Founded in 1976, Tykes & Teens works 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 their Infant...

For over 30 years, The Hope for Families Center (HFC) has been an integral part of improving the lives of families in crisis. This organization values the family and helps break the cycle of generational poverty and homelessness. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded HFC $40,000 from...

Jeff Pickering, Lynn Glass, Ginny Blossom & Brooke Sauserman Founded in 1953, Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic strives to be the choice of adults and children who require high level therapeutic services by caring and qualified professionals regardless of the ability to pay. Indian River Community...

The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is to serve people in need and create hope in all stages of life. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the organization $32,000 to support the Samaritan Center, a transitional housing program serving homeless...

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...

​LifeBuilders of the Treasure Coast, Inc. works to change lives and build strong communities. The organization seeks to reduce crime, recidivism, and assist low-income individuals who come in contact with Treasure Coast courts as a consequence of criminal behavior or a dependency action. Recently, Indian River...

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...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $185,000 to eight 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...

The Substance Awareness Center (SAC) of Indian River County strives to reduce the impact of substance misuse and behavioral health disorders in Indian River County through prevention, education, treatment, and recovery support. IRCF recently awarded SAC $25,000 to support their Peer Outreach and Recovery Support...

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...