Irving Cares is powered by volunteers! Did you know that in the past year more than 1,490 people worked 21,842 hours! Based on the Independent Sector estimate, the value of one hour of volunteer work is $24.14, meaning volunteers donated a value of $527,265.88 to...
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Spend Labor Day helping others at Irving Cares
In 1882, workers marched to advocate for basic work environment safety and necessities. Now, we celebrate that historic day on the first Monday of every September. It's America's "workingmen's holiday," and most of us use it to kick back and take advantage of some...
Items needed at the Shelter and Food Pantry
Keep in mind that this list could change (and probably will) as needs change. Keep watching the Irving Cares website and social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updated information about how to help Hurricane Harvey evacuees. Needed Items for Hurricane...
The Seats are Filling Up Fast! It’s Week Six of the 60for60 Challenge!
The seats are filling up fast! Make your reservation today to attend The Great Harvest - 60th Birthday Party at the Irving Convention Center on Friday, September 22 - the festivities start at 6:30 pm. Join us for a night of friends, food and fundraising! Attend The...
Share a Care Fact about the Irving Cares Employment Program
In the past year with help from Irving Cares, 90 people got full time jobs, and 45 people got part time jobs. That's an estimated total annual earnings of $2,779,920.00 per year!
Can you collect 60 Cans for Week Five of the 60 for 60 Challenge?
You help people in need when you support Irving Cares! Contact Kyle, [email protected], to discuss your food drive or volunteer, and attend Irving Cares 60th Birthday Party on Fri., Sept. 22. Tickets and sponsorships are available online at The Great Harvest,...
Charity Navigator Issues 4-Star Rating to Irving Cares – Again!
On August 1st, Irving Cares earned another 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. Their CEO says that only 12% of all charities rated have reached this level of strong financial health and commitment to accountability...
Let’s Sing “Happy Birthday” in Week 4 of the 60 for 60 Challenge
It's week 4 of the 60for60 Challenge! Irving Cares is celebrating 60 years at The Great Harvest, a giant birthday party at the Irving Convention Center on Friday, September 22, and we hope you will join us! We hope you take time to celebrate this week!
Have More Fun – Week 3 of the 60For60 Challenge!
It's Week 3, and opportunities to share the 60for60 Challenge keep getting better and better! As we count down to the 60th Birthday Party for Irving Cares at The Great Harvest on Fri., September 22, you can join the fun! Looking for ways to participate in the 60for60...
Irving Cares ShareACare
In the past year, 340 people took a Money Management Class at Irving Cares, and 97% could identify 3 things they learned in the class.