INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — CASTLE, a local child abuse education and prevention organization, recently received a $5,000 grant from the Exchange Club of Indian River Foundation. CASTLE has lost close to $1 million in funding this year due to government cuts.
“This money is a blessing for our families,” said Theresa Garbarino May, Executive Director of CASTLE. “CASTLE is truly grateful for the tremendous support that we have received from the Exchange Club of Indian River Foundation. This gift will help local children and families throughout Indian River County immediately and throughout the year. We also hope this will encourage other corporations and civic clubs to step up like the Exchange Club of Indian River has for so many years.”
CASTLE, the Child Abuse Services, Training and Life Enrichment organization on the Treasure Coast, relies on various funding to operate its many programs.
But sponsorship by local businesses and civic clubs is critical to CASTLE’s ongoing success. Although CASTLE receives funding from federal, state and local government agencies, United Way, Exchange Clubs, and fundraising events, community donations are necessary to bring State and Federal funding to the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee.
For the next fiscal year the CASTLE must raise over $600,000 to secure government funding.
For more information about CASTLE, its programs and services, or to become a CASTLE sponsor, call Chris Robertson at CASTLE (772) 567-5700, or e-mail crobertson@castletc.org.