GiveWell Community Foundation

Thank you to @lakelandgov for the opportunity to share the United Community Needs Assessment results at this morning’s City Commission meeting. We’re grateful for all the community partners who have been part of this effort. @uwcf

Please join us in congratulating our receptionist, Sanda Groendal, who officially became a U.S. citizen today! We are very proud of you, Sanda!

GWCF will be well represented in two @PolkVision programs. President/CEO Callie Neslund and board member Christina Criser Jackson were selected for the Inside PCPS class (@PolkSchoolsNews). Board member Doug McPherson joins Leadership Polk Class XVII. Congratulations to all!

We had a very productive staff retreat this week! Thank you to Leila Blacking with Publix Super Markets for facilitating great discussions.

GWCF Board Member Katrina Lunsford and President/CEO Callie Neslund attended the Grand Opening of the Bradley Community Project's newly renovated Community Center and Frankie Smith Park. From left to right: Katrina Lunsford, Callie Neslund, and BCP President Sharon Mathis.

Angels Care Center of Eloise and The Haley Center, two Polk County nonprofit medical clinics, received grants from this year’s Community Clinic Grant Program (@cffound). Learn more: givecf.org/grants-awarded…

We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Dorena Geary to Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Dorena has taken on additional financial responsibilities as she continues to lead all accounting activities at the Community Foundation. givecf.org/dorena-geary-p…

Please join us in welcoming James Previte, Garrett Roberts, Shannon Sapp, and Thomas Treviño as the newest GiveWell Community Foundation board members! givecf.org/givewell-commu…

Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Wishing you a happy Fourth of July!

UCNA County snapshots are now available in Spanish! ¡Las panoramas del condado de UCNA ya están disponibles en español! ucneeds.com

We're excited to announce the grantees of Impact Polk 2023! More than $750,000 has been awarded to 90 nonprofit organizations from the George W. Jenkins Fund within GiveWell Community Foundation. givecf.org/polk-county-no…

Congratulations to the 29 local nonprofit organizations who received capacity-building grants through the Empower Polk 2023 grant cycle! givecf.org/gwcf-announces…

GWCF fundholders and community partners recently celebrated local philanthropy and the community foundation’s 25th anniversary at our annual Toast event. givecf.org/celebrating-25…

This month staff from UWCF and @GiveCF began the United Community Needs Assessment “roadshow” to present the assessment findings. The conclusions of the #HighlandsCounty portion of the UCNA were shared with the Highlands County Committee.

At the start of the month, staff from United Way of Central Florida and @GiveCF began the United Community Needs Assessment “roadshow” to present the assessment findings to each of the County Committees that helped create it.

A message from @GiveCF's new president/CEO, Callie Neslund, on the future of the foundation. givecf.org/a-message-from…

GiveWell Community Foundation Announces Leadership Transition. Learn more: givecf.org/givewell-commu…

A special thank you to @uwcf and @GiveCF for granting us nearly $20,000 in funds that provided necessities such as clothing, groceries, and home repairs to 35 families and over 150 people who were impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Join us in welcoming Dorena Geary, CPA, to the GWCF team! givecf.org/gwcf-welcomes-…

We're hiring a Receptionist! This position is responsible for presenting a welcoming environment for guests, directing calls, and filing documents. Learn more: givecf.org/careers