Our visit to ORCA's new Center for Citizen Science was nothing short of impressive. The lab, previously used for groundwater treatment and monitoring, will be put to use again after eight vacant years. The location of this facility will provide more opportunities for programs with...

On March 29, 2019, Head, Heart, and Hands hosted their annual grants ceremony. Seventeen organizations were recipients of a total of $146,500 in grants. HHH grants committee chairman, Ed Perry, thanked the Indian River Community Foundation for continuous partnership. HHH operates its annual competitive grants...

Indian River Healthy Start Coalition focuses on educating future mothers on proper care and nutrition for their newborns and themselves. One of their main programs is Healthy Families. Healthy Families is a nationally accredited home visiting program for expectant parents and parents of newborns experiencing...

Indian River Habitat for Humanity is not only focused on building homes for families in need, but also building their future. Indian River Community Foundation was honored to deliver a $20,000 check from an anonymous donor to help build Indian River Habitat for Humanity’s Scholarship...

[caption id="attachment_3475" align="alignleft" width="240"] Kathi Schumann and Shelly Ferger Executive Director[/caption] Since 2001, Dogs for Life has assisted individuals to gain their independence with the help of furry friends. Dogs for Life recently received a generous grant of $20,000 from an anonymous donor who was...

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous client, Indian River Community Foundation was able to deliver a check for $20,000 to St. Francis Manor. Since 1974, St. Francis Manor has provided affordable housing for senior citizens in Indian River County. To learn more about St....

(Vero Beach, Fla.  – March 19, 2019) With contributions totaling more than $100,000 from Ann Tharpe and the Frances and Ronald Jaffe Foundation, the Education Foundation of Indian River County made a step toward long-term sustainability by establishing an endowment at Indian River Community Foundation.  ...

The demolition of the two modular buildings near the 1916 historic old school house in Fellsmere represents a new wave of change for the Boys and Girls Club. The Fellsmere Boys and Girls club was established in 2010 after the community realized the need for...

Located in a small plaza off 20th Street, the Women’s Care Center averages 15 women each day that walk through their doors for services. Founder and President, Gerri Krempel-Rorick shared the organizations mission which is to empower pregnant women through education classes, emotional support, and...

Vero Beach Rowing held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of the new boathouse. After a year-long fundraising effort and many generous donors, Vero Beach Rowing was able to raise the $2.2 of the $2.5 million dollar needed to begin construction. The new...