Community Activism

Living United means being a part of the change. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. Together, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own. We invite you to be part of the change. Join a board, volunteer, write a letter. Below are just a few of the many ways you can make a difference right here in Indian River.

Write a Letter to Editor Call to a local radio program

Register to Vote Contact your local representatives

Lend your expertise

Give Now

United Way of Indian River County funds dozens of programs locally that reach one out of three residents. Only 14% goes to administrative costs, and 99% stays right here in Indian
River County.

Our Promise to You

Your donation is a sound and secure investment in our community. United Way assures donors that their investments are achieving the outcomes they expect through our Community Investment process. Community Investment volunteers conduct annual organizational assessments of each partner agency to measure the operational efficiencies and effectiveness. To participate in our Community Investment process. call 567-8900

Live United in Our Community

You may think volunteering means picking up a paintbrush, planting trees, or working in a soup kitchen. But many nonprofits need professional services like answering phones, writing a business plan, doing their books or board governance.

Volunteering is open to any individual or group thats ready make Indian River County a better place for everyone to live. To become involved contact one of our partner agencies or call 772-567-8900

Five Things You Can Do

1. Start a food drive at your work to benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank.

2. Clean your closet and donate items to the Homeless Family Center or the Samaritan Center.

3. Give $2 a week through your paycheck at work to support United Way partner agencies.

4. Mentor a kid! (Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Youth Guidance, Boys & Girls Clubs & more).

How your gift makes an impact

Rollerblading for Change

Donned in biking shorts and ball cap, Bill Penney, executive vice president and senior loan officer at Marine Bank and Trust Company spent his May 2006 birthday rollerblading for change by raising over $5000 during a 50-mile trek. A resident of Vero for over 22 years, Bill Penney is currently the chair of Indian River County's Economic Development Council. Mr. Penney has a long and distinguished career as a United Way Campaign volunteer, as a member and chair of the Citizens Review Panel and is on his second term as United Way board member. He has been involved with the United Way for over fifteen years and was most recently the 2006/2007 campaign co-chair with Alan Polackwich.