Success Stories

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Sophia’s doctor advised her to leave her job, as she suffers from a severe underlying medical condition that put her at increased risk. She heeded her doctor’s advice, hoping that her Social Security eligibility would help her stay afloat financially.

But within three weeks, her savings were gone and her Social Security application was mired in red tape. To make matters worse, her sister died from COVID-19 and Sophia’s own health began to deteriorate as a result of the stress and grief she was experiencing. Then the eviction notice arrived.

A friend referred Sophia to 211, a free and confidential service, supported by the United Way, that provides information on local resources for people across North America. Just two days later, Sophia received help with her rent and prescriptions. United Way also connected her with local food pantries.

With this support, Sophia was able to stay in her home and tend to her health until her Social Security benefits came through.

MILITARY MOMS PRAYER GROUP

772-473-0288 militarymomsprayergroup.com

MISSION: To support U.S. troops through weekly prayer and outreach programs, including an annual Holidays for Heroes drive

MAIN EVENT: Annual Holidays for Heroes Drive, Oct. 15–Dec. 15, 2021

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Help at booth at the National Navy SEAL Museum in November, send a personal package to the troops or organize a gift box outreach to troops from your business or company

Founded: 2005

THE MOORINGS HABITAT PARTNERSHIP

617-803-0576

MISSION: In partnership with Indian River Habitat for Humanity, The Moorings Community and The Moorings Yacht and Country Club, to raise funds and volunteer thousands of hours to support Habitat in providing affordable homeownership and furthering education, helping families become stronger, fully participating members of the Indian River community

MAIN EVENT: The Moorings Habitat Classic Weekend, Feb. 18–21, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Serve on The Moorings Habitat Classic Weekend Committee, help organize and run Classic Weekend events, build and paint Habitat homes, and/or serve at the Habitat ReStore.

Founded: 1999

QUAIL VALLEY CHARITIES

772-492-2069 quailvalleygolfclub.com

MISSION: To support nonprofit programs in Indian River County that benefit children and education

MAIN EVENT: 20th annual Quail Valley Charities Events, Jan. 7–22, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Helpers with 5K Walk/Run and Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run

Founded: 2001

UNITED WAY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

772-567-8900 unitedwayirc.org

MISSION: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities

MAIN EVENT: United Way Day of Caring, Oct. 2, 2021

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Year-round opportunities through United Way partner organizations and United Way Day of Caring community-wide volunteer event volunteerindianrivercounty.org

Founded: 1961

VERO BEACH CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC. vbcba.org

MISSION: To provide education and encouragement to Christian business leaders and give back to local ministries through outreach drives and grants

MAIN EVENT: Celebration of Giving, Dec. 16, 2021

Founded: 2004

VERO BEACH LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION

908-797-8725 vbla.org

MISSION: To promote lifeguarding and water safety in Vero Beach and the surrounding communities

MAIN EVENT: Beachside Bonfire Fest, November 2021

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Staff at each card table, player registration, u-pick-it raffle table, card dealer (Poker Stroll); help install buoys (Race to the Wreck)

Founded: 2011

WINDSOR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC.

772-388-8377

MISSION: To improve our community by making grants to fund programs offered by local and national nonprofit agencies, primarily those that support basic human needs such as food, shelter, assistance with disabilities/health issues, children’s education, medical research and animal advocacy

MAIN EVENT: Windsor Charity Polo Cup, Feb. 19, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: At beneficiary charities

Founded: 2015

Education

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTIES INC.

772-567-7480 elcirmo.org

MISSION: To partner with parents, providers and communities to ensure quality early learning experiences through programmatic and financial support

Founded: 2001

THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC.

772-564-0034 edfoundationirc.org

MISSION: To fund school programs and services that support opportunities for students to achieve academic success in pre-K through 12th grades

MAIN EVENT: Windsor Club Charity Shoot, Spring 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Website design/management, event planning/support, social media/communications, marketing/graphic design, classroom volunteer, fundraising, clerical/mailings, photographer/ videographer, financial/inkind donation, publicity/public relations, computer/software skills/technology, science fair judge/volunteer

Founded: 1991

HAITI PARTNERS

772-539-8521 haitipartners.org

MISSION: Helping Haitians change Haiti through education

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Office, special event and other volunteers welcome

Founded: 2009

INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

772-462-4786, 866-792-4772 ext. 4786 irscfoundation.org

MISSION: To receive, hold, invest and administer property and to make expenditures to, or for the benefit of, Indian River State College by providing scholarships, high-technology equipment, faculty chairs, support of capital projects and improvements to enhance student accessibility and improve the learning environment at IRSC

MAIN EVENT: IRSC Golf Tournament, May 6, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Serve as mentors for Take Stock in Children scholarship recipients and as peer leaders to share knowledge with lifelong learning peers through the Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning

Founded: 1965

THE LEARNING ALLIANCE 877-548-7323 thelearningalliance.org

MISSION: To transform our community’s future and become the model for the nation by creating a culture in which 90% of our children are reading on grade level by the end of third grade, and to give every child the opportunity to become a literate, compassionate, creative citizen prepared to improve our community and beyond

MAIN EVENT: TLA Annual Launch Party, Nov. 18, 2021; The Learning Alliance Breakfast, Jan. 20, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Provide one-on-one tutoring to struggling kindergarten readers and serve as a caring adult in their lives

Founded: 2009

MASTER’S ACADEMY OF VERO BEACH 772-794-4655 mastersvb.org

MISSION: To spiritually develop and academically challenge each student to impact the world for Christ

MAIN EVENT: Patriot Golf Tournament, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Working directly with students (requires a background check), helping on campus with maintenance and landscaping/ yardwork, helping with fundraising events

Founded: 1998

MISS B’S LEARNING BEES INC. 772-713-4130 missbslearningbees.org

MISSION: Assist children from deep pockets of poverty in reaching and maintaining proficiency in the areas of reading, math and science

MAIN EVENT: Fall Fundraiser

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Become a learning buddy to build relationships with students while they learn

Founded: 2014

REDLANDS CHRISTIAN

MIGRANT ASSOCIATION/RCMA

239-658-3560 rcma.org

MISSION: To open doors to opportunity through quality childcare and education from crib to high school and beyond

MAIN EVENT: Lipman Family Farms Golf Classic, May 14, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various school helper opportunities requiring background check

Founded: 1965