Human Services

Wounded Waters

“It’s not the style of clothes one wears ... nor the amount of money one has in the bank that matters. It is simply service that measures success.”

– GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

AMERICAN RED CROSS 561-307-2929 MISSION: To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors MAIN EVENT: International Red Cross Ball, March 2023

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Disaster relief (prepare, respond, recover) caseworkers and logistics; youth preparedness instructors; and board members Founded: 1881

CAMP HAVEN INC. 772-999-3625 camphaven.net MISSION: To rebuild the lives of homeless men in Indian River County by providing temporary residency along with employment, psychological, and personal counseling MAIN EVENT: Diamonds in the Rough Gala, Feb. 23, 2023

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Teach a class to our residents, provide clerical support, perform facilities maintenance projects Founded: 2012

CAREER SOURCE RESEARCH COAST 866-482-4473 careersourcerc.com MISSION: To provide opportunities and improve lives; our vision is to be the catalyst empowering our communities towards economic success

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Board membership, committee membership Founded: 1985

INDIAN RIVER FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION irffb.com MISSION: To support the health, safety, and welfare of the Indian River firefighting community by providing financial, physical, and emotional assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need MAIN EVENT: Mental Health Awareness Golf Tournament, Oct. 10, 2022; Firefighters for Clean Water Fishing Tournament, June 16–17, 2023 Founded: 2012

United Against Poverty KRISTINA CONN FOUNDATION 772-202-2107 mykcf.org MISSION: To assist families who experience life challenges due to sudden and or unexpected crises and to reassure them there is always love and hope

MAIN EVENT: October–December Christmas Family Gift Event, website family fundraising (ongoing)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Help with fundraising events, committee volunteers, gift wrapping and distribution volunteers, marketing and administrative assistance Founded: 2016

LIFEBUILDERS OF THE TREASURE COAST INC. 772-337-5691 lifebuilderstc.com MISSION: To reduce crime and recidivism and assist low-income individuals who come in contact with Treasure Coast courts as a consequence of criminal behavior or a dependency action

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Annual fundraising event, application processing, client communications, and office support Founded: 2009

LITERACY SERVICES OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-778-2223 literacyservicesirc.org MISSION: To provide quality literacy tutoring to local adults so they and their families can better contribute to the community through improved literacy skills

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Tutoring, office support, serving on committees Founded: 1971

THE RIVER FUND INC. 772 589-5076 riverfund.org MISSION: To support and affirm all people, including the poor, those who often are alone and in need—regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender, enriching lives of those who give and those who receive

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Assist at mobile pantry in Gifford twice monthly Founded: 1990

MARTINA TANNERY

Success Stories

Literacy Services of Indian River County

MICHELD

Numbers have always come more easily to Micheld than words. As a little girl in Colombia, she acquired a love of numbers while counting chocolates with her uncle.

Thus, when she moved to the United States as a young adult, she found improving her English to be a daunting task—until she found Literacy Services, that is.

Micheld began studying with Literacy Services tutor Ursula Duguid in November 2020. To date, the pair have spent more than 200 hours together working on Micheld’s English language skills.

While working full time, Micheld enrolled at Indian River State College. One of her first classes was English Composition, which she found challenging as a non-native speaker. She worked hard to pass that class along with her difficult math courses.

Micheld’s hard work under Ursula’s tutelage is paying off. At Literacy Services’ Fiftieth Anniversary Student Celebration earlier this year, Micheld was named Student of the Year for her dedication and achievements. She addressed more than 200 people in English, reading a story she’d written for the commemorative book Stories by the Sea.

Micheld continues her studies at IRSC, pursuing her dream of becoming an engineer.

Success Stories

United Against Poverty “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

– CORETTA SCOTT KING

A.J.

When A.J. was referred to United Against Poverty by one of its nonprofit partners, Dynamic Life, he was at a low point in his life. He was dealing with substance addiction, homelessness, and estrangement from his family, including his young son. He was desperate to change his life and ready to take the necessary steps to do so.

He committed to UP’s Success Training Employment Program (STEP), a four-week course that prepares participants to enter the work force. In that period, UP staff saw A.J. grow in confidence, emotional intelligence, and understanding of the value he would bring to the workforce.

A.J. graduated from STEP and immediately had the honor of ringing the ceremonial bell indicating that he had secured employment. He was hired as a production tech with Perricone Farms, a citrus company. He has reconnected with his son and the rest of his family and continues to work with his United Against Poverty success coach as he pursues his personal and professional goals.

THE SALVATION ARMY 772-978-0265 salvationarmyverobeach.org MISSION: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination MAIN EVENT: Red Kettle Campaign November–December 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Food pantry, thrift store, emergency disaster services, youth character building, summer camp Founded: 1865

UNITED AGAINST POVERTY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-564-9365 upirc.org MISSION: To serve those in poverty by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, personal empowerment training, and active referrals to other collaborative social service providers MAIN EVENT: 5K Trot Against Poverty, Nov. 24, 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Hands-on work at the campus, family volunteer nights, supervised community service programs, committee and board membership Founded: 2003

VETERANS COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC. 772-410-5820 veteranscouncilirc.club MISSION: To support all Indian River County veterans through the collective effort of veteran organizations, civic associations, and the local community, thereby raising awareness of veteran needs and of their contributions to society

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Public affairs, emergency aid to veterans, student scholarships, fundraising, community outreach and assistance to veteran homeowners with home repairs, event committee participation, clerical support Founded: 1987

WOUNDED WATERS 772-321-9366 woundedwaters.org MISSION: To give wounded warriors, including combat veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, outdoor adventures such as fishing trips, so they can take a break from worrying about all the stressors of daily life and bond with others who can relate to their experiences

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Boat owners, graphic designers, those skilled in search engine optimization, and others interested in helping the troops Founded: 2017