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Weekly Insights: Clean Water Coalition Weekly Insights: Clean Water Coalition
Established in 2019, the Clean Water Coalition advocates as a unifying voice of our community partners for action by government and private entities to restore both surface and aquifer water resources of Indian River County for our common good. Recognizing a great need in the...

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Weekly Insights: Treasure Coast Food Bank Weekly Insights: Treasure Coast Food Bank
Treasure Coast Food Bank strives to alleviate hunger by obtaining and distributing food and other essentials in Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties. The organization works tirelessly to help families and individuals in need by providing them with nutritious food, hope, and dignity....

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Community Foundation Awards $115,000 to Four Local Nonprofits Community Foundation Awards $115,000 to Four Local Nonprofits
Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $115,000 to four 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, and Angelia Perry. The grants...

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The Hope for Families Center Launches Capital Campaign The Hope for Families Center Launches Capital Campaign
For over 30 years, The Hope for Families Center (HFC) has been an integral part of improving the lives of families in crisis. The organization serves as the catalyst to get families back on their feet and provide the structure, education and resources to not only keep...

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Humane Society of Vero Beach Humane Society of Vero Beach
On July 20th the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County announced that their admissions department would be closing temporarily due to the “the critical lack of space to accommodate the unprecedented influx of owner surrender and stray animals”. According to a recent...

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IRCF Celebrates ORCA on World Oceans Day IRCF Celebrates ORCA on World Oceans Day
June 8th is World Oceans Day, an international day dedicated to supporting worldwide public interest in the protection of the ocean and the sustainable management of its resources. One prominent local organization working to achieve these goals is the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA), whose mission...

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Youth Sailing Foundation Capital Campaign Youth Sailing Foundation Capital Campaign
Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County works to provide Indian River County with educational, recreational, and competitive sailing programs for all ages in a fun and safe environment. Youth Sailing Foundation (YSF) is currently in the final stages of a $3.6 million dollar capital...

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Youth Guidance Launches Capital Campaign Youth Guidance Launches Capital Campaign
YGMA Fork Lift Certification Nearly 5,000 children in Indian River County live in poverty. In addition, 1 in 3 families with children are struggling to meet basic needs such as food, child care, and technology. Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy (YGMA) operates with the primary goal...

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Weekly Insights: Crossover Mission Weekly Insights: Crossover Mission
In Indian River County, 6.7% of Black students, 3.1% of Hispanic students, and 11.1% of students who are two or more races drop out of High School. Crossover Mission increases high school graduation rates by providing consistent academic support, giving students the structure and skills...

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IRCF Awards ORCA $50,000 for Capital Campaign IRCF Awards ORCA $50,000 for Capital Campaign
Angela Schinske, Dr. Edith Widder, Grant & Jeff Pickering, and Heather O'Shea The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) endeavors to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies, science-based conservation action, and community education and outreach....

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