IRCF Awards Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach $32,000
The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is to serve people in need and create hope in all stages of life. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the organization $32,000 to support the Samaritan Center, a transitional housing program serving homeless families from Indian River County.
The Samaritan Center utilizes a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on “life skills development” (parenting, budgeting, education), with the primary goal of promoting self-sufficiency, healthy family values, and structure leading to successful re-entry into permanent housing within an average time period of six to nine months. This program consists of an organized four-tiered level structure that assists residents in moving towards self-sufficiency. Included in each training level are skill areas such as: responsible parenting, conflict resolution, money management, organizational training, domestic skills, role modeling, and short- and long-term goal planning. Staff members work to provide direct-parenting assistance, supervision, and intervention. Children participate in age-appropriate weekly programs encompassing health and safety, self-esteem, and character values. Adequate completion of all four levels of the program maximizes the success rate of independent living in the community.
Indian River Community Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking is aligned with a vision of a more healthy, prosperous, and generous Indian River County community. Grantmaking priorities are informed by the findings of the most recent community needs assessment and the most current data and information collected on Indian River Indicators. Grants from the Community Enrichment fund are reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Toni Hamner, Dale Jacobs, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, and Angelia Perry.
IRCF is holding informational sessions for nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Indian River County who are interested in applying for a competitive grant. If interested, please call 772.492.1407 or email Brooke Sauserman to reserve your spot. Please read our Guidelines before registering.