Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to provide education, experience, and training in various cultural and performing arts, including music, drama, dance, and the vocal arts for the youth of Gifford, Florida and neighboring communities with a core focus on mastering stringed instruments. IRCF recently awarded...

Ballet Vero Beach (BVB) strives to promote the art of dance as a universal language in Indian River County and beyond. Each season they provide three free student matinee performances to 1st, 3rd, and 4th graders in Indian River County. For the past four years,...

​LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast, Inc. works to change lives and build strong communities. The organization seeks to reduce crime, recidivism, and assist low-income individuals who come in contact with Treasure Coast courts as a consequence of criminal behavior or a dependency action. Heather O'Shea,...

Approximately 11% of adults in Indian River County do not have health insurance. This means that over 17,000 individuals may not receive the care they need and deserve. Recently, a free health clinic for uninsured people ages 18 to 64 opened at Operation Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated...

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...

On September 15th, 2022, community members and partners came out to congratulate the Dodgertown Community Partnership School in the Grand Opening of its brand-new Children’s Corner. The Children’s Corner was created to be a peaceful, fun, and rewarding incentive for students who have been identified...

Fort Myers Beach, Florida Hurricane Ian resulted in vast destruction leaving many people across southwestern Florida without electricity, drinking water, and homes. The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover...

On September 18, a Category 1 hurricane ravaged Puerto Rico, causing catastrophic flooding, landslides and blackouts. Upon making landfall, Hurricane Fiona brought winds of over 100 mph and up to 30 inches of rain in some areas of the island. At least 10 rivers have flooded....

Approximately 16% of children and youth under the age of 18 live below the poverty level in Indian River County. The Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County helps children develop financial skills that lead to workplace readiness, lifelong financial stability and overall success...

Heather O'Shea, Vice President After fifteen years of continued growth and excellent service to clients and the community, Indian River Community Foundation is strengthening its operations and deepening its commitment to practicing more data-driven, effective philanthropy by welcoming Heather O’Shea as its new Vice President. ...