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Indian River County Community Arts Organizations

American Association of University Women, Vero Beach Branch
P. O. Box 2143
Vero Beach FL 32961
Contact: Gilda Avelar-Barclay

E-mail: Gbarclay12@aol.com

Telephone: (772) 569-4590
2012 Member

The purpose of the Vero Beach branch of the American Association of University Women is to promote equity, education, intellectual growth, and development opportunities for women and girls.
Community service projects include scholarships, book review breakfasts, graduation receptions for GED recipients, book auth or luncheons, school mentoring, and library work. Members may be involved in a variety of interest groups such as bridge, reading discussion gourmet, lunch bunch, creative writing, international relations, and stock study.
Membership is open to holders of a Associate Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

The Center for Spiritual Care
1550 24th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960

2012 Member

Center for Spiritual Care

We Strive to:

Provide individual and group spiritual direction to people seeking deeper meaning in their lives and relationships.

Bring together, in intentional ways, people seeking a deeper, richer, healthier spiritual life.

Promote awareness of the accessibility of spiritual knowledge, practice and care for everyone.

Encourage the identification of a personal contemplative space for our clients and a daily practice of meditation, introspection or journaling in that space

Take an active interest in the spiritual welfare of Vero Beach and Indian River County, encouraging ecumenical dialogue and the sharing of prayer forms across religious denominations.

Support efforts toward holistic health, realizing the integral interaction between body, mind and spirit in people's lives.

Encourage the active participation of adolescents and young adults in the exploration of personal spiritual practices in their search for meaning and purpose in their lives.

Provide access to a spirituality for later years by increasing the participation of senior citizens in personal spirituality support groups and workshops.

Encourage religious institutions that have neither time nor money to provide individualized spiritual care to avail of the Center's programs and services.

Provide alternative prayer and ritual experiences, especially for women.

Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center
8445 64th Ave
PO Box 701483
Wabasso, FL 32970
772-589-3535
(2/12)

Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center

The primary goal of the Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center is to empower the students it serves to be self-confident, responsible and well-rounded individuals in a safe and nurturing environment. It is the vision of the Dasie Bridgewater Hope Center to remove barriers so the children can concentrate on learning and achieving their full potential by providing programming that reinforces classroom curriculum as well as encourages creative and critical thinking.

Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach

1590 27th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL
Telephone: 772-778-5880

772-778-5249
2012 Member

The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at the corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue, one light south of Route 60 in the heart of Vero Beach, is a new venue for entertainment, education and public interest programs for the Treasure Coast community. It sponsors the “Celebrated Speaker Series” with nationally known people from media, business, politics and sports. Also on site is Bridges Early Learning Center for children from 1-5. Facilities are available for rent to business and community groups ranging from 9 to 900, include meeting rooms, a large auditorium, dining facilities for 120 and on-site catering. Parking for over 300 cars.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF)

2012 Member

Epilepsy Foundation of Florida

The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF), with help from Vero Beach teen Christopher Flaig, is holding the first annual Vero Beach “Walk the Talk for Epilepsy!” walk-a-thon to raise awareness and funds for services for Floridians that suffer from epilepsy and seizure disorders. The proceeds support EFOF programs, such as direct medical and neuropsychological care, advocacy and counseling, research, education and prevention, youth summer camp and more. More than 375,000 Floridians are stricken with epilepsy and seizure disorders. The walk-a-thon starts at 8am on Saturday, February 11, at Riverside Park. Visit www.EpilepsyFLA.org to register or call 772-766-6258 for more information.

Firefighters' Fair

1818 Commerce Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Contact: Toby Turner
Email: Turner9443@bellsouth.net
Phone: 696-0517 cell 978-5882 fax
2012 Member

The Firefighters’ Indian River County Fair is celebrating over 33 years of making smiles so start planning your visit now! Join your friends, family and neighbors for this incredible 10 day journey of in-your-face fun. The Fair has a long history of uncovering smiles, laughter and community spirit. YOU are just as much a part of the excitement as the food, midway, animals, exhibits and entertainment. Youngsters squeal with glee as they enjoy tummy tickling rides and delight in new discoveries at the 4-H livestock barn. Teen thrill-seekers head for the spectacular rides and challenge others to beat their score at the carnival games. Parents laugh out loud as they reminisce with friends and indulge in the sights, sounds and tastes of the Fair. Competitors beam with pride at their ribbon winning entries. And, all the while, Grandma and Grandpa relax and enjoy the exhibits, strolling entertainment and the demolition derby.

Gifford Youth Activity Center
4875 43 Avenue, Vero Beach, 32967
Telephone: 772-794-1005
Director of Development: Tammy Adams tadams@gyac.net
2012 Member

GYAC is a non-profit center that serves children and their families of Indian River County. We provide educational services for people of all ages and give special attention to our youth. Our philosophy is one of holistic education that includes instruction in the arts to include: visual arts, performing arts, drum-line, band, and orchestra (violin). We also operate the Cultural Camp which provides exposure and education to both fine and performing arts.

