was from the Bell-Barnett Family Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation.

This year's Community Clinic Grant Program will help these local clinics serve those who are financially unable to obtain medical care.

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's Independence Day. We're grateful to serve our community in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Happy Fourth of July from GiveWell Community Foundation!

07/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest GiveWell Community Foundation board members! Mark Arquitt, Chad Barron, and Christen Johnson begin their three-year terms on the GWCF board of directors today. We are grateful for their commitment to serve.

Learn more about these dedicated community leaders: bit.ly/448n6Ln