Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $235,000 to six nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, and Dawn Michael. The grants were awarded from the Community Enrichment Fund and...

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 July 2025...

For over 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties (BBBS) has created and supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The organization's vision is for all youth to achieve their full potential. The nonprofit...

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 June 2025...

Indian River Community Foundation's clients have spent a lifetime giving back. Last year alone, this resulted in a record $22 million in grants from donor advised funds and other permanent endowments. Many of the charities that receive these dollars are in fragile financial positions, yet...

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...