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Community Foundation Honors Donors on Giving Tuesday Now, May 5th Community Foundation Honors Donors on Giving Tuesday Now, May 5th
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...

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$1 Million Dollars Raised for the COVID-19 Community Response Fund
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...

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Community Foundation, United Way, Local Donors Distribute More Than $413,000 from the COVID-19 Community Response Fund
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...

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Community Foundation, United Way, Philanthropy Help Lead Local COVID-19 Response
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...

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A Recent New York Times Article Provides Strategies for How Philanthropists Can Help During the COVID-19 Crisis
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...

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Local Charities Challenged by COVID-19, Here's How You Can Help
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...

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