A Caring Center for Women exists to provide on-going services to pregnant mothers in need on a free and confidential basis without regard to income, race, or religion in a welcoming atmosphere of unconditional love and non-judgmental support.  Free pregnancy testing, “on-site" ultrasound, pregnancy counseling...

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...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $137,000 to nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County.  The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Pat Brier, Toni Hamner, Dale Jacobs, Wanda Lincoln, Ed Massey, Dawn Michael, Angelia Perry, Larry Salustro and Louis...

Indian River Community Foundation President and CEO, Jeff Pickering with St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park Manager, Dylan Gavagni. Photo credit: Maureen Nicolace. The Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded $25,000 to the Florida State Parks Foundation to help save the endangered Red-cockaded woodpecker at...

Indian River Community Foundation and Vero Beach Magazine have collaborated once again to produce the annual Guide to Better Giving. The Guide to Better Giving provides donors and volunteers with the ability to “know before you give” your time, talent or treasure. This year’s edition...

"Strong leadership in our schools and proactive community organizations are responding to new challenges with urgency and creativity." - Jeff Pickering 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...

"Indian River County is exceptional in our desire to keep improving the lives of everyone who lives here." - Jeff Pickering 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...

By: Alexander Sylvia Members of the We Care Foundation Jeff Pickering, President & CEO of Indian River Community Foundation with Charles (Robi) Robinson, Executive Director of We Care Foundation The We Care Foundation was founded under the leadership of Dr. Dennis Saver and the Indian...

Last week Community Foundation President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, presented Indian River Indicators to the IRC County Commissioners. The 14-minute video of this presentation can be viewed below. Indian River Indicators originated after the completion of the 2019 Indian River Community Needs Assessment and provides...

One of the greatest things about living in this community is that there is no shortage of people willing to work to improve the lives of others."- Jeff Pickering In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation's President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes...