Paul Sullivan of the New York Times surveyed over a dozen influential philanthropists to provide six strategies for giving during this COVID-19 health crisis. He shares the following tips for donors who are wondering how to make significantly impactful donations. Strategy 1: Distribute funds to...

The Literacy Services of Indian River County recently held their annual Love of Literacy Lunch in a virtual setting. The lunch was hosted by Barbara & Dick Detwiler, who provided links to videos of the event and the Students of the Year. Click here to...

Today, the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, Inc (TCHSC) released the results of its annual Point-in-Time count at its quarterly meeting of all 66 Treasure Coast Continuum of Care agencies. Mandated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the count was held this year on...

In Indian River County, 51% of households lack sufficient savings to withstand a sudden loss in wages. IRCF and the United Way believe hourly, low-wage workers and their families will experience unprecedented financial hardship in the months to come. Last week, IRCF and the United...

The Indian River Community Foundation Team: Chiaka Nwosu, Jaci Ruppert, Frida Flores, Jeff Pickering, and Yamilet Cendejas. On March 4, 2020, Indian River Community Foundation’s team took a philanthropy field trip to tour the new United Against Poverty facility. The facility officially opened on January...

From left: Donors Joanne Quaile of Toyota of Vero Beach, Kathie and Michael Pierce, and Robin Williams; Indian River Community Foundation CEO Jeff Pickering; and representing Mental Health Association in IRC are Dr. Nick Coppola, Amy Wagner, Angela Guzenski, and Sheana Firth. (Photo: Maureen Nicolace)...

(Top Row): Dale Jacobs, Michael McManus, Beth Moulton, Matthew Rundels. (Bottom Row): Larry Salustro, Louis Schacht, William Schlitt. (Vero Beach, Fla.  – February 28, 2020) The Board of Directors of Indian River Community Foundation recently welcomed seven new directors to oversee the organization during the...

The Indian River Community Foundation is continuing to collect books for the Moonshot Community Action Network (MCAN). This network, created by The Learning Alliance, leads the way to getting 90% of all Indian River County students reading on grade-level by third grade. The donation of...

City of Vero Beach Recreation Director Rob Slezak, founder of GoPlayVero Kelley Della Porta and City of Vero Beach Assistant Recreation Director Patty Howard (Photo Credit: Tania Ortega-Cowan) A group of frustrated Indian River County moms and dads worked with the City of Vero Beach...

(Vero Beach, Fla.  – February 3, 2020) Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded a grant of $50,000 to Camp Haven from its Community Enrichment Fund. The grant was awarded after careful review by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Scott Alexander, Dale Jacobs, Mike McManus,...