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 Teddy Floyd from the Sheriff’s … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

The Boys and Girls Club of Fellsemere are anxious to move into their new facility. BGC of Fellsmere originally opened in 2010 in the old school house building. The "Club" has since provided a home for educational and recreational resources to the children of Fellsmere. Due to issues with flooding, … [Read more...]

Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $170,000 to nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The largest grant from this most recent cycle was for $100,000 awarded to The Arc of Indian River County, as part of a $1.1 million effort to build a new … [Read more...]

 (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 lifecycle of both … [Read more...]