UNITED,
WE DO MORE
United Way of Indian River County mobilizes the community with one goal in mind – helping people live their best possible lives.
Imagine a future where everyone in Indian River County thrives. We’re dedicated to make it a reality. Here’s how.
OUR IMPACT
More than 24,000 of our friends and neighbors were helped by United Way of Indian River County partner agencies last year. That is 1 in 6 Indian River County residents.
LOCAL DECISIONS
Each year, local volunteers thoroughly review each agency applying for funding, identify which ones will best address those needs, and decide how available funds will be distributed.
LOCAL INVESTMENT
Give where you live - Your dollars stay local! United Way makes sure that your contribution goes to the programs and services that help people achieve healthy lives, right here in Indian River County.
Where it all started.
United Way of Indian River County has been serving the people of this community for 52 years.
The United Fund was incorporated in Indian River County in 1961. Dan Richardson was the first president of the Board. That first ever campaign raised $41,000 in a county with a population of 26,000. Nine agencies benefited.
We have come far over 50 years. Cumulatively, United Way volunteers have raised more than $42,000,000. Nationally, United Way’s history traces back 125 years. Today, the United Way system has approximately 1,250 community based United Way member organizations. Each is incorporated and governed separately by its own set of local volunteers. During the 2017-2018 campaign, United Way raised almost $3 million for more than 30 agencies. Quite a change, right? No matter what year it is, what members serve on our board, or what our campaign goal is, we will always LIVE UNITED.
WITH YOUR HELP
We’ve funded 37 partner agencies and collaboratives and
44 programs focused on the building blocks for a good life.
HELPING THE CAUSE
JOIN US FOR A MONTH WITH A MISSION!
Every year, we look forward to hosting our annual Day of Caring. A day where over one thousand volunteers come together to work hard, laugh, and make a change in our community. It’s a perfect team-building opportunity for families, coworkers, teams, and clubs. It’s also a great way for individuals to deepen their understanding of local human service needs, find a cause they care about, roll up their sleeves, and get to work making a difference!
New & Noteworthy
CARES
Housing (Rent/Mortgage) Resources Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Mortgage and Rent Payment Assistance Program – Indian River
COVID-19 Community Respond Fund
United Way has established the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a dedicated resource for working families affected
IRC Heart Program
WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITIES The John’s Island Community Service League (JICSL), Florida Rural Legal Services