United Way of Indian River County
Healthy Families Florida
Indian River County Healthy Start
Safe Families for Children
Childcare Resources
Treasure Coast Community Health
Tykes and Teens
WHAT: Pinwheels for Prevention awareness campaign kick off on Wear Blue Day and planting two 6ft tall pinwheels and several pinwheel gardens.
The Pinwheels for Prevention campaign helps to educate communities about the importance of supporting children and families. Shining in the sun, the pinwheel reflects the bright future all children deserve and our belief that getting it right early is less costly than trying to fix it later.
WHERE: United Way Center, 1836 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
WHEN: 9:30 AM on Monday, April 3, 2023
WHY: The blue pinwheel is the nationally recognized prevention symbol because it represents happy, healthy childhoods all children deserve. In 2008, the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign was launched as a grassroots effort for individuals and organizations across the U.S. to take action. The campaign promotes healthy child development while raising awareness to prevent child abuse and neglect—before it ever happens. More local information at UnitedWayIRC.org/Pinwheel
PHOTO OPP: – Local agencies planting 6ft tall pinwheels outside the United Way Center
– Pinwheel garden display
– Community members are encouraged to plant pinwheels in front of their offices, buildings, churches, and homes.
United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every community member. United Way works with local programs to provide resources to individuals and families in crisis today while working year-round to improve community conditions and create lasting solutions. We are effectively building a strong foundation and improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. For more information about your local United Way, please call (772) 567-8900 or visit our website, https://unitedwayirc.org/.