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Gifford Neighborhood Plan 2014 ti Community Development N N ➢ Community Organizations \ Many civic organizations have a strong presence in Gifford. Those organizations include the Gifford Youth Activities Center, the Progressive Civic League of Gifford, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, the Habitat for Humanity, Every Dream Has A Price, Indian River State College, the school district, numerous churches, and others. Existing organizations offer many services to Gifford residents, including training and education, economic assistance, recreational and artistic activities, and community building. By coordinating and promoting each other's projects, those organizations can increase their success and reach into the community. ➢ Community Facilities and Centers Community facilities in Gifford include Gifford Park, the Gifford Youth Activities Center, the Gifford Aquatic Center, the Gifford Community Center, the Gifford Health Center and others. Those facilities offer numerous educational, medical and recreational services and resources, including ball fields, playgrounds, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, swimming, classrooms, meeting rooms, computers, a kitchen, and a gymnasium. Support of these facilities will ensure continued service to the Gifford community ➢ Economic Development Organizations Several organizations work to bring businesses to Gifford and/or offer services intended to increase the employability of individuals. Those groups include the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, Indian River State College, the school district, Workforce Solutions, the Economic Development Council, Indian River County / City of Vero Beach Enterprise Zone, and others. Those groups work to match employers and potential employees. They also work with employers to identify the types of skills employers are looking for in employees. Finally, several of those groups provide a wide range of technical, vocational, and business training to Gifford residents and others. ➢ Unemployment and under employment The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce is primarily responsible for the recruitment of new businesses. In so doing, the Chamber must continue to work closely with those organizations in Gifford that can help match residents with jobs and appropriate job training. Those organizations include Indian River State College, the school district, Workforce Solutions, Indian River County/ City of Vero Beach Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee, and the Economic Development Council. Community Development Indian River County 58