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...

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...