To help alleviate widespread catastrophic effects from Hurricane Milton and to encourage more donations, Indian River Community Foundation is giving $1 million to the United Way of Indian River County's Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. As part of United Way’s ongoing commitment to building resilient,...

Rosemary Tomani, Andreina Curiel, Yamilet Cendejas, Elida Gomez, JoAnn Hitt & Jeff Pickering 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 recently awarded...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many communities have been left devastated, facing the long road to recovery. The immediate aftermath of a natural disaster like this can be overwhelming, but there are ways each of us can lend a hand to those affected. Hurricane...

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 October 2024...

Last year in Indian River County, there were just over 500 children in foster care and the rate of child abuse was 446.1 per 100,000 children. Safe Families for Children helps to prevent these adverse outcomes by hosting vulnerable children and creating extended family-like supports...

Jim & Otis Nearly 11% of Indian River County residents are veterans. Those who have served in the Armed Forces often have unmet medical needs related to their service. Founded in 2002, Dogs For Life, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality...

Vero Beach Rowing is a non-profit organization dedicated to 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 club’s goal is to bring the amazing sport of...

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 2024...

According to the Florida Department of Education, 55% of children in Indian River County are kindergarten ready, a significant improvement from the 2022 rate of 45%. Childcare Resources is actively increasing kindergarten readiness by elevating and promoting the highest quality early childhood development and education...

In Indian River County, 17% of children live below the poverty level. Utilizing music and the performing arts as tools, Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to empower children to change the trajectory of their lives from poverty to success and help them become productive members...