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Weekly Insights: Gifford Youth Orchestra
In Indian River County, 17% of children live below the poverty level. Utilizing music and the performing arts as tools, Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to empower children to change the trajectory of their lives from poverty to success and help them become productive members of both their community and the larger community. "The arts...

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IRCF Awards Gifford Youth Orchestra $25,000
The Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to provide education, experience, and training in various cultural and performing arts, including music, drama, dance, and the vocal arts for the youth of Gifford, Florida and neighboring communities with a core focus on mastering stringed instruments. IRCF recently awarded Gifford Youth Orchestra $25,000 to support their Staging for Success...

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Gifford Youth Orchestra Celebrates Tatiana Wallace
Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to provide education, experience, and training in various cultural and performing arts, including music, drama, dance, and the vocal arts for the youth of Gifford, Florida and neighboring communities with a core focus on the mastery of stringed instruments. Tatiana Wallace, a recent high school graduate, was celebrated by the GYO...

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IRCF Awards Gifford Youth Orchestra $24,000
Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to provide education, experience, and training in various cultural and performing arts, including music, drama, dance, and the vocal arts for the youth of Gifford, Florida and neighboring communities with a core focus on mastering stringed instruments. IRCF recently awarded Gifford Youth Orchestra $24,000 to support their Staging for Success...

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Gifford Youth Orchestra Presents: An American Gospel Round
In the video below, members of the Gifford Youth Orchestra share a beautiful socially distanced performance. Click here to learn more about the Gifford Youth Orchestra.

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IRCF Awards $185,000 to Eight Local Nonprofits
Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $185,000 to eight local nonprofit organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Dale Jacobs, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, and Angelia Perry. The grants were awarded from the Community Enrichment Fund and included the...

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Community Foundation Awards $154,000 to Five Local Nonprofits
Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $154,000 to five nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Dale Jacobs, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, Angelia Perry, and Jennifer Watson. The grants were awarded from the Community Enrichment Fund and...

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COVID-19 Community Response Fund Continues to Disperse Funds County-Wide
More than $1,199,000 has been distributed out to 35 local charitable nonprofits. Grants from the fund have focused on rent, utilities, food, baby needs, pets, and senior support assistance.  Weekly distributions of funds have already been made to the following organizations: 211 The Buggy Bunch Camp Haven CareBag CareNet Pregnancy Center ChildCare Scholarships Children’s Home...

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Community Foundation Philanthropy Rises as COVID-19 Spreads
A recent article in the New York Times details the increase of donors using their donor advised funds to help charities and individuals affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The article quotes several studies that have found a monumental increase in donations from community foundations in response to the recent pandemic. Indian River Community Foundation has...

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What Sparks Your Generosity?
Sparks were flying at IRCF's second "Spark Session" thanks to the energetic participation of Irinia Fernandez (Special Olympics), Iva Powell (Gifford Youth Orchestra), Kelly Sartain (The Buggy Bunch), Hannah Trodglen (Homeless Children's Foundation) and others. This one-hour idea lab was designed to generate ideas about how we might inspire more local giving here in Indian...

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