Our History
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Our History
United Way of Indian River County has been serving the people of this community for 47 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 in 48 years. Cumulatively, United Way volunteers have raised more than $31,400,000— a figure that includes last years’ record setting $2.44 million campaign. Nationally, United Way’s history traces back 110 years. Today, the United Way system has approximately 1,400 community based United Way member organizations. Each is incorporated and governed separately by its own set of local volunteers.
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.
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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
Four 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).