People in need in Irving couldn't get the help they need without your support of Irving Cares. Generous volunteers donated 1,490 hours by offering a hand up to others. Your support changed lives by helping 145 people get and keep a job, providing rent & utility...
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It’s a Birthday Party! The Great Harvest Celebrates 60 Years!
Remember as a kid, looking forward to your birthday party? That’s how we feel at Irving Cares as we plan The Great Harvest, which will be our 60th Birthday Party! We'll have games to play, presents to open, the best meal you’ve had in a long time, and CAKE! Join the...
Irving Cares Restaurant Week is May 22 through June 4!
Here's a great reason to try new restaurants! Join us May 22nd through June 4th for Irving Cares Restaurant Week. Eat local. Order often. Benefit Irving Cares! Share your pictures with hashtag #Eat4IrvingCares! Make plans, catch up with friends, and have fun...
$60 for 60 Years Raises More than Goal
To kick off our 60th year of service with a bang, Irving Cares set out to raise $60,000. That goal was apparently not big enough to show the love and support of new friends and long-time supporters. Thank you to everyone who generously donated and helped us raise...
$60 for 60 Years!
Help us Raise $60,000 to Celebrate 60 Years! We're more than halfway there, but we need your help! Now through Tuesday, May 9, at midnight, Help us meet our Birthday Goal by donating $60, or any $60 increment such as $120, $180, $240; If 600 people donate $60 by May...
A Gift for Helping
70-year old Rosemary comes to the food pantry to stretch her low, fixed income. Volunteer Case Managers, Mary and Jacqueline helped her get food, and told her about Great Days of Service, a faith-based group that helps make home repairs. Rosemary was accepted in their...
Shermco Industries Share Their Experience
Shermco Volunteer Video 2017 - The generous volunteers from Shermco Industries made this video about their experience helping others in the Irving Cares food pantry. They believe in the importance of giving back to the community. Thank you, Shermco for sharing your...
Open House Thank You Celebration on May 2nd
Join us Tuesday, May 2, from 5-7 pm to celebrate! Sixty years ago, a group of citizens formed Irving Cares. Your support has allowed us to offer six decades of service. Now join us for an open house and let us thank you! Drinks and appetizers will be served. Please...
Atmos Energy Assistance is Back at Irving Cares
The Miller family needed help with their Atmos Energy bill. Their case manager, Beverly, also provided food and resources to help Mr. Miller find a better job. They have 4 children at home, and said "We appreciate the donors who make this assistance possible." As of...
#Food4IrvingCares
It's time for the Summer Squeeze Food Drive! The Summer Squeeze is a competitive food drive from March 1 to April 30, 2017. Win awards! Win recognition! Win bragging rights for a year! Businesses - Schools - Individuals - Organizations! It's fun for everyone! ...