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Endowment Partner Spotlight: YSF Community Sailing Endowment Partner Spotlight: YSF Community Sailing
The mission of YSF Community Sailing Vero Beach is to provide Indian River County with educational, recreational and competitive sailing programs for all ages in a fun and safe environment. The organization is dedicated to fostering a love for sailing among the youth in our...

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Endowment Partner Spotlight: Vero Beach Rowing Endowment Partner Spotlight: Vero Beach Rowing
Vero Beach Rowing is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and teaching the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. The club’s goal is to bring the amazing sport of...

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Endowment Partner Spotlight: Childcare Resources of Indian River Endowment Partner Spotlight: Childcare Resources of Indian River
According to the Florida Department of Education, 55% of children in Indian River County are kindergarten ready, a significant improvement from the 2022 rate of 45%. Childcare Resources is actively increasing kindergarten readiness by elevating and promoting the highest quality early childhood development and education...

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Endowment Partner Spotlight: Indian River County Healthy Start Endowment Partner Spotlight: Indian River County Healthy Start
Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition’s mission is to establish and support a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies, and their families living in Indian River County. The organization offers a network of care, support, and specialized classes and programs...

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Endowment Partners Spotlight: Literacy Services of Indian River County Endowment Partners Spotlight: Literacy Services of Indian River County
Literacy Services Team: Catherine Daily, Andreina Curiel, Shannon Maitland, & Elida Gomez It is estimated that 1 in 5 adults in Indian River County struggles with completing a job application, reading a newspaper, reading to their children or helping them with schoolwork. Founded in 1971, Literacy...

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Endowment Partners Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties Endowment Partners Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties works to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The organization's vision is that all youth will achieve their full potential. One-to-one mentoring programs have a...

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Endowment Partners Spotlight: The Arc Endowment Partners Spotlight: The Arc
In Indian River County, approximately 15.9% of individuals live with a disability. The Arc of Indian River County was founded in 1975 to help support people with special needs and provide a continuum of care for their life.  The Arc has grown from a grassroots...

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Endowment Partner Spotlight: Vero Beach Rowing Endowment Partner Spotlight: Vero Beach Rowing
Vero Beach Rowing has a mission of promoting and teaching the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. The organization provides scholarships to students of low income families...

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Endowment Partner Spotlight: Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of IRC Endowment Partner Spotlight: Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of IRC
The Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County improves the quality of life for individuals and families in Indian River County who are affected by memory and movement disorders, through support, education, and connection. The Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of Indian River County is a 501c(3)...

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Youth Guidance Launches Capital Campaign Youth Guidance Launches Capital Campaign
YGMA Fork Lift Certification Nearly 5,000 children in Indian River County live in poverty. In addition, 1 in 3 families with children are struggling to meet basic needs such as food, child care, and technology. Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy (YGMA) operates with the primary goal...

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