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Comprehensive study details challenges faced by needy residents of Indian River County Comprehensive study details challenges faced by needy residents of Indian River County
Leaders from Indian River County’s philanthropic organizations, county government, and nonprofit agencies serving the area’s aging and impoverished residents recently completed a comprehensive study of the socio-economic realities in the county. The Indian River County Community Needs Assessment (CNA) focuses on five main areas: children, economic opportunity,...

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Community Needs Assessment says some IRC residents' lives can be improved through private, public resources Community Needs Assessment says some IRC residents' lives can be improved through private, public resources
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — June 22, 2020, written by Janet Begley. One-half of the county’s residents are living in poverty or at least one paycheck away from it. And at least 1% of the county’s total population in 2019 was homeless, with more than 150...

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Community Foundation, Business for a Better Indian River County Fund Award $33,500 to Camp Haven, Other Charities Serving Boys and Men in Need Community Foundation, Business for a Better Indian River County Fund  Award $33,500 to Camp Haven, Other Charities Serving Boys and Men in Need
            (Vero Beach, Fla.  – October 18, 2019) Donors to the Business for a Better Indian River County Fund at Indian River Community Foundation awarded a grant of $15,000 to Camp Haven.  The purpose of the grant is to help with improvements to the organization’s...

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Community Foundation Honors Angelia Perry
(Vero Beach, Fla.  – October 1, 2019) When Scott Alexander recently ended his final term on the board of directors of Indian River Community Foundation he was given the honor of selecting the recipient of the Chairman’s Nonprofit Leadership Award in recognition of his service...

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Nonprofit Seek updated data on area social needs
[caption id="attachment_3930" align="alignleft" width="200"] Hope Woodhouse, Jeff Pickering, and Meredith Egan Photo by 32963[/caption] The United Way of Indian River County and other groups are launching a Community Needs Assessment to get a handle on the scale of poverty and social need in an area...

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Superintendent Search
The School District of Indian River County has begun its search for the new superintendent. One of the first steps of the search is to collect input from the community. This input will assist in developing a leadership profile that defines the qualities, characteristics, and...

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Hurricane Dorian Relief
Indian River Community Foundation recommends giving to one or more of the following organizations offering relief in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian’s impact.   These organizations are highlighted because they have existing operations or chapters in the region, the ability to incorporate a large influx of...

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Update: Boys and Girls Club of Fellsmere Update: Boys and Girls Club of Fellsmere
The Boys and Girls Club of Fellsmere are anxious to move into their new facility. BGC of Fellsmere originally opened in 2010 in the old school house building. The "Club" has since provided a home for educational and recreational resources to the children of Fellsmere....

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