In honor of #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving back to the community during the COVID-19 health crisis, we want to thank all of our generous clients who continue to support our COVID-19 Relief Fund, as well as United Way’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Thank...
The Community Foundation and United Way of Indian River County are continuing to support the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. The fund has raised more than $1 million so far to help vulnerable individuals and families in our community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXJeB2hm5g0 Meredith Egan, COO, gives an update on...
As of April 20, 2020, United Way’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund has distributed out more than $413,000 to 18 local charitable nonprofits. Grants from the fund have focused on rent, utilities, food, baby needs, pets, and senior support assistance. The comprehensive break-down of organizations and their usage...
On Monday March 24, 2020, Indian River Community Foundation (“IRCF”) joined the United Way of Indian River County and other community leaders to launch the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. During the past two weeks, IRCF has encouraged clients to help in the following ways: Make...
Paul Sullivan of the New York Times surveyed over a dozen influential philanthropists to provide six strategies for giving during this COVID-19 health crisis. He shares the following tips for donors who are wondering how to make significantly impactful donations. Strategy 1: Distribute funds to...
In Indian River County, 51% of households lack sufficient savings to withstand a sudden loss in wages. IRCF and the United Way believe hourly, low-wage workers and their families will experience unprecedented financial hardship in the months to come. Last week, IRCF and the United...