Irving Cares was fortunate to get a grant from the Exxon Mobil Community Summer Jobs Program #CSJP, for a summer intern. Brenna Hill, a student at Trinity University, spent her summer with us working as case manager in the Employment Services Program. This is what she...
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“Twenty-five years ago…
a friend of Irving Cares hosted a barbeque fundraiser in his back yard. The event was called Christmas in July. Everyone pitched in carrying tables, setting up chairs, cooking food. Proceeds topped $10,000. We’ve come a long way since then! The 25th anniversary of The...
Today! Happy Hour for a Cause – Silpada Jewelry Party
Join us today from 5:30-8 pm at Mattito's Mexican Restaurant, or you can purchase online. This happy hour features the beautiful new jewelry and accessories from the Fall 2015 catalog. Silpada not only offers great style and qualify but also a lifetime guarantee....
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Kyle Installed on Rotary Board of Directors
Everyone at Irving Cares strives to be active in the community so we're proud to see Volunteer Coordinator, Kyle Taylor, on the Rotary Board of Directors. The Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Club recently installed its new officers for 2015-16. They are Bobby Haas, Bill...
Link Your Kroger Plus Card to Irving Cares on August 1
August 1, 2015 is the first day you can relink your Kroger Plus Card for the 2015/2016 program to continue supporting Irving Cares. When you use your Kroger Plus Card, Irving Cares earns a portion of a $1 million donation made annually by Kroger. Register online at...
Irving Women’s Network Tour & Food Drive – A Great Success!
The IWN and their guests met today to learn about Irving Cares, and since they are community-minded, caring people, we learned a lot from them too! They also brought in a generous donation of food and funds. A food order to feed a family of 4 for a week contains 10...
Restaurant Week Was a Great Success
"Eat local. Order often. Benefit Irving Cares," was the mantra of the 1st Annual Irving Cares Restaurant Week, May 11 – 24, 2015. It was a resounding success, drawing new and repeat business to the participating restaurants, generating awareness about Irving Cares’...
Therese Is “On the Road Again” Thanks to Irving Cares!
In April she moved to Irving with her daughter and started working temp jobs. Irving Cares paid to transfer her Commercial Driver's License to Texas. Her new long-haul driving job required a GPS, but she didn't have the funds, so today she picked up her new GPS...