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 2023...

YEP visits IRC Courthouse Approximately 17.3% of youth under age 18 are living below the poverty level in Indian River County. Gifford Youth Achievement Center (GYAC) helps break the cycle of poverty by inspiring youth to discover untapped talents and possibilities through educational, cultural, and social...

The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to nurture a love of language and literature across all ages and demographics throughout Indian River County. In addition to preserving the historic home of writer Laura Riding, now permanently located on...

According to the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, there are approximately 256 homeless adults in Indian River County in 2023. Established in 2014, Camp Haven is the only transformational shelter for homeless and at-risk men of Indian River County. The organization is dedicated to helping men experiencing...

The Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County is a locally funded organization that was founded in 1964 with the mission to offer hope, encouragement, and scholarship opportunities to Indian River County students. Since its inception, SFIRC has awarded more than $14.8 million in need-based college scholarship awards to...

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 2023...

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...

Early childhood education can counteract the disadvantage some children experience, improve their social and cognitive development, and provide them with an equal opportunity to achieve school readiness, and lifelong employment, income, and health. In Indian River County, 45% of children are kindergarten ready which is lower...

Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to provide education, experience, and training in various cultural and performing arts, including music, drama, dance, and the vocal arts for the youth of Gifford, Florida and neighboring communities with a core focus on the mastery of stringed instruments. Jeff Pickering,...

In Indian River County, 32% of seniors fall into the ALICE population and 6% of seniors live below the poverty line. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the...