SafeSpace’s mission is to empower adult victims of domestic violence and their children through intervention, prevention, and advocacy services. Recently, SafeSpace launched a campaign to open a 19-bed emergency shelter for Indian River County victims of intimate partner violence to access local residential shelter services,...

Individual with severe and profound disabilities face the challenge of finding access to necessary care when their aging parents are no longer able to take care of them. In order to get the care they need, they must leave Indian River County to go as...

“Check the waves and weather, scan the horizon for opportunity or a potential problem and plan accordingly.” - Jeff Pickering In the April 2022 issue, Vero Beach Magazine features an article about how a number of local professionals use surfing as inspiration for performance at...

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...

Of the 15,000 veterans living in Indian River County: 88% are age 65+, 34% are disabled, 24% are unemployed, and 5% live in poverty. One of the many programs at the Veteran's Council of Indian River County, Veterans Helping Veterans, provides home improvement repairs for...

Senior Resource Association was established in 1974 to promote independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation for all. One of their programs to promote dignity in our community is the Public Guardianship Service. The Office of Public &...

Place of Hope is a faith-based, state licensed children and families organization offering housing and support services designed to end the cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, poverty, and human trafficking.  Since its inception in 2001, Place of Hope has served over 20,000 children, youth and...

Many of our friends and partners have asked for ways to help the people of Ukraine. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, the leading expert in helping donors maximize their impact in response to domestic and global disasters, has shared the following information: “Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assaults...

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...

Indian River Community Foundation has updated their Nonprofit Profile to earn the 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency. The nonprofit Candid (formerly Guidestar) profile is a tool for sharing your organization’s story and building trust and demonstrating transparency. The profiles are categorized into four levels in...