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...

August 17th is National Nonprofit Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring the incredible contributions of nonprofit organizations to our communities and beyond. There are over 800 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Indian River County of which 175 earn more than $50,000 in income. These...

Article and photos by Carly Lenhardt, IRCF Marketing & Communications Intern In Indian River County, 46% of households have low access to healthy food. One organization working daily to improve this issue is the Treasure Coast Food Bank, whose mission is to alleviate hunger by...

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 August 2024...

The Mental Health Association in Indian River County works to provide immediate access with no barriers to mental health care. Individuals will be afforded an opportunity for an improved quality of life through access to a continuum of care, reduced stigma of mental health issues,...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $182,000 to five local nonprofit 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...

Founded in 1976, Tykes & Teens works to be the trusted provider of compassionate and exceptional behavioral health care through prevention and treatment services for children from infancy through young adulthood. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Tykes & Teens $30,000 to support their Infant...

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 helps break the cycle of generational poverty and homelessness. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded HFC $40,000 from...

Jeff Pickering, Lynn Glass, Ginny Blossom & Brooke Sauserman Founded in 1953, Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic strives to be the choice of adults and children who require high level therapeutic services by caring and qualified professionals regardless of the ability to pay. Indian River Community...