GWFC Treasure Coast Women
(1/12)

The GFWC Treasure Coast Women, Vero Beach, FL, is a not for profit women’s service organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteerism. We are members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs—the oldest women's clubs and one of the largest women’s service organization in the world. www.gfwc.org

Hibiscus Children Center

696 8th Court
Vero Beach, FL

2012 Member

Mission Statement: To provide safety for abused, abandoned and neglected children through prevention programs, residential programs, shelter programs and recovery programs.

Homeless Family Center
P.O. Box 650855
Vero Beach, FL 32965-0855
Telephone 772.567.2766
Fax 772.567.1454
2012 Member

Homeless Family Center

The Homeless Family Center provides Emergency and Transitional Shelter for Homeless Families from Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties. Our 4th Street facility can accommodate seven families in the Emergency Shelter and twelve families in the Transitional Shelter which translates into a total of 72 individuals that we may house on any given day. We are more than just a roof overhead as we partner with a dedicated group of individuals to provide services for our clients such as children's programs, employment training, and mental health counseling.

Our Mission is to provide opportunities for homeless families to end homelessness by achieving self-sufficiency through education, living wages, and permanent housing.

Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County
PO Box 644, Vero Beach, 32961
6230 77th Street, Vero Beach, 32967
Telephone: 772-388-3331
2012 Member

The Humane Society of Vero Beach operates the county’s only animal shelter, helping over 6,000 animals each year. No animal is ever turned away.
Among the many programs offered are Animal Rescue, Adoption, Lost & Found, Pet Sterilization Services, Pet Behavior Counseling, In-school educational programs, volunteer training & opportunities, Foster Care, Pets for Seniors program, Grief Counseling, Pet visits to nursing homes and homes of shut-ins as well as disaster relief after natural catastrophes.
The Humane Society hosts several educational events and fundraisers throughout the year to assist in the costs of operating their facility.

Humanists Of The Treasure Coast

Website: www.HUMTC.com
Contact: Joe Beck
Phone: 772.934.6167
(2/12)

Humanists of the Treasure Coast

A Florida not for profit corporation, founded in 2009 to provide a supportive community for individuals and families who strive to live ethical lives without religion or the supernatural. Humanists serve in all branches of the military, advocate for the equal treatment of all religious beliefs and sponsor lectures and social activities in Vero Beach, Stuart and Jupiter. Humanists Of The Treasure Coast, values science, compassion guided by rationality, provides weddings, child naming ceremonies, hospital/hospice visits and supports policies that protect people, the environment and animals on the Treasure Coast. For more information contact founder, Joe Beck ,772 934 6167.

Indian River Civic Association
Contact: Cynthia D’Amico
640 Sarina Terr. SW, Vero Beach, FL 32968
E-mail: cdrf0630@yahoo.com
2012 Member

Indian River County Chamber of Commerce

1216 21st Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: 772-567-3491

Penny Chandler info@indianriverchamber.com
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Indian River County Chamber of Commerce

With a quality of life unique even to Florida, Indian River County is where lifestyle and work style unite to create a highly productive and profitable environment. Our Indian River County Chamber of Commerce is a county-wide organization representing the business community by providing services, benefits, and leadership for positive growth. We serve all of Indian River County including Vero Beach, Sebastian, Indian River Shores, Fellsmere, Wabasso, and the Town of Orchid.

Indian River County Recreation Department

1840 25 Street, Vero Beach, 32960
Telephone: 772-567-8000
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The Indian River County Recreation Department offers youth and adult athletics, family activiites and special teen events at many of the 41 parks, including oceanfront, riverfront, inland parks and regional parks the the county manages. The County provides exceptional recreation opportunities for residents as well as visitors.

Indian River County Victims Rights Coalition
411 South Second Street
Fort Pierce, FL
Phone: 772.462-1390
(11/11)

Indian River County Impact 100

2012 Member

Indian River County IMPACT 100 is a philanthropic initiative that allows women to pool their resources to create one significant gift that will make a transformational impact on our community. The women who each give $1,000 have the opportunity to participate and ultimately vote for a non-profit organization whose grant application would transform our community in a meaningful way. In 2011-2012 we have successfully recruited 408 members from a variety of communities, backgrounds and beliefs, thereby allowing Impact 100 to award four grants of $100,000 each at the annual meeting April 19, 2012. These non-profit organizations have had the opportunity in turn, to introduce, educate, and inspire the women of Impact 100 through the agencies' individual missions.

For further information or to contact us, see our website at www.impact100ir.com or visit us on Facebook

Junior League of Indian River
Contact: Estelle Welte
1795 Coral Way South, VB 32963
559-8782
Email: ewelte@meddatsys.com
2012 Member

Kashi Foundation
11155 Roseland Road, Sebastian|
Phone:772-589-1403
EMail: kashinfo@kashi.org

2012 Member
Kashi Foundation

Kashi is an international, interfaith spiritual community founded in 1976 by Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati. Ma Jaya, a spiritual leader, yoga master, artist, author, AIDS activist and humanitarian, serves as a Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. Kashi embraces all people without distinction as to religion, race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Kashi is dedicated to fostering service and world peace; its mission supports human rights, spiritual freedom, and equality. As a hub of cultural diversity, the KashiCenter for Advanced Spiritual Studies offers weekly classes in yoga, meditation, and devotional singing, with a wide variety of workshops, retreats and programs, giving participants the opportunity to enrich both their cultural and spiritual lives. Anyone who would like a tour of Kashi is invited to call the main office.

