Dyer Difference Award assists Vietnam veterans and Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Way back in 1957, a group of Florida Sheriffs gathered to discuss the problem with the young boys in their communities getting into trouble with law enforcement because they didn’t have a whole lot of stability, consistency, and love in their home lives. Collectively, [...]
Indian River businesses partner with Master’s Academy to equip students for the workforce Nine outstanding students from Master’s Academy will be presented with Apprenticeship Diplomas this spring after successfully completing intensive, real-world training through the school’s growing Vocational Technology (Vo-Tech) program. These unique apprenticeships, made possible by dedicated partnerships with local businesses such as Dyer [...]
Vero Beach teen artist and writer Alayna Nguyen releases inspiring children's book In August 2024, 13-year-old Alayna Nguyen faced the sudden and bewildering onset of severe tics, marking the beginning of a challenging odyssey through, various medical consultations that left her and her family seeking answers. Unwilling to ‘just live with it,’ they pursued holistic [...]
Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosts 3rd Annual Chart Your Course Career Expo The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Chart Your Course, a maritime and marine industry career expo at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club and Fort Pierce River Walk Center. In attendance were 103 students from St. Lucie Public Schools [...]
New Born Learning Trail Opens Beachside in Vero Beach United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with Communications International and the City of Vero Beach, unveiled a New Born Learning Trail at Jaycee Park, offering families an interactive educational experience. This trail, the 7th in Indian River County, is designed to engage parents, grandparents, [...]
Humane Society of St. Lucie County holds “Kids to Kitties Reading Program” Saturdays The Humane Society of St. Lucie County is excited to announce the official launch of its Kids to Kitties reading session, beginning Saturday, February 15th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter. This weekly event will offer kids in the [...]
Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund Inc. was recently recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to promote skilled trades to young adults. This grant will enhance our Careers in Construction Treasure Coast events, where [...]
From piggy bank to family banking: BofA launches new solution to help parents raise financially savvy kids Only 47% of college students feel financially prepared for the “real world” Bank of America recently announced a new solution to help parents support their children as they begin their financial journeys. SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking is a bank [...]
Santa Seeking Talent in Vero Beach The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department will present Santa Seeking Talent, an original holiday production on Dec. 8, 2024. The production will be held at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center and there will be two shows, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Santa Seeking Talent is [...]
DEWALT helps Grow the Trades with local grant DEWALT is awarding nearly $4 million in Grow the Trades grants to 166 organizations in the U.S. and Canada focused on skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople Grants and scholarships support trades education in fields including concrete, mechanical, finishing and pipe trades. DEWALT is also encouraging high [...]