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Weekly Insights: Tykes & Teens Weekly Insights: Tykes & Teens
Indian River County's rate of hospitalizations for mood and depressive disorders among youth under age 18 is 1,120.3 per 100,000 youth and children. This rate is over twice the state average. According to the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, 40.2% of male students and 51.5%...

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Weekly Insights: The Veteran's Council of Indian River County Weekly Insights: The Veteran's Council of Indian River County
In Indian River County, veterans comprise approximately 11.2% of the population, which is higher than the state average of 8.2%. The Veterans Council of Indian River County works to support veterans and their families while raising awareness of veteran needs and their contributions to society....

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Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine
In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the November 2023...

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Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine
In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the October 2023...

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Weekly Insights: Environmental Learning Center Weekly Insights: Environmental Learning Center
For over 30 years, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) has been working to educate, inspire, and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being. In April 2023, Indian River Community Foundation awarded ELC $12,000 to support their Youth Environmental Leaders Corp...

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Weekly Insights: Girls on the Run Weekly Insights: Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run of the Treasure Coast has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. The organization is committed to ensuring access for all participants, regardless of their financial situation. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer...

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Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine
In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the September 2023...

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Weekly Insights: Voices for Children of Okeechobee and Treasure Coast Weekly Insights: Voices for Children of Okeechobee and Treasure Coast
In 2021, the rate per 100,000 of children in foster care in Indian River County was 598.3 compared to Florida at 590.4. Voices for Children of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2013 to raise funds in support of the efforts and activities of the Florida...

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Weekly Insights: United Against Poverty Weekly Insights: United Against Poverty
In Indian River County, approximately 45% of households either live below the Federal poverty level or just above. This means that over 31,000 households struggle to manage daily financial pressures. United Against Poverty works to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families...

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Weekly Insights: Homeless Children's Foundation Weekly Insights: Homeless Children's Foundation
According to the Florida Department of Education, there were 342 homeless students in Indian River County during the 2022-2023 school year. This is nearly a 50% increase in the number of homeless students from the previous school year. In 2015, the Homeless Children's Foundation (HCF) was created...

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