By: Alexander Sylvia Sea Turtles are an endangered species, yet they are a staple in Florida's ecosystem. I was lucky enough to actually meet one of these beautiful animals at a public turtle release through Coastal Connections. Coastal Connections has a mission of helping not...

By: Alexander Sylvia The Vero Beach Museum is pretty much heaven for local kids that like art, and I was definitely one of those kids. Not only do they offer one of the only free interactions with fine art in the county, but they also...

By: Alexander Sylvia This organization has been in Indian River County for longer than I have and is still working to make sure that every child has access to exemplary early-childhood education. Childcare Resources of Indian River helps children ages 6 weeks to 5 years...

By: Alexander Sylvia A staple in the community for helping children, the Boys and Girls Club of Indian River County continues to make sure that children have an enriching place to go and simply, be kids. I had the pleasure of visiting the Vero Beach...

By: Alexander Sylvia In their new campus, United Against Poverty is fully equipped to fight the good fight against poverty in our community. Not only do they have a member share grocery program, which offers affordable groceries to those who can’t afford it in a...

By: Alexander Sylvia The Gifford Youth Achievement Center has been a staple in the Indian River Community for my entire life. Not only do they provide safety and stability for children in low-income areas, but they also provide additional education, life skills training, games, summer...

By: Alexander Sylvia Crossover Mission is a wonderful newer non-profit here in Indian River County. Their mission of helping children in low-income often one-parent households in the Gifford area is carried out through basketball training and academic tutoring. They provide their children with any sort...