Jeff Pickering, Pat Brier, Wanda Lincoln, Toni Hamner Dale Jacobs, Marcia Salmon, Trevor Loomis, & Stephanie Kingsbury Indian River Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. On January 31st, Indian River Community Foundation awarded Habitat for Humanity $25,000 to support...

In Indian River County, 6.7% of Black students, 3.1% of Hispanic students, and 11.1% of students who are two or more races drop out of High School. Crossover Mission increases high school graduation rates by providing consistent academic support, giving students the structure and skills...

Approximately 11% of adults in Indian River County do not have health insurance. This means that over 17,000 individuals may not receive the care they need and deserve. Recently, a free health clinic for uninsured people ages 18 to 64 opened at Operation Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated...

In Indian River County, there are approximately 18,910 Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE) households. In other words, 33% of households in our county earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but yet still not enough to afford basic necessities. These necessities include housing, childcare, food,...

According to the US Census Bureau, 11% of people in Indian River County do not have health insurance. This means that 17,287 individuals including both children and adults may not be able to receive the health care that they require. Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic is...

41.4% of adults above age 24 in Indian River County have a high school diploma or less. The Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County is helping to increase the amount of high schoolers going to college by offering hope, encouragement and scholarship opportunities to local...

Pictured from left to right: Renee Bireley, Development Manager; Vania Bartee, Children's Coordinator; Vanessa McGriff, Operations Manager; Kris Rivera, CCPBD Operations Director. The Samaritan Center provides transitional housing and guidance to homeless families in Indian River County and prepares them to live independently. The average length of stay is 6-9 months....

In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly column called Indian River Insights. These articles explore the root causes of community needs, celebrate successes, analyze meaningful solutions, and offer insights into persistent challenges. In the...

According to Indian River Indicators, 11.9% of adults in Indian River County are veterans, compared to 8.6% of all adults in Florida. As many as 30% of veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dogs for Life is devoted to improving the quality of...

The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) endeavors to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies, science-based conservation action, and community education and outreach. ORCA is committed to returning the Indian River Lagoon to a vibrant,...