This event at the beautiful La Cima Club is Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6 pm and is open to the public. Irving Cares will be there! We'll offer exclusive bottles of Single Barrel Jack Daniel's celebrating our 60th Birthday, and other items you can purchase to help your...
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What a great Casino Night Party on Sat., 11/4!
Thank you to everyone who attended and the great folks at Healthcare Associates of Texas - Irving! Tom Baxter was the winner of the Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Entry taking the prize from last year's winner, Kyle Taylor. Thank you to Goodgame Photography for the...
It’s the end of an era at Irving Cares
A letter from Irving Cares CEO, Teddie Story: It is with mixed emotions that I announce my desire to retire from Irving Cares as CEO, effective December 29, 2017, so that I can spend more time with my family. While I am sad to leave the organization after 26 years of...
The Countdown is Over!
This is the week of The Great Harvest 60th Birthday Party! We want to see you at 6:30 pm at the Irving Convention Center on Friday, September 22! Come support our programs that offer a hand up, not a handout for the people of Irving. Emergency Assistance offers...
Get Up and Give! It’s North Texas Giving Day!
Update: Thanks to everyone who donated on North Texas Giving Day! Irving Cares received more than $17,000 in over 100 donations! This year mark’s the ninth year of North Texas Giving Day, which is powered by Communities Foundation of Texas. Tomorrow, North Texans...
What do you want to know about Irving Cares?
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...
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!