Dyer Difference Award

Dyer Difference Award Charitable Organization Completed applications can be mailed to 865 16th Place Vero Beach, Florida 32960 marked to the attention of: The Dyer Difference Award.

If you would like to nominate an organization or apply on behalf of one, an application can be downloaded on our website at www.dyerdifference.org. For questions, please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected].

🤠 This month in Polk County, we’re proud to award the Dyer Difference to Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo! 💙What started as ...
04/26/2026

🤠 This month in Polk County, we’re proud to award the Dyer Difference to Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo! 💙

What started as a simple idea—creating a place where individuals with disabilities could experience the joy of rodeo—has grown into something truly powerful.

The Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo is more than an event… it’s a life-changing experience. Through adaptive equipment, dedicated volunteers, and one-on-one support, participants of all ages are given the opportunity to ride, rope, and shine in the arena—building confidence, independence, and unforgettable memories along the way.

This organization is creating access where it didn’t exist before… and that’s what the Dyer Difference is all about.

With a vision to grow into a full Adaptive Ranch, their impact will continue to expand—offering year-round opportunities, life skills, and a true sense of community for individuals with special needs.

👏 We are honored to support their mission and help them continue opening doors for so many families in Polk County.

📅 Mark your calendars:
Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo
🗓 October 17, 2026 | 10AM
📍 Bartow PCYF Indoor Arena

Let’s show up and support this incredible event!

🇺🇸✈️ Dyer Difference Award | St. Lucie County ✈️🇺🇸We are honored to present the Dyer Difference Award to an organization...
04/26/2026

🇺🇸✈️ Dyer Difference Award | St. Lucie County ✈️🇺🇸
We are honored to present the Dyer Difference Award to an organization that truly represents service, sacrifice, and gratitude — Southeast Florida Honor Flight.

This incredible 100% volunteer organization gives our veterans something priceless: the opportunity to visit the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.—at no cost to them. From the powerful moments at the WWII, Korea, and Vietnam Memorials to witnessing the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery, each trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience our heroes deserve. 🇺🇸

Each flight serves nearly 80 veterans and requires tremendous effort and funding—over $140,000 per trip—made possible entirely through community support. With 97 cents of every dollar going directly to the mission, their impact is as meaningful as it is efficient.

At Dyer, we believe in recognizing those who gave everything for our freedom. Supporting Honor Flight is more than an award—it’s a thank you.

To all the veterans who have served, and to the volunteers who make these journeys possible… we are grateful. ❤️🇺🇸

💚💛 Dyer Difference Award | Polk CountyAt Dyer Kia Lake Wales, we believe strong communities start with strong opportunit...
04/25/2026

💚💛 Dyer Difference Award | Polk County

At Dyer Kia Lake Wales, we believe strong communities start with strong opportunities—and it all begins with our youth.

This month, we are proud to present the Dyer Difference Award to the Green & Gold Foundation, Inc., supporting the incredible work happening at the B Street Community Service Center.

Serving 1,000+ local youth and families, their mission is clear:
➡️ Educate
➡️ Motivate
➡️ Inspire
➡️ Prepare the next generation for success

Through their Summer Enrichment, Academic & Recreation Program (June 8 – July 17), students are given the tools they need to grow both in and out of the classroom:
📚 Morning academics in reading & math
🎨 Afternoon activities including arts, recreation, and community experiences
🌟 Building confidence, pride, and independence every single day

This is more than a program—it’s a pathway to a brighter future for Polk County.

We are honored to support an organization that is shaping tomorrow’s leaders and making a lasting impact right here in our community. 💚

❤️ Dyer Difference Award | Indian River CountyAt Dyer Chevrolet Vero Beach, we believe in showing up for our community—e...
04/24/2026

❤️ Dyer Difference Award | Indian River County

At Dyer Chevrolet Vero Beach, we believe in showing up for our community—especially when it matters most.

This month, we are proud to present the Dyer Difference Award to the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) & Hospice Foundation of the Treasure Coast.

Every single day, their impact is felt across our community:
• Supporting 380+ home health patients with critical care services
• Providing compassionate hospice care to 270+ patients wherever they call home
• Offering a 12-bed Hospice House for those who need comfort, dignity, and support

Their mission is simple, but powerful: care for everyone—regardless of their ability to pay.

Through the VNA & Hospice Foundation, more than $3 million annually goes directly toward ensuring patients and families receive the care they need during some of life’s most difficult moments.

⛳ Their upcoming 36th Annual Golf-A-Thon continues that mission—raising funds for their Charitable Care Program, which provided over $800,000 last year to support uninsured and underinsured patients.

This is what the Dyer Difference is all about—supporting organizations that stand beside our community through every stage of life.

We are honored to stand with you. ❤️

Making a difference right here in our community 💙This March, the Dyer Difference Committee was proud to present a check ...
03/31/2026

Making a difference right here in our community 💙
This March, the Dyer Difference Committee was proud to present a check to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Foundation in support of their ongoing efforts to impact lives through the Sheriff’s Youth Ranches and local youth development programs. Through initiatives like their annual golf tournament, the Foundation continues to create opportunities, provide guidance, and bring hope to young individuals and families in need. We are honored to stand alongside our local law enforcement and support programs that are shaping a stronger future for our community.

We’re proud to recognize StepN2OurLane – Filling The Lane as our March Dyer Difference Award recipient in Polk County 👏F...
03/26/2026

We’re proud to recognize StepN2OurLane – Filling The Lane as our March Dyer Difference Award recipient in Polk County 👏

For the second year in a row, their impact continues to stand out—and we are honored to support an organization that is truly changing lives.

