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Education
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTIES INC. 772-567-7480 elcirmo.org MISSION: To partner with parents, providers, and communities to ensure quality early learning experiences through programmatic and financial support Founded: 2001
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC. 772-564-0034 edfoundationirc.org MISSION: To fund school programs and services that support opportunities for students to achieve academic success in pre-K through 12th grades
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Website design/ management, event planning/support, social media/communications, marketing/graphic design, classroom volunteer, fundraising, clerical/mailings, photographer/videographer, financial/in-kind donation, publicity/public relations, computer/software skills/ technology, science fair judge/volunteer Founded: 1991
HAITI PARTNERS 772-539-8521 haitipartners.org MISSION: Helping Haitians change Haiti through education
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Office, special event and other volunteers welcome Founded: 2009
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION 772-462-4786, 866-792-4772, ext. 4786 irscfoundation.org MISSION: To receive, hold, invest, and administer property and to make expenditures to, or for the benefit of, Indian River State College by providing scholarships, hightechnology equipment, faculty chairs, support of capital projects and improvements to enhance student accessibility and improve the learning environment at IRSC
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Serve as mentors for Take Stock in Children scholarship recipients and as peer leaders to share knowledge with lifelong learning peers through the Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning Founded: 1965
Miss B’s Learning Bees
Saint Edward’s School
Indian River State College MISS B’S LEARNING BEES INC. 772-713-4130 missbslearningbees.org MISSION: Assist children from deep pockets of poverty in reaching and maintaining proficiency in the areas of reading, math, and science MAIN EVENT: Fall Fundraiser Nov. 21, 2022
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Become a learning buddy to build relationships with students while they learn Founded: 2014
REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION/RCMA 239-658-3560 rcma.org MISSION: To open doors to opportunity through quality childcare and education from crib to high school and beyond MAIN EVENT: Lipman Family Farms Golf Classic
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various school helper opportunities requiring background check Founded: 1965
SAINT EDWARD’S SCHOOL 772-231-4136 steds.org MISSION: To provide a community and culture that promotes lifelong learning by developing critical thinking, collaboration, and thorough preparation for college and the future with a focus on the whole child, led by a strong faculty who work to help all students reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond and founded upon the Episcopal tradition
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various school helper opportunities available, pending background check confirmation Founded: 1965
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 772-569-9869 sfindianriver.org MISSION: To offer hope, encouragement and scholarship opportunities to Indian River County students with financial need who demonstrate the desire and academic ability to succeed in pursuing a post-secondary education MAIN EVENT: Dan K. Richardson & William L. Marine Scholarship Foundation Golf Classic
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various events Founded: 1965
– BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
SEBASTIAN CHARTER JUNIOR HIGH 772-388-8838 scjh.org MISSION: To provide an educational environment where students will have learning opportunities that set high expectations for academic growth, foster individual achievement, and stress character development Founded: 2000
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 772-567-5457 sthelenschoolvero.org MISSION: To provide a quality Catholic education that incorporates faith, academics, service, and leadership, and to encourage students to become confident and productive learners who are “making good things happen”
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Various fundraising and volunteer activities available Founded: 1940
TREASURE COAST GIRLS COALITION 772-202-8170 treasurecoastgirls.org MISSION: To empower girls and young women ages 9–18 through enhanced STEM curriculum, digital technology, and emotional intelligence training MAIN EVENT: Seeds of Change annual celebration, April 2023
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Administrative, development/ community outreach and events, math and science coach, and mentoring grades 5–12 (coach and mentoring roles require Level II background screening) Founded: 2021
Sebastian Charter Junior High
Success Stories
Miss B’s Learning Bees
AJAY
Kindergartner Ajay joined Miss B’s afterschool enrichment program, founded by LaToya Bullard, last fall. Initially, his report card revealed that he was at the “D” level— developing understanding of skills and in need of support. With encouragement from Miss B’s volunteers, Ajay attended the program faithfully and worked really hard.
Throughout the year, he continued to make amazing gains in his work with i-Ready, an online student assessment and personalized instruction tool, and IXL, a curriculum resource.
Ajay finished the year at the “MA” level, indicating that he was mastering the skills and proficient in his understanding of them. Now, early in his academic career, he is already on the path to success!
