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The Veterans Council of Indian River County (VCIRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to <br />supporting veterans and their families. It has grown to become a collaboration of 24 veterans <br />organizations and over 45 non -veterans entities who contribute to the welfare of veterans. <br />Current VCIRC programs serving exclusively Indian River County are: <br />• Transportation Program for veterans, taking hundreds of veterans & caregivers annually <br />to medical appointments locally and to the West Palm Beach VA Hospital. <br />• Upward American Veterans (UAV) providing routine emergency and living expenses <br />to qualified veterans and their immediate families as well as assisting with future <br />family sustainability. Funds supporting veterans through UAV have exceeded $146K <br />since 2012. <br />• Veterans Outreach - program to contact recently separated service members (veterans), <br />providing them guidance, and establishing collaborative relationships with Indian River <br />County organizations that support such veterans. <br />• Honoring Veterans all year, including Honor Guard funeral duties, Memorial and <br />Veteran's Day ceremonies hosted on Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary. <br />• Veterans in the Classroom Program - teaching students about respect for the nation, <br />flag honors, military service and citizenship. <br />• Food for Vets serving 100-150 veteran households per month. <br />• Employment Assistance — in partnership with the Treasure Coast Human Resource <br />Association to assist in identifying and placing veterans with employment opportunities. <br />• Scholarship Program in partnership with Indian River State College — provide financial <br />support to veteran students. <br />• Volunteers working,at the Indian River Mall Victory Military Store where proceeds <br />generated are used to benefit veterans organizations throughout Indian River County. <br />nsr anv cemncar►ons anaior accreairarrons oorainea <br />The Veterans Council does not hold any certifications or accreditations as an Agency. However <br />the drivers who are employed by the Council for West Palm Beach are required to maintain a <br />Class C driver's license, meet requirements to have VA credentials, and pass the CPR <br />Certification Exam. The drivers are also subject to random drug testing. We comply with the <br />Florida Statute regarding Contributions (Document #N19288). Our Florida Certificate of Tax <br />Exemption number is #85-8012708155C-8 <br />201 <br />