United Way Seeks Volunteers for Virtual Citizens Review Process
United Way of Indian River County is looking for passionate and community-minded volunteers to serve on one of several virtual Citizen Review Panels. Our primary concern is for the health of all participants involved and will be instituting a completely electronic Citizens Review Process this year. All meetings will be conducted virtually or via phone […]
United Way Requests Applications for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for Indian River County
United Way of Indian River County has been notified that Indian River County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Board program to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Phase 38 has been […]
FREE Income Tax Preparation at United Way
United Way of Indian River County is once again coordinating the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offering free help to people who make $57,000 or less and need assistance filing their taxes. The United Way Center, located at 1836 14th Avenue in Vero Beach, is the only site offering VITA services in Indian […]
United Way Seeks Volunteers to Assist in Free Tax Preparation
United Way of Indian River County is seeking volunteers to prepare tax returns for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This year, VITA will be offered as a “VALET VITA” service, there will be no face-to-face contact with clients. VITA volunteers do more than prepare […]
United Way’s 2020 Day of Caring Presents Month with a Mission
United Way of Indian River County is encouraging community members to spread kindness – safely, with social distancing – for this year’s Day of Caring.
CARES
Housing (Rent/Mortgage) Resources Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Mortgage and Rent Payment Assistance Program – Indian River County Help Centers Intergenerational Center at 1590 9th St SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 (Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) 772-226-1782 North County Library at 1001 Sebastian Blvd Sebastian, FL 32958 (Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to […]
United Way of Indian River County Celebrates $5 Million in Prescription Savings
Partnership with FamilyWize delivers significant savings on prescription medications through its free, easy to use prescription discount card
COVID-19 Community Respond Fund
United Way has established the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a dedicated resource for working families affected by this crisis. UWIRC leaders recognize the potential for economic impact, particularly affecting hospitality and service industry workers, is high. The organizations that serve populations in need every day will find themselves under-resourced and facing growing demand. United Way […]
IRC Heart Program
WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITIES The John’s Island Community Service League (JICSL), Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS), and the Indian River County Bar Association (IRCBA), are combining resources, strengths and expertise to support IRC residents facing COVID-related housing challenges through the Indian River County Housing Emergency Advocacy Response Team Program (IRC HEART) The HEART attorney […]
United Way of Indian River County Announces Retirement of Longtime Leader, CEO Michael Kint
Following a long career of public service and leadership, United Way of Indian River County announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Michael Kint. Kint has served in his current role since 2004, as COO before that, and served as Foundation Development Director when he joined the organization in 1995. “After 25 wonderful years, I […]