Founded in 1995, The Source provides a range of essential assistance, including restaurant-style hot meals, clothing provisions, counseling services, support groups, hygiene amenities, access to showers, mail and telephone facilities, and referrals for benefits. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded The Source $20,000 from the...

 Founded in 2002, Dogs For Life, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of life for veterans and other individuals in need through training hearing and service dogs, providing therapy dogs for first responders and school resource programs, and owning an off-leash dog park....

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 January 2025...

The Homeless Children’s Foundation (HCF) was founded in 2015 to address a critical need for support among homeless families in Indian River County. During school breaks, parents often face an impossible dilemma: leave their children in unsafe, unstable situations while they work or give up...

Matt Tanner, Meredith Egan, and Jeff Pickering. Photo by Joshua Kodis. In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, we all have much to be grateful for. Together, Indian River Community Foundation and our clients have delivered more than $1 million to the United Way of Indian...

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 December 2024...

Treasure Coast Girls Coalition (TCGC) educates, elevates, and empowers girls to be the best they can be. At TCGC, the programs and activities are designed to be a catalyst that helps girls and young women reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Treasure Coast Girls Coalition...

The mission of YSF Community Sailing Vero Beach is to provide Indian River County with educational, recreational and competitive sailing programs for all ages in a fun and safe environment. The organization is dedicated to fostering a love for sailing among the youth in our...

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 November 2024...

Helping Hands Program of South County is dedicated to empowering students and parents by providing them with the skills to advocate for themselves. The organization's focus is on teaching effective tools that enable individuals to seize opportunities and pave the way for success. Indian River...