Endowment Partners Spotlight: The Arc of Indian River County

Established in 1978, The Arc of Indian River County supports and empowers individuals with special needs to achieve their life goals. This organization operates six residential group homes, and provides adult training, behavioral services, supportive employment, and transportation services. The Arc supports over 200 individuals, empowering each person to live as independently as possible while being an active member of the community.

The Arc CEO Heather Dales states, "The Arc is a story of thousands of lives being told, lived, entwined within the fabric of our community; filled with laughter, tears, triumphs, stumbles, advocacy, perseverance and becoming ever richer as each year passes."

The ARC joined our Endowment Partners Program (EPP) in 2022.  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.

To learn how to give outright contributions today or bequests and other planned gifts for future support, please see “Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy” under our “Giving” section or go to The Arc's website.