Major gift from legacy citrus grower for UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center
A heritage citrus grower who saw local fruit production rise in the world’s premier grapefruit region has willed a legacy gift to sustain the fruit industry he loved. John T. Moose left the largest individual gift that the University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce has ever received. The $260,000 contribution comes in the same year as the center’s 75th anniversary and will help serve local agriculture and natural resources protection with research, Extension and education. ...Read More>>
Winter Fest 2023 features open car and truck show
Like peanut butter and jelly or cookies and milk, some things just go together perfectly. One of those things is hot cars and rock and roll music, and you’ll be able to get a heaping helping of both on January 7th as the Hutchinson Island’s Winter Fest 2023 kicks off with an Open Car and Truck Show on Saturday, January 7th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Causeway Cove Marina...Read More>>
Children’s Services Council announces
Community Impact Award winners
Children's Services Council's latest Community Impact Award Winner is truly someone who goes above and beyond every day. Jeannette Smet is the Director of Youth and Family Services at the soon to be ARC of the Treasure Coast. Since taking over the operations of our funded after school and summer program, Jeannette has almost doubled the daily attendance in the program. Her dedication to ensuring that the youth in her programs succeed is evident by her commitment to participating in every student's IEP meetings at school to be an advocate for them...Read More>>
The City of Fort Pierce seeks
small business poll input
The City of Fort Pierce Economic Development Division releases new Small Business Development poll to gauge the state of the small business community within the city.
The purpose of the program is to garner feedback from small business owners in an effort to create new programs and initiatives specifically designed to help small businesses with growth and sustainability...Read More>>
Nonprofit News
With a tropical twist, Pinot & Picasso a hit
Helping People Succeed offered a casually elegant “With a Tropical Twist” vibe at this year’s Pinot & Picasso fundraiser, which was happily embraced by the close to 200 attendees...Read More
A day in the life of the residents at Save the Chimps
Ever wondered exactly what your support means to our chimpanzee residents? It means that every day, they wake up with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their day will be filled with love, companionship, care, and freedom...Read More
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