Indian River Community Foundation

Building A Better Community Through Donor-Driven Philanthropy

You are here: Home / Archives for Vero Beach Magazine

Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine

Leave a Comment

“Strong leadership in our schools and proactive community organizations are responding to new challenges with urgency and creativity.“

– Jeff Pickering

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 September 2021 Edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Pickering explores how the school district and community nonprofits are improving education for students of all ages in Indian River County.

Click here to read Indian River Insights from the September edition of Vero Beach Magazine.

Indian River Insights works in conjunction with Indian River Indicators. Indian River Indicators was launched in June 2021 and originated after the completion of the 2019 Indian River Community Needs Assessment. It provides key data and information about our community that is updated annually and can be used to support and sustain proven programs. It can also be used by community leaders to develop policy, promote promising practices and inspire innovation that can lead to solutions to persistent community challenges. Indian River Community Foundation holds informational sessions every Tuesday at 4pm via Zoom to introduce the community to this new resource. Please email chiaka@ircommunityfoundation.org to attend a session.

To learn more visit www.ircommunityfoundation.org and click “Indian River Indicators” or contact a member of the Community Foundation’s team at 772.492.1407.

Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine

Leave a Comment

“Indian River County is exceptional in our desire to keep improving the lives of everyone who lives here.“

– Jeff Pickering

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 August 2021 Edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Pickering explores wealth inequality in Indian River County and how investing in economic opportunity based programs supports those living in poverty.

Click here to read Indian River Insights from the August edition of Vero Beach Magazine.

Indian River Insights works in conjunction with Indian River Indicators. Indian River Indicators was launched in June 2021 and originated after the completion of the 2019 Indian River Community Needs Assessment. It provides key data and information about our community that is updated annually and can be used to support and sustain proven programs. It can also be used by community leaders to develop policy, promote promising practices and inspire innovation that can lead to solutions to persistent community challenges. Indian River Community Foundation holds informational sessions every Tuesday at 4pm via Zoom to introduce the community to this new resource. Please email chiaka@ircommunityfoundation.org to attend a session.

To learn more visit www.ircommunityfoundation.org and click “Indian River Indicators” or contact a member of the Community Foundation’s team at 772.492.1407.

Indian River Insights from Vero Beach Magazine

Leave a Comment

One of the greatest things about living in this community is that there is no shortage of people willing to work to improve the lives of others.”

– Jeff Pickering

In partnership with Vero Beach Magazine, Indian River Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Jeff Pickering, writes a monthly article 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 July 2021 Edition of the Vero Beach Magazine, Pickering explores how investing in programs that support our community’s children enriches us all.

Click here to read Indian River Insights from the July edition of Vero Beach Magazine.

Indian River Insights works in conjunction with Indian River Indicators. Indian River Indicators was launched in June 2021 and originated after the completion of the 2019 Indian River Community Needs Assessment. It provides key data and information about our community that is updated annually and can be used to support and sustain proven programs. It can also be used by community leaders to develop policy, promote promising practices and inspire innovation that can lead to solutions to persistent community challenges. Indian River Community Foundation holds informational sessions every Tuesday at 4pm via Zoom to introduce the community to this new resource. Please email chiaka@ircommunityfoundation.org to attend a session.

To learn more visit www.ircommunityfoundation.org and click “Indian River Indicators” or contact a member of the Community Foundation’s team at 772.492.1407.

Data for a Difference: Community Foundation Launches New Resource to Measure Health, Prosperity of Local Community

Leave a Comment

Indian River Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Indian River Indicators. This new program originated after the completion of the 2019 Indian River Community Needs Assessment and provides key data and information about our community that is updated annually and can be used to support and sustain proven programs. It can also be used by community leaders to develop policy, promote promising practices and inspire innovation that can lead to solutions to persistent community challenges. Indian River Community Foundation holds informational sessions every Tuesday at 4pm via Zoom to introduce the community to this new resource. Please email chiaka@ircommunityfoundation.org to attend a session.

Click here to read an article from the June edition of Vero Beach Magazine that describes the new program.  To learn more visit www.ircommunityfoundation.org and click “Indian River Indicators” or contact a member of the Community Foundation’s team at 772.492.1407.

Community Foundation, Vero Beach Magazine Publish Guide to Better Giving 2021

Leave a Comment

Indian River Community Foundation and Vero Beach Magazine have collaborated once again to produce the annual Guide to Better Giving. The Guide inspires and informs our generous readers about local charities who work hard to better our community.

This year’s edition highlights the impact of a community that works together to improve the lives of those in need. New facilities like United Against Poverty’s UP Center and the Cis and Bill Glavin Educational Center are a result of those combined efforts. The new buildings make it possible for organizations to provide top notch educational programs and healthy resources to a wider scope within the county.

Everyone’s favorite part of the guide, Success Stories, provides specific examples of people in our community who have been directly affected by enriching nonprofit programs. Local children, young adults, families, and seniors all share the ways in which nonprofits have helped them overcome recent hardships. This glimpse into the lives of vulnerable individuals and families often sparks acts of generosity and kindness in our community, these stories reaffirm the progress a generous community can accomplish.

This year’s guide can be found in the October 2020 edition of the Vero Beach Magazine. Please click here to read the digital edition of the Guide to Better Giving.