Founded in 2017, Coastal Connections, Inc. works to protect coastal habitats for sea turtle survival by educating and connecting people to the environment. The organization offers a number of programs that that work with a variety of audiences to involve everyone in the conservation success...

The Homeless Children’s Foundation (HCF) was founded in 2015 to address a critical need for support among homeless families in Indian River County. During school breaks, parents often face an impossible dilemma: leave their children in unsafe, unstable situations while they work or give up...

Helping Hands Program of South County is dedicated to empowering students and parents by providing them with the skills to advocate for themselves. The organization's focus is on teaching effective tools that enable individuals to seize opportunities and pave the way for success. Indian River...

Through swimming, Float Hope of Indian River County advantages girls and boys to gain life-saving skills and confidence. The organization's mission is mission is to advantage children, adolescents and teenagers in our community, without adequate financial means to participate on a year-round basis in swimming....

Ballet Vero Beach (BVB) strives to promote the art of dance as a universal language in Indian River County and beyond. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Ballet Vero Beach $30,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their programs for school aged children. In Indian...

According to the Florida Department of Education, 55% of children in Indian River County are kindergarten ready, a significant improvement from the 2022 rate of 45%. Childcare Resources is actively increasing kindergarten readiness by elevating and promoting the highest quality early childhood development and education...

In Indian River County, 17% of children live below the poverty level. Utilizing music and the performing arts as tools, Gifford Youth Orchestra (GYO) strives to empower children to change the trajectory of their lives from poverty to success and help them become productive members...

The 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 mastering stringed instruments. IRCF recently awarded...

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 May 2024...

Vero Beach Rowing is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and teaching the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. IRCF recently awarded Vero Beach Rowing $25,000 from...