“I learned what admissions advisors look for in college essays and how to organize your essay to catch their attention in a good way. This …
Student Testimonials
Banner
Membership with LRJF
Your membership supports our mission. The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is happy to announce an annual membership plan! Benefits of membership include access to our …
Featured Poets
We are pleased to share readings of poetry by poets who have previously read at our events. New recordings every Thursday!
Weed Warriors!
We’re going to gather our gloves and gardening hoes and weed Laura’s garden! Join us at 8am every other Tuesday beginning September 29 at Laura’s …
Last Teens Listen Session of 2020
On December 18, for our last Teens Listen session of the year, 44 students from Sebastian River High School interviewed 6 local veterans from the …
Marie Stiefel to be Recognized as Philanthropy Leader
On November 17, Marie will be honored as a leader of philanthropy in our community on National Philanthropy Day. Purchase tickets here!
Sean Sexton to maintain position as IRC Poet Laureate
On Tuesday, October 14, the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation’s selection of Sean Sexton as Indian River Poet Laureate was officially proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Xaque Gruber Recommends!
Our favorite, local, Hollywood screenwriter and one of our fabulous writing workshop presenters, Xaque Gruber gives us a chronological list of his favorite films about …