Last year in Indian River County, there were just over 500 children in foster care and the rate of child abuse was 446.1 per 100,000 children. Safe Families for Children helps to prevent these adverse outcomes by hosting vulnerable children and creating extended family-like supports...

In Indian River County, only 45% of children are ready for Kindergarten as compared to the state average of 49%. RCMA is a nonprofit organization that utilizes a wholistic approach to ensure their students are on the track for success. RCMA offers free childcare and...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $100,000 to nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Ed Massey, Dawn Michael, Angelia Perry, and Larry Salustro. The...

In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, Indian River Community Foundation’s office will close Friday August 30th at 12:00pm.  The office will be closed for the weekend, the Labor Day holiday and likely on Tuesday September 3rd. Disaster preparedness information for Indian River County, Florida residents can...

VERO BEACH - An innovative program that distributes free bikes to adults and children is in danger due to lack of warehouse space. The Bike Rehab Project was started about eight years ago by Malcolm Allen, owner of Orchid Island Bikes and Kayaks, and Deputy...

On July 8th, over 50 community organizations gathered at the Intergenerational Center to receive training on administering the Community Needs Assessment Survey. Q-Q research led the training with the support of the Indian River Community Foundation, United Way, the Florida Department of Health in Indian...

[caption id="attachment_3832" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Arc Chairman of the Board Reese Brackins, left, with Indian RIver Community Foundation CEO Jeff Pickering and The Arc CEO Heather Dales, with clients Steve, Craig and Christy. The Community Foundation awarded $100,000 to The Arc of Indian River County...

 (Vero Beach, Fla.  – July 2, 2019) After more than a decade operating as a fund of Indian River Community Foundation, Impact 100 of Indian River County, Inc. is now operating as its own 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.  This development marks an important stage in...

The UF Center for Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine is a critical element of Indian River County’s continuum of care. The organization provides mental health services to both adults and children in the community. These services also bring awareness to the rising issue of mental health....

[caption id="attachment_3709" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo: Vero Beach Rowing[/caption] Vero Beach Rowing is really making headway with the construction of the boathouse. As you drive over the Barber Bridge you can see the frame of the second story of the building going up. The 14,736 square...