Founded in 2006, Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) works to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and the life that they sustain through innovative technologies, applied research science, education, and citizen science with particular emphasis on the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded...

Founded in 1973, Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy is dedicated to enriching the lives of Indian River County youth through mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem and positive futures. Through one-on-one and group mentoring programs, Youth Guidance helps children graduate from high school, build vocational and...

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 $25,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their Education and Engagement Initiatives which use the...

Established in 1996, Tykes &Teens strives 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 the Early Childhood...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $197,500 to six nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, and Angelia Perry. The grants were awarded...

Yamilet Cendejas, Marty Mercado, Lindsey Kross, and Shayla Macias Founded in 1991, The Hope for Families Center helps transition families from homelessness to sustainable permanent housing by providing safe shelter, food, employment, and other supportive services. This organization values the family and helps break the...

Dynamic Life Recovery Community serves as the premier recovery program with community living in Florida. The organization's goal is to establish a foundation of recovery for residents and their families, leading them to a Dynamic Life. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Dynamic Life Recovery...

Established in 1974, Senior Resource Association (SRA) provides services and programs designed to promote an active, healthy, and independent lifestyle for older adults. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded SRA $50,000 for the In-Home Services Program from the Community Enrichment Fund. Brooke Sauserman, Karen Deigl,...

Treasure Coast Girls Coalition (TCGC) educates, elevates, and empowers girls to be the best they can be. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded TCGC $15,000 for the Seeds of Change STEAM Program from the Community Enrichment Fund. The Seed of Change STEAM Program is designed...

Brooke Sauserman, Jeff Pickering, Toni Hamner, Meredith Egan, Ryan Butler, Nancy Luna Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the United Way of Indian River County $30,000 to support their Access to Justice initiative. Responding to the urgent need for accessible legal services, the United Way of Indian River...