Endowment Partner Spotlight: Vero Beach Rowing

Vero Beach Rowing is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and teaching the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. The club’s goal is to bring the amazing sport of rowing to all residents of Vero Beach. Through their outreach programs, Vero Beach Rowing attracts youth rowers from all economic backgrounds, and fees are abated for those who are in need. Approximately 50 percent of the youth rowers receive financial support. Vero Beach Rowing's program also enables participating youth to have greater opportunities and financial assistance for higher education. This spring 5 of the 9 graduating seniors were recruited for rowing at major schools and have gone on to row in college.

"We want to make sure that at the end of the day, we have done everything that we can to help the athletes be where they want to be," Coach Madison Waddles shares.

Additionally, Vero Beach Rowing hosts regularly scheduled adult learn-to-row sessions. They offer about 6 coaches sessions per weeks for adults. The ages of adults rowers range from 25 to 80+.

Vero Beach Rowing is also a part of our Endowment Partners Program (EPP).  The purpose of the EPP is to help local charities plan for their long-term sustainability by growing a permanent endowment fund. During a 12-month program, participants learn about endowments, planned giving, investment management and marketing solutions that inspire loyal donors to make planned gifts from their estates. The program is coordinated by IRCF team member Yamilet Cendejas.