Seventy-five year old Elaine Brown* is afraid to unpack. She’s moved four times in the past two years. The first time, the duplex where she lived in Stuart was sold. The second time, a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton blew the roof off the Fort...

Thirty-eight-year-old Janie Desir is one of those people who says, “You can sleep when you’re dead.” As the home-schooling mother of a five-year-old autistic son, she comes by her sleep deprivation honestly.    Every Monday her day begins at 3:30 a.m. She’s out of the house with her son by 5:30. They need to...

It’s surprisingly quiet at The Samaritan Center on a rainy Wednesday morning. The two-story great room in the center, decorated with couches and café tables, serves as the facility’s heart. Offices, a kitchen, and family living spaces flank the perimeter.  The Samaritan Center exists in the space between emergency shelter and...

Indian River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $180,685.90 to seven nonprofit charitable organizations serving Indian River County. The grants were reviewed by a Grants Committee comprised of volunteers Suzanne Bertman, Pat Brier, Jake Fojtik, Dawn Michael, and Ken Mindt. The grants were awarded from the...

On April 21st, Indian River Community Foundation awarded Senior Resource Association, The ARC of Indian River County, and The Hope for Families Center $25,000 each from the Proven Programs Fund. Each of these organizations address a high-priority community need and have made a commitment to...

Founded in 2008, Vero Beach Rowing (VBR) is a 501(C)3 organization with a mission to promote and teach 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...

Established in 1975, The Arc of Indian River County supports and empowers individuals with special needs to achieve their life goals. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded The Arc $30,685.90 to meet the remaining 10% match of the Florida Department of Transportation Grant Program for two...

The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is to serve people in need and create hope in all stages of life. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded the organization $30,000 to support the Samaritan Center, a transitional housing program serving homeless families from Indian...

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 Community...

Safe Families for Children (SFFC)  was founded in 2003 to host vulnerable children and create extended family-like support for struggling, isolated families through a community of devoted volunteers to keep children safe and families together. Indian River Community Foundation recently awarded Safe Families for Children...