For over 30 years, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) has been working to educate, inspire, and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being. In April 2023, Indian River Community Foundation awarded ELC $12,000 to support their Youth Environmental Leaders Corp...

Girls on the Run of the Treasure Coast has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. The organization is committed to ensuring access for all participants, regardless of their financial situation. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer...

Vero Beach Rowing has a mission of 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 organization provides scholarships to students of low income families...

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 September 2023...

In 2021, the rate per 100,000 of children in foster care in Indian River County was 598.3 compared to Florida at 590.4. Voices for Children of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2013 to raise funds in support of the efforts and activities of the Florida...

In Indian River County, approximately 45% of households either live below the Federal poverty level or just above. This means that over 31,000 households struggle to manage daily financial pressures. United Against Poverty works to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families...

According to the Florida Department of Education, there were 342 homeless students in Indian River County during the 2022-2023 school year. This is nearly a 50% increase in the number of homeless students from the previous school year. In 2015, the Homeless Children's Foundation (HCF) was created...

The idyllic landscapes of Maui have long been a paradise for residents and visitors alike. However, the recent catastrophic fires that swept through the island have left behind a trail of destruction, displacing families, destroying homes, and altering the very fabric of these communities. In...

August 17th is National Nonprofit Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring the incredible contributions of nonprofit organizations to our communities and beyond. There are 832 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Indian River County of which 175 filed a 990 Tax Return with the IRS....

In Indian River County, 73.3% of mothers started prenatal care in the first trimester as compared to the state average of 68.3%. Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition offers a network of care, support, and specialized classes and programs for every mother, every baby, and...