Learning Alliance

(12/11)

The Learning Alliance, in cooperation with its community partners, is dedicated to delivering the latest advances in science-based education techniques to area teachers. Neuro-scientists are learning about the architecture of the brain and how the brain learns to read, and we at The Learning Alliance have identified the teaching methods that best harness this new understanding.

In our effort to radically improve our children’s literacy rates, we are all stakeholders. Partnerships between schools, civic youth organizations, non-profits, universities, philanthropists and parents are all critical to our success. The good news is that we all have every reason to believe that positive changes are not just possible, but that they are on the near horizon.

Main Street Vero Beach

2041 14 Avenue, Vero Beach FL 32960
Phone: 772-480-8353
EMail: info@mainstreetverobeach.org
(3/12)

Main Street Vero Beach is a group of interested residents, property owners, government, business, and professional people dedicated to the promotion of civic pride and community involvement in the historic downtown area. This association works to make downtown Vero Beach an attractive, safe place to live, shop, work and play. MSVB hosts Downtown Friday Street Parties several times throughout the year.

Maya Matters

PO Box 117
Vero Beach, FL 32961
Contact: Cynthia D'Amico
Email: CDRF0630@yahoo.com

(10/11)

A new charitable organization in Vero Beach, Maya Matters was founded in 2009 as a non profit helping hand to families of children with cancer providing financial and social support to Floridians. Maya, a beautiful 4 year old girl, battled a rare form of Leukemia for two years before succumbing to the disease. During this time she expressed a wish to help other children. Maya Matters sprang from her desire.

Tax-deductible contributions are gratefully accepted and can be sent to Maya Matters at the address above.

Republican Women of Indian River
P.O. Box 5006
Vero Beach, FL 32961
Contact: Linda Teetz
EMail: LLTeetz@aol.com
2012 Member

The Republican Women of Indian River (RWIR) is an organization comprised of registered Republican women voters. RWIR was founded on March 28th, 1950 and is the 5th oldest Republican woman’s club in Florida. Our fundraising allows us to support the local community--we host a yearly party for St. Francis Manor residents and grant scholarships for graduating high school seniors. In addition, we are a huge supporter of the military. We send packages monthly to soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan and, for several years, we have sent Christmas gifts to military children at Ft. Campbell, KY. We meet on the second Monday of each month.

Saint Edwards School
1895 Saint Edwards Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Telephone: 772-492-2364
2012 Member

Saint Edwards School (Non-Profit)

Saint Edward’s School is a non-profit, co-educational, PK through 12, college preparatory school committed to educational excellence. The School community promotes an environment of advocacy, challenges the whole student, cultivates moral courage and spiritual growth, and inspires a lifelong passion for learning.
Located on the School’s south campus is the Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts. This state of the art facility seats 780 people and is available for outside rentals. For more information, contact Jennifer Patty, Theatre Arts Director and Waxlax Center Administrator, at 772-492-2371.

Sebastian Charter Junior High

782 Wave Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
Contact: Anita Taylor Email: ataylor@scjh.org
Phone: 388-8838
(8/12)

Temple Beth Shalom of Vero Beach

2012 Member

The Source

2012 Member

Treasure Coast Women
(2/12)

Trinity Episcopal Church
2365 Pine Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 567-1146

(11/12)

Trinity Episcopal Church - venue for Suommerfest 2011

Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774
P.O. Box 158
1350 26^th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Contact: Carol Palowich – cnbjvp@comcast.net
(7/12)

Vero Beach Recreation Department

1725 17th Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Telephone: 772-567-2144

Fax: 772-778-7496
2012 Member

At seven locations around the city, the Vero Beach Recreation Department has a wide variety of activities including tennis, shuffleboard, gymnastics, aquatics, clogging, square dancing, piano lessons, bridge, movies as well as Spring Break and summer Camps for kids and several family oriented special events throughout the year. Activities take place at Bethel Creek House, Leisure Square, Rec. Admin. Building, River House, Riverside Racquet Complex, Royal Palm Pointe, and the Vero Beach Community Center. See Also Tour-Performing Arts.

Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program - Connected for Kids
PO Box 121
Vero Beach, FL 32961
Contact: Barbara Ford
bford@ircgov.com
2012 Member

Youth Guidance

The primary purpose of Youth Guidance is to match each of its nearly 700 at-risk K-12 grade children with a volunteer mentor 21 years or older and keep youth engaged in positive educational, cultural and recreational year-round activities. Mentors spend just a few hours a week with their mentee doing friendship-based activities that they both enjoy. The agency is actively seeking volunteers to serve as mentors, tutors, or periodic volunteers at ongoing activities for the unmatched children in the program, or to provide regular help in the office. For more information about the many programs and services provided by Youth Guidance please visit www.ircyouth.com or call 772-770-5040.

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Cultural Council of Indian River County

2041 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Phone (772) 770-4857 FAX (772) 770-3403

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