Helping Hands Program of South County is dedicated to empowering students and parents by providing them with the skills to advocate for themselves. The organization's focus is on teaching effective tools that enable individuals to seize opportunities and pave the way for success. Indian River...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $207,000 to seven 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...

A Caring Center for Women loves and serves all women at no charge with comprehensive health services including pregnancy and wellness care. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded A Caring Center for Women $50,000 to support their Medical Center expansion. The demand for OB/GYN healthcare...

Indian River Community Foundation and Vero Beach Magazine have collaborated once again to produce the annual Guide to Better Giving. The Guide to Better Giving provides donors and volunteers with the ability to “know before you give” your time, talent or treasure. Stories of impactful people 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 $30,000 from the Community Enrichment Fund to support their programs for school aged children. In Indian...

Yamilet Cendejas, Jeff Pickering, Karen Deigl & Robyn Orzel Senior Resource Association (SRA) promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation for all. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded SRA $42,000 to help fund a temperature-controlled Meals on...

To help alleviate widespread catastrophic effects from Hurricane Milton and to encourage more donations, Indian River Community Foundation is giving $1 million to the United Way of Indian River County's Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. As part of United Way’s ongoing commitment to building resilient,...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many communities have been left devastated, facing the long road to recovery. The immediate aftermath of a natural disaster like this can be overwhelming, but there are ways each of us can lend a hand to those affected. Hurricane...

August 17th is National Nonprofit Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring the incredible contributions of nonprofit organizations to our communities and beyond. There are over 800 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Indian River County of which 175 earn more than $50,000 in income. These...

The Mental Health Association in Indian River County works to provide immediate access with no barriers to mental health care. Individuals will be afforded an opportunity for an improved quality of life through access to a continuum of care, reduced stigma of mental health issues,...