Founded in 2002, Dogs For Life, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of life for veterans and other individuals in need through training hearing and service dogs, providing therapy dogs for first responders and school resource programs, and owning an off-leash dog park....

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....

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $207,000 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...

A Caring Center for Women loves and serves all women at no charge with comprehensive health services including pregnancy and wellness care. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded A Caring Center for Women $50,000 to support their Medical Center expansion. The demand for OB/GYN healthcare...

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...

Yamilet Cendejas, Jeff Pickering, Karen Deigl & Robyn Orzel Senior Resource Association (SRA) promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation for all. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded SRA $42,000 to help fund a temperature-controlled Meals on...

Rosemary Tomani, Andreina Curiel, Yamilet Cendejas, Elida Gomez, JoAnn Hitt & Jeff Pickering Founded in 1971, Literacy Services of Indian River County delivers comprehensive and innovative learning opportunities to local adults seeking English language and literacy skills to achieve their goals. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded...

The Mental Health Association in Indian River County works to provide immediate access with no barriers to mental health care. Individuals will be afforded an opportunity for an improved quality of life through access to a continuum of care, reduced stigma of mental health issues,...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $182,000 to five local nonprofit organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Dale Jacobs, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, and Angelia Perry. The grants...