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...

United Against Poverty works to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families to economic self-sufficiency. The organization serves those in poverty by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, personal empowerment training and...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $120,000 to three 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...

Since 1991, Indian River Habitat for Humanity has served the community by providing affordable homeownership, home repair and home preservation for qualifying families. With a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to service, the organization works hand in hand with their family partners, volunteers, and...

Crossover Mission empowers kids to become successful adults through a program of year-round basketball and one-to-one academic mentoring. The organization provides experiences that can shape the students’ vision about what is possible in their own education and careers. IRCF recently awarded Crossover Mission $50,000 from the Community Enrichment...

Established in 1993, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition establishes and supports a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies, and their families living in Indian River County. IRCF recently awarded Healthy Start $25,000 to support the Healthy Communities program. Jessica Staudt,...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $150,000 to seven 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...

The Salvation Army of Indian River County operates with the mission to meet human needs without discrimination. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the Salvation Army of IRC $25,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support the Social Services Program. The Social Services Program provides...

John Moore, Angelia Perry, Shutonna McGriff, Toni Hamner, and Jeff Pickering Founded in 2022, the Gifford Legal Services Clinic is organized to serve those populations within Indian River County who do not have adequate access to legal services. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the...

Founded in 1995, The Source provides a range of essential assistance, including restaurant-style hot meals, clothing provisions, counseling services, support groups, hygiene amenities, access to showers, mail and telephone facilities, and referrals for benefits. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded The Source $20,000 from the...