Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc.

Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc. MISSION: With God's guidance, the GYAC creates educational, cultural and social opportunities that enhance the lives of the youth and families we serve.

VISION: Where lives are changed and goals are attained The Gifford Youth Achievement Center, a 501(c)(3), opened its doors in 1998 with the sole purpose of enhancing the academic performance of children in Indian River County. We do this by hosting year-round academic programs for students in grades K - 12: Afterschool Education; Summer Camp; Youth Employability; Boys 2 Men 2 Greatness. In additio

n, we offer weekly activities for adults and seniors and a twice monthly food pantry through our Beyond Special K Program.

Join us TODAY for our Mobile Food Pantry! 🥬🍞🥫Whether you're in need of groceries or looking to volunteer your time, we'd...
06/10/2026

Join us TODAY for our Mobile Food Pantry! 🥬🍞🥫

Whether you're in need of groceries or looking to volunteer your time, we'd love to see you there!

📍 GYAC Parking Lot: 4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967

🕘 Starting at 9 am

📞 For more info, contact us at (772) 794-1005, or visit https://ow.ly/zmB750Z9Rqc. See you soon! ☺️

Will you be joining us for our Mobile Food Pantry this month? 🚙Our distribution dates will be on Wednesday, June 10th, a...
06/03/2026

Will you be joining us for our Mobile Food Pantry this month? 🚙

Our distribution dates will be on Wednesday, June 10th, and June 24th, so be sure to mark your calendars! 🥬🥫🫐

📍 GYAC Parking Lot: 4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967

🕘 Starting at 9 am

Whether you're in need of groceries or looking to volunteer your time, we'd love to see you there!

📞 For more info, contact us at (772) 794-1005

We're still reflecting on the success and impact of the School District of Indian River County's Community Career Fair h...
05/27/2026

We're still reflecting on the success and impact of the School District of Indian River County's Community Career Fair hosted at GYAC last month! ⭐

It was wonderful to see students from across the community connect with valuable career resources, guidance, and opportunities, and we were proud to provide the space for such a meaningful event. We also loved engaging with students at our table, where we shared more about our Youth Employability Program (YEP).

As many of our YEP students prepare to begin their summer internships next week, we're excited to see them take the next step in their professional journeys. 💼

To learn more about YEP, visit https://ow.ly/Bckf50Z4WUu.

Join us TODAY for our Mobile Food Pantry! 🥬🍞🥫Whether you're in need of groceries or looking to volunteer your time, we'd...
05/27/2026

Join us TODAY for our Mobile Food Pantry! 🥬🍞🥫

Whether you're in need of groceries or looking to volunteer your time, we'd love to see you there!

📍 GYAC Parking Lot: 4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967

🕘 Starting at 9 am

📞 For more info, visit https://ow.ly/VG6F50YNcbP. See you soon! ☺️

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25th.As we prepare to observe the holiday...
05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25th.

As we prepare to observe the holiday, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country. ❤️🤍💙

We'll resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

A special thank you to the volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Treasure Coast Interf...
05/23/2026

A special thank you to the volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Treasure Coast Interfaith Community for partnering with us during our campus beautification project last month! ☺️

With the help of 65 volunteers from across Vero Beach, Sebastian, Melbourne, Palm Bay, and the Satellite Beach areas, we completed landscaping projects and organized storage closets across our campus. 🌸

We're also grateful to Busy Bee Lawn & Garden Center for their generous plant donation, which helped bring new life and beauty to our campus.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and support - we couldn't do it without you! 🌿💚

☀️ UPDATED Summer Meals Program Schedule ☀️As summer approaches, we're pleased to share the Summer Meals Program by the ...
05/20/2026

☀️ UPDATED Summer Meals Program Schedule ☀️

As summer approaches, we're pleased to share the Summer Meals Program by the School District of Indian River County, helping ensure children and families have access to nutritious meals all season long.

📍Please note: Vero Beach High School is NOT included as a meal site. Please refer to the updated flyer for current meal site information and program details.

We're proud to support this partnership in helping provide access to meals all summer long! ❤️

Free Community Giveaway! ❤️Over the next several days, we'll have several miscellaneous items available for FREE on a fi...
05/19/2026

Free Community Giveaway! ❤️

Over the next several days, we'll have several miscellaneous items available for FREE on a first-come, first-served basis at GYAC!

Items will be available while supplies last and can be found on tables located near the front of our facility.

Stop by, take a look, and see if there's something you can use! ☺️

Our students had an incredible VIP experience at the Vero Beach Air Show last Friday! ✈️☁️They enjoyed exclusive access ...
05/18/2026

Our students had an incredible VIP experience at the Vero Beach Air Show last Friday! ✈️☁️

They enjoyed exclusive access to the VIP viewing area, great food, and even the opportunity to meet the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! They also received autographed posters to remember the day. ⭐

Experiences like these inspire future leaders, dreamers, and innovators by connecting students with new opportunities beyond the classroom.

A special thank you to Patti Glavin O'Mara, GYAC's Board Secretary, and LtCol Jeff Devlin with the Vero Beach Air Show team, for helping coordinate this unforgettable experience. Your support makes moments like these possible! 💙

There are just 6 DAYS LEFT to secure your camper's spot before the deadline! ☀️Get ready for a season full of learning a...
05/16/2026

There are just 6 DAYS LEFT to secure your camper's spot before the deadline! ☀️

Get ready for a season full of learning and unforgettable memories!

Secure your camper's spot today at https://ow.ly/x7VY50YZcjE and get ready for an amazing summer ahead! 😎

📣 Please note: open spots are currently available for the following grade levels: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 7th. All other grade levels are full, so don't wait to register for any remaining spots!

Address

4875 43rd Avenue
Vero Beach, FL
32967

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17727941005

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