Filling The Lane is dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship, education, and leadership development. By creating safe, supportive environments, they help students build confidence, stay engaged in school, and prepare for a successful future.

From academic support and scholarships to real-world opportunities and mentorship, their mission is simple:
➡️ Invest in our youth
➡️ Remove barriers
➡️ Build future leaders

This is what the Dyer Difference is all about—supporting organizations that make a lasting impact in our communities.💙

🐴 This month, Dyer Difference Award At Dyer Chevrolet Vero Beach is proud to support Special Equestrians of the Treasure...
03/08/2026

🐴 This month, Dyer Difference Award
At Dyer Chevrolet Vero Beach is proud to support Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast, an incredible local organization that serves more than 170 children and adults with special needs each year right here in Indian River County.

Through the healing power of horses, they help riders build confidence, strength, and personal achievement in a safe and uplifting environment. Programs like this truly make a difference in our community.

📅 You can support their mission next weekend!

Join them for their annual Blue Jeans & BBQ Fundraiser

📍 7065 37th St, Vero Beach
🗓 March 14, 2026
⏰ 6–9 PM

Enjoy BBQ, music, silent auction, and more, all while supporting an amazing cause.

Learn more: specialequestrianstreasurecoast.org


Today we were proud to recognize Care Net as the Dyer Difference Award recipient at Dyer Mazda Vero Beach.Care Net serve...
03/08/2026

Today we were proud to recognize Care Net as the Dyer Difference Award recipient at Dyer Mazda Vero Beach.

Care Net serves women and families in Indian River County by providing compassionate support, resources, and guidance during important moments in their lives. Their team works every day to create a caring and confidential environment where people can find help, information, and encouragement.

This morning, the community came together at Riverside Park for their Annual Walk for Life, a family-friendly event that helps raise awareness and support for the services they provide to so many local families.

With International Women’s Day this weekend, it’s a meaningful reminder of how important it is to support organizations that uplift and care for women in our community.

We are grateful for the work Care Net is doing and proud to support their mission through the Dyer Difference Award❗️

Learn more about their work:
carenetchampions.org







💙✨ Polk County Dyer Difference Award Recipient – Removing the Barriers Initiative ✨💙Dyer Kia is proud to recognize Remov...
02/28/2026

💙✨ Polk County Dyer Difference Award Recipient – Removing the Barriers Initiative ✨💙

Dyer Kia is proud to recognize Removing the Barriers Initiative in Polk County as our February Dyer Difference Award recipient.

Their mission is simple but powerful — removing barriers so individuals and families living with disabilities can fully experience community events and outdoor adventures. From accessible transportation at major Lake Wales events to Adaptive Hiking, Buddy Paddles, and future sensory-friendly Comfort Stations, they are creating true “mobility for all.”

Serving 1,000+ individuals locally, their impact is life-changing.

We are honored to support a mission that keeps our community moving forward — together. 💙

Learn more: www.removingthebarriers.org





Some kids count down to the weekend.Others quietly worry about it.For many children in Polk County, school meals are the...
02/24/2026

Some kids count down to the weekend.
Others quietly worry about it.
For many children in Polk County, school meals are the most reliable source of food. When Friday arrives, so does uncertainty. That’s why this month’s Dyer Difference Award proudly recognizes First Friday Kids Support Group❗️

Since 2012, this fully volunteer-run organization has been providing weekend backpack meals for children in need — ensuring students head home with food, comfort, and peace of mind.

Each backpack may seem simple:

🥫 Soup
🥜 Peanut Butter / Jelly
🍝 Pasta / Ravioli
🧀 Mac & Cheese
🥣 Oatmeal
🍎 Applesauce

…but to a hungry child, it means everything.

💛 100% volunteer operated
💛 100% of funds go directly to food
💛 Just $8 feeds a child for the weekend

Hunger doesn’t take weekends off.

If you’d like to help support their mission and make a real difference for a child in Polk County, please reach out to First Friday Support Group and get involved.

February’s Dyer Difference Award is proud to support the City of Fellsmere Youth Athletics and their mission to relaunch...
02/24/2026

February’s Dyer Difference Award is proud to support the City of Fellsmere Youth Athletics and their mission to relaunch youth sports in the community. Programs like these do so much more than teach the game — they help kids grow stronger, build confidence, and stay connected to something positive.

This organization is working year-round to bring soccer, baseball, and more to families throughout Indian River County, and community support makes a real difference.

We’ll also be at the Fellsmere Parade this Saturday alongside City of Fellsmere Youth Athletics — come out and support this amazing program 💙


For the month of February, the Dyer Difference Award at Dyer Mazda proudly recognizes Magnolia Learning Academy.Magnolia...
02/24/2026

For the month of February, the Dyer Difference Award at Dyer Mazda proudly recognizes Magnolia Learning Academy.

Magnolia Learning Academy is a nonprofit enrichment center serving Indian River County, empowering students with and without special needs through individualized, holistic education and support. Their programs help students build academic, social, and life skills — fostering independence, confidence, and inclusion.

Magnolia is continuing to grow and working toward expanding to serve even more children in our community.

Congratulations, Magnolia Learning Academy 👏
If you’d like to learn more or support their mission, we encourage you to connect with them directly.

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1000 US Highway 1
Vero Beach, FL
32960

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