The Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County serves residents with disorders affecting memory and movement by promoting quality of life and choice through advocacy, support, empowerment, education and research connections. The organization's Social Respite Program provides up to six hours of free caretaking...

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 County Healthy Start Coalition carries out a mission to establish and support a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies and their families living in Indian River County. The true purpose of the organization is to prevent infant mortality....

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $137,000 to nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County.  The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Pat Brier, Toni Hamner, Dale Jacobs, Wanda Lincoln, Ed Massey, Dawn Michael, Angelia Perry, Larry Salustro and Louis...

Indian River Community Foundation President and CEO, Jeff Pickering with St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park Manager, Dylan Gavagni. Photo credit: Maureen Nicolace. The Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded $25,000 to the Florida State Parks Foundation to help save the endangered Red-cockaded woodpecker at...

The Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) opens doors to opportunities through quality child care and education from crib to high school and beyond.  According to Indian River Indicators, students in Indian River County have a graduation rate of 93.4%, which is higher than the state...

The VNA and Hospice Foundation was established to provide compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice and community health services.  According to Indian River Insights, at 165.2 deaths per 100,000 people, Cancer...

Indian River Habitat for Humanity seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.  Typically, housing costs should be at 30% or less of a homeowner or renter’s income. According to Indian River Indicators, 22% of homeowner...

United Against Poverty of Indian River County serves those in poverty by providing crisis care, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, personal empowerment training and active referrals to other collaborative social service providers.  According to Indian River Indicators, about 11% of...

Childcare Resources of Indian River operates proven programs to elevate and promote the highest quality early childhood development and education in Indian River County, focusing on economically challenged children and families.  According to our Indian River Indicators, from 2017 to 2027 we can project a...