Indian River Colony Club Foundation in Viera Donates $5,000 to Benefit Veterans in Transition
By Space Coast Daily // March 29, 2022
for more information call 321-255-6000
BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – The Indian River Colony Club Foundation in Viera recently presented a $5,000 check to Veterans Connections to a New Life, a Central Florida-based not-for-profit organization that provides free services to veterans.
Largely comprised of military veterans, IRCC members are known for their volunteerism and philanthropy.
The ongoing practice of donating to an assortment of veterans’ causes and charities embodies the community motto of “service to those who served.”
On March 21, the Indian River Colony Club Foundation presented a $5,000 check to Veterans Connections to a New Life, a Central Florida-based not-for-profit organization that provides free services to veterans.
The funds donated to the 501(c)(3) organization follow a similar $5,000 donation from the IRCC Foundation in 2021 and will help ensure returning military veterans successfully transition back to civilian life after the completion of their service.
Veterans Connections to a New Life uses certified life coaches and nationally certified, peer support specialists in their veteran outreach, specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Founder of Veterans Connections to a New Life, Don Pearsall was pleased to accept the monetary assistance from the Indian River Colony Club to benefit transitioning Brevard veterans.
“It’s people like the patriots at IRCC that make it possible for us to provide the help that veterans need,” said Pearsall.
” Many of our warriors are leaving the service with no direction. Our main mission is to provide unique and personalized service support to our homeless, less fortunate, and at-risk veterans who are struggling to transition back into civilian life.”
Don Pearsall, a twice-wounded Vietnam combat veteran, founded Veterans Connections to a New Life in 2014, with a mission to help veterans transition to civilian life.
Veterans with immediate needs are given financial assistance for gas, repairs, utilities, clothing, and housing, along with professional counseling and guidance to aid toward transition.
Pearsall’s book, “Back from the Front” addresses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the primary cause of difficulty for veterans transitioning to civilian life. The book is available for sale on ConnectionstoaNewLife.com, with all proceeds going to support the nonprofit.
The Indian River Colony Club community of nearly 800 homes is a dedicated supporter of veterans’ causes. In 2019, they were presented with the Outstanding Military Service Award by Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, for their ongoing efforts on behalf of veterans.
Viera’s very first neighborhood, Indian River Colony Club is known as “The Place Patriots Call Home.” A haven for military veterans, the par-72 private golf course community has a patriotic culture and country club amenities for active adults aged 55 and over.
Residents have dedicated their lives to military service and continue their efforts in retirement, with a host of ongoing efforts for the betterment of Brevard County veterans and the regional military community.
In addition to significant contributions made by the community’s charitable foundation, the 2019 Outstanding Military Service Award cited ongoing service and generosity toward veterans and military-related causes, including participation in and/or donations to veteran-related organizations.
The organizations include the Veterans Transitional Facility, Down the Road Thrift Shop, the Veterans Administration, the Cape Canaveral Ladies, the Cape Canaveral Cemetery, the USO (United Service Organizations), Honor Flight, Patrick Air Force Base, Veterans Treatment Court, Veterans Memorial Center, Wreaths Across America and more.
The Indian River Colony Club Foundation represents the generous donors of the Indian River Colony Club, under the leadership of Foundation Board Chairman and retired U.S. Army Colonel, Jerry Gill and Military Services Organization Committee Chair, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Brian Whalen.
For more information about the Indian River Colony Club or the Foundation, call 321-255-6000, visit their website at ColonyClub.com, or like their Facebook page.
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