The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is to serve people in need and create hope in all stages of life. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the organization $32,000 to support the Samaritan Center, a transitional housing program serving homeless...

Thanks to the generous contributions from the residents and members of the Indian River Club, Head, Heart and Hands (HHH) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP). To read the full request for proposals, please click here. The application process begins with a Letter of...

Article and photos by Carly Lenhardt, IRCF Marketing & Communications Intern Summer Camp at the Gifford Youth Achievement Center is in full swing! The camp includes both breakfast and lunch, education, and several different recreational activities including swimming, skating, bowling, golf, and field trips for...

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 July 2024...

Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition’s mission is 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 organization offers a network of care, support, and specialized classes and programs...

In Indian River County, 11% of the population lives in poverty. Since 1965, the Economic Opportunities Council of IRC (EOC) has been a leader in community action in Indian River County. The EOC works to transition at-risk individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficiency through...

In Indian River County, 44% of seniors live below the ALICE threshold. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county. Additionally, nearly 4,000 seniors in the county live below...

June 8th is World Oceans Day, an international day dedicated to supporting worldwide public interest in the protection of the ocean and the sustainable management of its resources. One prominent local organization working to achieve these goals is the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA), whose mission is...

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 June 2024...

Literacy Services Team: Catherine Daily, Andreina Curiel, Shannon Maitland, & Elida Gomez It is estimated that 1 in 5 adults in Indian River County struggles with completing a job application, reading a newspaper, reading to their children or helping them with schoolwork. Founded in 1971, Literacy...