Classes Registration July 5 2018
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BBVA Compass Personal Financial Workshop on Wed., June 6
Join us from 10 am to noon to learn about personal finance in a casual setting with an expert from BBVA Compass. Lunch is included after the workshop. We will talk about: Setting savings goals and developing smart habits Identifying options for savings and checking...
Shandreka Needed Our Help
Shandreka is a young single mom who came to Irving Cares when she needed food for herself and her 8 month old baby. Recently she was involved in domestic violence situation, and her abuser was arrested. After that, he moved out of the home. Shandreka is getting...
Celebrate Memorial Weekend Early!
Memorial Day 5K, 10K, 1Mile run walk down the Campion Trail by Bodies Race Company. Costume contest, kids dash, and vendors booths with goodies make this a fun event for the whole family! Register in time for the free T-shirt, and compete for the age division...
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel – A very special offer from Irving Cares!
Irving Cares received a generous donation of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select from Brown-Forman. Each bottle bears the name of Irving Cares, and commemorates our 60th birthday in 2017. This is the good stuff, and now you can get a bottle for just $50! Reward...
Make Dining Out Count!
Irving Cares Restaurant Week is coming up soon! From April 22-29 make dining out count by enjoying a meal with our generous restaurant partners! You must TELL YOUR SERVERS that you are supporting Irving Cares! Start the week right on Sun., April 22, at El Famoso,...
It’s a Party for a Good Cause at La Cima Club!
Join us to amplify the good work that Irving Cares does in the City of Irving. Enjoy a complimentary welcome beverage served by Kyle Taylor, Irving Cares CEO, as we raise donations in the beautiful La Cima Club to help people in need. La Cima will waive their...
Hop, run or walk and help stock the food pantry!
Bring the whole family, including the dog, to the Easter Escapade on Sat., March 31. Free kid's dash, costume contest, youth pricing, and 10K the same price as the 5K make this an affordable fun way to keep fit! Bring canned goods or use the donate key to help Irving...
Vote for Irving Cares as Best Nonprofit in Irving!
Place your vote for Irving Cares as Best Nonprofit! Irving Cares served more than 12,000 residents in the past year with food, financial assistance, and employment services. 100% of people surveyed said the food will help prevent hunger in their household; 99% said the pantry improved their ability to deal with a financial crisis. YAY!
It’s Teddie Story Day!
Let's celebrate! Dec.14, 2017 has been declared Teddie Story Day by Irving Mayor, Rick Stopfer, and the City Council. The proclamation reads in part, "Teddie Story accepted the position as CEO of Irving Cares, a position that she fulfilled with utmost integrity and...