Founded in 1973, Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy is dedicated to enriching the lives of Indian River County youth through mentoring relationships that inspire trust, self-esteem and positive futures. Through one-on-one and group mentoring programs, Youth Guidance helps children graduate from high school, build vocational and...

Ballet Vero Beach (BVB) strives to promote the art of dance as a universal language in Indian River County and beyond. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Ballet Vero Beach $25,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their Education and Engagement Initiatives which use the...

Established in 1996, Tykes &Teens strives to be the trusted provider of compassionate and exceptional behavioral health care through prevention and treatment services for children from infancy through young adulthood. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Tykes & Teens $30,000 to support the Early Childhood...

Indian River Community Foundation recently elected five community leaders to join its board of directors and guide the organization in the upcoming year. John Corbett, Marybeth Cunningham, Jacob (Jake) Fojtik, Ellen Kendall, and Kenneth (Ken) Mindt will each serve a three-year term through June 30,...

Congratulations to Yamilet Cendejas for her 10 years of service at Indian River Community Foundation. Yamilet began her tenure during her senior year at Indian River State College, where she was a leader in the school’s business honors society. Over the past ten years, Yamilet...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $197,500 to six nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Toni Hamner, Wanda Lincoln, Dawn Michael, and Angelia Perry. The grants were awarded...

Yamilet Cendejas, Marty Mercado, Lindsey Kross, and Shayla Macias Founded in 1991, The Hope for Families Center helps transition families from homelessness to sustainable permanent housing by providing safe shelter, food, employment, and other supportive services. This organization values the family and helps break the...

Dynamic Life Recovery Community serves as the premier recovery program with community living in Florida. The organization's goal is to establish a foundation of recovery for residents and their families, leading them to a Dynamic Life. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Dynamic Life Recovery...

Established in 1974, Senior Resource Association (SRA) provides services and programs designed to promote an active, healthy, and independent lifestyle for older adults. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded SRA $50,000 for the In-Home Services Program from the Community Enrichment Fund. Brooke Sauserman, Karen Deigl,...

Treasure Coast Girls Coalition (TCGC) educates, elevates, and empowers girls to be the best they can be. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded TCGC $15,000 for the Seeds of Change STEAM Program from the Community Enrichment Fund. The Seed of Change STEAM Program is designed...