The American Red Cross of Martin County prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. We respond approximately every 20 hours to emergencies and disasters across the region—home fires, floods, and weather related emergencies—and more, providing shelter, food, clothing and emotional support at no cost to those in need.
The agency’s all volunteer Board of Directors has formulated the following as its vision statement: “211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast envisions a community where people in crisis receive the information and support they need to weather life’s storms.”
At Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, we provide comprehensive medical care to the working uninsured in Martin County, through the efforts and expertise of volunteer medical and lay personnel, at no charge to the patient.
Project L.I.F.T. (Life Initiatives for Teens) began in March 2010 when licensed psychotherapist Bob Zaccheo struggled to find a way to connect with teenage boys in his office at a non-profit mental health agency in Martin County, Florida. With a focus on substance abuse counseling, he found that young teenage boys refused to participate in the therapy sessions. Zaccheo recognized the key to success was to get them out of the office and provide incentives to keep them motivated toward life improvement.
Before beginning Project LIFT, Zaccheo interviewed teenage boys and discovered they wanted to learn a trade or work on automobiles. He traded in his desk for a pair of work boots, rented a nearby garage, and spent time working with his patients repairing vehicles. He invited five teens to participate in an intensive 14-week session combining vocational skills training, substance abuse treatment, group and individual mental health therapy and mentoring.
Love and Hope in Action’s goal is to reduce hunger and mitigate serious health and safety risks for adults and families who are homeless and/or indigent living in Martin County, Florida. We offer a comprehensive array of programs and services to meet their basic needs and assist them with a plan to reach self-sufficiency.
The Indian River State College Foundation enhances access and quality of education for students by attracting and managing private contributions from individuals, corporations, and private foundations. The IRSC Foundation awards more than $3.5 million in scholarships each year to assist students in gaining a college education. Take Stock in Children is a comprehensive program that helps at-risk, low-income children succeed by providing college scholarships, volunteer mentors, student advocates/case managers, early intervention, and long-term support. High standards, parental involvement, and community support are crucial to the program’s success.
House of Hope provides assistance to Martin County residents in need. All House of Hope services are nested within Project HOPE (Helping Others Progress through Empowerment), ensuring that all people seeking help receive some level of case management. The services include Client Choice Pantry, Clothes Closet, Financial Assistance, Information and Referrals and Case Management. 
The Nature Center offers both on and off-site native wildlife presentations and field experiences to local natural areas. The Spring Program Series, offered in February and March, presents the public with field trips to natural areas and nighttime lectures with experts.
Little League® Baseball and Softball is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world, but regardless of where they are played, each of them share the same core mission. Little League believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. Joined together by one common goal, every local league is part of One Team. One Little League.
The Hobe Sound Early Learning Center is a place where the work of children is valued and individuality respected, the importance of family is esteemed, and community involvement is encouraged. Our experienced and dedicated staff is committed to providing the highest level of education and care for each child enrolled in our programs.