VBMA offers Winter Term art classes Artists at all levels are welcome to enroll in VBMA winter workshops and classes. Ten- and five-week courses begin on January 6. A second session of five-week courses begins on February 10. Winter term features a variety of two- and three-day intensive workshops in ceramics, photography, expressive drawing, and [...]
Whiskers in Wonderland: A holiday bazaar for a cause The Humane Society of St. Lucie County announces its 4th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Whiskers in Wonderland, on Saturday, Dec. 14th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. This free event promises a magical evening filled with family fun, pet-friendly activities, and holiday cheer! Bring the whole family – [...]
Kara Stimpson joins Helping People Succeed as president and CEO Kara Stimpson, the new president and CEO of Helping People Succeed, had an ah-ha moment two years ago while she was touring Florida colleges with her two youngest children. Stimpson says, “We were so enjoying ourselves, driving up the coast of Florida, visiting campuses and [...]
Economic Opportunities Council (EOC) is awarded Early Head Start grant from Dept. of Health and Human Services The Economic Opportunities Council (EOC) of Indian River has been awarded an Early Head Start grant to support the vital needs of 40 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers in Indian River County. This grant will enable EOC to [...]
Honor loved ones at annual Tree of Life Remembrance Ceremonies Treasure Coast Hospice will hold its annual Tree of Life remembrance ceremonies in December, giving the community an opportunity to come together to honor loved ones during the holiday season. This year, Tree of Life events will be held in Ft. Pierce and Stuart and [...]
Lynne Barletta awarded 2024 Community Advocate of the Year by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Lynne Barletta, founder of the Florida Faith Alliance and a relentless advocate against human trafficking, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Community Advocate of the Year Award by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody through the annual Florida Human Trafficking Summit [...]
United Way of Indian River County Invites applications for education grants United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) announced the opening of the application period for grant funding in the Education Impact Area through the Community Impact Fund. Established with the goal of supporting high-performing nonprofit organizations aligned with UWIRC's strategic priorities of Education, Financial Stability, and [...]
VIM Clinic’s Dr. Jordan Bromberg Shines at TEDx Port Saint Lucie Event Dr. Jordan Bromberg, Medical Director at VIM Clinic, recently took the stage at the TEDx Port Saint Lucie "EMERGE" Conference, held recently at the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce. The event provided an opportunity for community members to engage with bold new [...]
The newest Source initiative: A coloring book for the young and old When it comes to describing what The Source is all about, it’s a pretty complex explanation. That might not have been the case 5, 10 or even 30 years ago when the programs and services were streamlined to serving the needy by offering free meals and bible [...]
Project LIFT participants lifting others, too The aftermath of the recent storm brought out the best in young men in Fort Pierce involved in Project LIFT! The participants of the program stepped right up and helped clean up some of the devastation that took place. And while it was a lot of hard work, the [...]