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Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

The Literary Heart of Indian River County Since 1992

  • About
    • Our Mission
    • About Laura (Riding) Jackson
      • Her Poetry
      • Her Major Works
      • The Jackson Grave Site
      • Laura (Riding) Jackson’s Life Timeline
      • Resources
      • The Poet’s Book Collection
    • The Historic Home and Pole Barn
    • Florida-Friendly Garden
    • The Foundation
      • Who We Are
      • Foundation Timeline
      • Contact Us
    • From Our Own Gallery
  • Programming
    • Our Programs
    • Student Programs
      • Teen Writing Workshops
      • LRJF Teen Fellow Award
      • Teens Listen
      • Sunday Scribe Tribe – Youth Writing Group
      • Write in the Middle Summer Camp
      • Kids Write Outside: Ages 3-11
    • Adult Programs
      • 2026-2027 Adult Learning Opportunities
      • PRISM
        • PRISM Season Events
      • Writing Groups
        • Memories to Memoir
        • Morning Glories
        • Night Writers
        • Pen Points
        • Poets Corner
        • Porch Poets
        • Tuesday Writers
        • The Writers Den
    • Historic Home and Pole Barn
    • Florida-Friendly Garden
    • Publishing Ventures
  • Support
    • Support LRJF
    • Volunteer
    • Membership
  • News
    • Updates
    • Literary Buzz
    • Take a Bow!
  • Calendar
  • Shop
  • Special Events & Opportunities
    • Special Events
      • LRJF Book Fest
      • Poetry and Barbeque
    • Writing Opportunities/Contests
      • Wisdom & Wonder: An Intergenerational Writing Project
Updated on September 13, 2023September 11, 2023

Come Show Us You Care on United Way’s Day of Caring

The logo for the Day of Caring event. The event begins October 21st, 2023, at 8am in the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. The flyer reads "This one-day volunteer event is unlike any other in Indian River County! Each you, countless volunteers roll up their sleeves and work together to make a difference in our community. Whether you're a community organization with a project that needs doing or a volunteer ready to get to work, Day of Caring is for you!"

Hundreds of Indian River County residents will be out on Saturday, Oct 21 volunteering to make our community a better place. We’d love to have …

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A poster advertising the foundation's Teen Writer's Worshop and its latest Halloween event; Suspense in Short Story Writing. The poster advertised the event for October 14th, 2023.
Updated on September 13, 2023September 11, 2023

EEEEEEK! This Teen Writers Workshop is not for the fainthearted

How do build tension so that when you finally spring your literary trap your readers can’t help but scream out loud? Racquel Henry, author of …

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Visit us!

Writing Center and Mailing Address
1914 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Historic Home Address
Indian River State College
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966

Hours of Operation

Writing Center:  Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm

Historic Home & Pole Barn: House open to visitors 1-4pm the second Sunday of each month from Nov 8, 2026-Apr 11, 2027 and EVERY Tuesday from Nov 10, 2026-Apr 27, 2026.

About Our Foundation

Mission: The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is dedicated to preserving the author’s home and nurturing writers of all ages through a series of literary offerings including writers groups, summer camps, workshops, and poetry festivals.

Vision: Honoring writer Laura (Riding) Jackson’s belief in the promise of language by creating community through the literary arts.

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

FDACS Registration Number: CH62847

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Contact Us!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (772) 569-6718

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Hours of Operation

Writing Center:  Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm

1914 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Historic Home & Pole Barn:House open to visitors the second Sunday of each month from Nov 9, 2025-Apr 12, 2026 and EVERY Tuesday from Nov 11, 2025-Apr 28, 2026.

Located on the campus of Indian River State College-Mueller Campus
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966

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