About Us
OPEN YOUR HEART
LEND YOUR MUSCLE
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About Us
United Way of Indian River County is a locally governed and managed non-profit organization consisting of six full time staff and run by an 18-member all volunteer Board of Directors. We are one of 1,300 locally run United Way affiliates in the country. Last year over 468 volunteers from the community helped further United Way’s activities and goals.
MISSION:
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
VISION:
United Way of Indian River County will proactively build a strong, healthy and caring community. United Way will bring our community together to focus on the most important human needs by: building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources to make a
measurable difference.
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).