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Community Organizations
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2501 27th Avenue Suite A-8
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: (772) 563-0505 Fax: (772) 563-0758 
The Alzheimer/Parkinson Association of Indian River county, Inc. seeks to promote the highest quality of life for families and loved-ones afflicted with Alzheimer's and/or Parkinson's disease. We meet on the first Monday of every month except for holidays when we meet on the second Monday. We usually bring a brown bag lunch at 11:00 and at noon have informative speakers. (06/10)
American Association of University Women, Vero Beach Branch
P. O. Box 2143 Vero Beach FL 32961
Telephone: (772) 231-1267
(12/10)
 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 author 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.
P. O. Box 643068 Vero Beach FL 32964
Telephone: 772-299-7449
(3/10)
 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County is a private, non-profit agency chartered by Boys & Girls Clubs of America with policy set by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of local residents; is managed by a full-time President/CEO, assisted by full-time career professionals, part-time assistants and program volunteers; operates three professionally staffed, fully-equipped facilities providing safe places to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring adults, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences for youth ages 6-18.
The Boys & Girls Clubs also operates a teen community service outreach program – Youth Volunteer Corps – that enriches the lives of youth through volunteer opportunities while addressing community needs; and, makes a positive impact on young lives by building self-esteem and encouraging the development of values and skills during critical periods of childhood growth.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County offers its members programs in six core areas: character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; sports fitness and recreation; community service; and, the arts. Programs are carefully designed to support achievement of development outcomes for young people that include positive self-identity; educational, employment, social, emotional and cultural competencies; community and civic involvement; health and well-being; and a moral compass.
Programs in the arts are designed to enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.
1550 24th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: 772-567-1233
(11/10)
 Art at the Center for Spiritual Care - The Center for Spiritual Care offers programs for individuals and small groups to foster spiritual deepening and healing. Annually, we offer several exhibitions and workshops relating art to spirituality, giving visitors and clients an appreciation of the spiritual aspects of the creative process. We also offer workshops using pottery, collage, icon painting, knitting and water color to highlight aspects of participants' spiritual journeys, and to develop our capacities for personal and communal creativity.
Character Counts! of Indian River County, Inc.
PO Box 607, Vero Beach, FL 32961
Telephone: 772-770-1112
(3/10)
 The Character Counts! coalition of Indian River County, Inc. is part of a national initiative, the Josephson Institute of Ethnics, that has also had a successful global influence because of its strong message and promotion of the Six Pillars of Character.
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility Fairness, Caring and Citizenship re universally accepted moral principles and ethical considerations that should govern our lives.
Those of us fortunate enough to live, work or visit in Vero Beach Sebastian, Gifford, Indian River Shores, Fellsmere or the Town of Orchid areas know what a special community we have in Indian River County. The feeling of a great place to live is two-fold: a wonderful environment and the integrity with which people relate to each other.
6 Pillars of Character
- Trustworthiness,
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Caring
- Citizenship
Democratic Women's Club of Indian River County
PO Box
Vero Beach, FL
(2/10)
1590 27th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL
Telephone: 772-778-5880
772-778-5249
(03/11) 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.
Gifford Youth Activity Center
4875 43 Avenue, Vero Beach, 32967
Telephone: 772-794-1005
(2/11)
 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.
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Vero Beach, FL 32962
(2/10)
PO Box 644, Vero Beach, 32961
6230 77th Street, Vero Beach, 32967
Telephone: 772-388-3331
(2/11)  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.
1216 21st Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: 772-567-3491
Penny Chandler info@indianriverchamber.com
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 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.
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.
4568 N. U.S. Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Telephone: 772-562-9860 x 218
Fax: 772-562-8732
(11/10)
 Indian River Habitat is an ecumenical Christian ministry that works in partnership with people from all walks of life and faiths to build homes and communities with those in need and to encourage everyone involved to live and grow into all God intended.
Junior League of Indian River
PO Box 3008, Vero Beach, FL 32964
EMail: jloir@yahoo.com
(3/10)
11155 Roseland Road, Sebastian
Telephone: 772-589-1403
EMail: kashinfo@kashi.org
(8/10)
 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 Kashi Center 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. More information is also available at the web site.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million in research specifically targeting blood cancers.
Main Street Vero Beach
P.O. Box 6253
Vero Beach, FL 32961
Maria Kovachev, Executive Director
EMail: maria@mainstreetverobeach.org
Telephone: 772-480-8353
(1/10)
 Main Street Vero Beach focuses efforts on building community support for completion downtown renovations, aesthetic improvements to the Twin Pairs, events and public awareness and other important projects that upgrade the image of our community's core district as a welcome destination for the community as a whole. We continually work behind the scenes with downtown stakeholders, prospects and other community organizations concerned with the preservation of our community's historic assets. Main Street Vero Beach is the sponsor of "Downtown Friday" a popular special events street party held in historic downtown several times a year. Admission is free.
Sponsor of the Hibiscus Festival 
Save the Chimps
PO Box 12220, Fort Pierce, FL 34979
(12/10)
Sebastian Charter Junior High
782 Wave Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
(3/11)
700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
Telephone: 772-589-5969
Fax: 772-589-5993
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The SRA Chamber of Commerce is a pro-active, member supported association of businesses, organizations, and united in their efforts to support a healthy business environment, promote business development, encourage growth of tourism and to use its collective strength to enhance the quality of life in the community.
Saint Edwards School
1895 Saint Edwards Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Telephone: 772-492-2364
Contact: Tom Eccleston, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, ext. 164
(1/11)
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.
Treasure Coast Women
(2/11)
1725 17th Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Telephone: 772-567-2144
Fax: 772-778-7496
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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.
Veterans Council of Indian River County
(3/11)
Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program
Connected for Kids
PO Box 121
Vero Beach, FL 32961
Contact: Barbara Ford
bford@ircgov.com
(1/11)
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Cultural Council of Indian River County - Your Event Connection.
2036 14th Avenue #103, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Phone (772) 770-4857 FAX (772) 770-3403
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