Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $210,000 to six nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Dale Jacobs, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, and Angelia Perry. The grants...

For over 30 years, The Hope for Families Center (HFC) has been an integral part of improving the lives of families in crisis. This organization values the family and often helps break the cycle of generational poverty and homelessness. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded HFC $50,000...

Founded in 2015, Bike Walk Indian River County is a coalition of community volunteers with the mission to make our transportation network safer to walk and ride bikes. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Bike Walk $10,000 for The Bike Rehab Project from the Community...

Brooke Sauserman, Kristi Walsh, Toni Hamner & Sabrina Barnes Children's Home Society (CHS) builds bridges to success for children in order to achieve a world where children realize their full potential. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded CHS $25,000 to support the Transitional Living Program. CHS's Transitional...

Evan Jacobson, Shannon Maitland, Toni Hamner, Elida Gomez, Andreina Curiel, & Chiaka Nwosu Founded in 1971, Literacy Services of Indian River County delivers comprehensive and innovative learning opportunities to local adults seeking English language and literacy skills to achieve their goals. Indian River Community Foundation...

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 July 2023...

YEP visits IRC Courthouse Approximately 17.3% of youth under age 18 are living below the poverty level in Indian River County. Gifford Youth Achievement Center (GYAC) helps break the cycle of poverty by inspiring youth to discover untapped talents and possibilities through educational, cultural, and social...

The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to nurture a love of language and literature across all ages and demographics throughout Indian River County. In addition to preserving the historic home of writer Laura Riding, now permanently located on...

According to the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, there are approximately 256 homeless adults in Indian River County in 2023. Established in 2014, Camp Haven is the only transformational shelter for homeless and at-risk men of Indian River County. The organization is dedicated to helping men experiencing...

The Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County is a locally funded organization that was founded in 1964 with the mission to offer hope, encouragement, and scholarship opportunities to Indian River County students. Since its inception, SFIRC has awarded more than $14.8 million in need-based college scholarship awards to...