Alejandra was a stay-at-home mom until her husband's hours were cut, and then she had to get a job. The expenses kept piling up, and the family came to Irving Cares for rent assistance to prevent eviction. They had no money to buy Christmas gifts, so their Case...
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Last Christmas She Needed Help
An anonymous donor paid her rent, helping her #WeatherTheStorm, today she's making a donation saying, "This donation is inspired by the fact that Irving Cares was there for my daughter and me so that we were not homeless during the Christmas Holidays. May God bless my...
Weather the Storm this Holiday Season
The storm of a financial crisis can come in the form of an illness, car wreck, job layoff, divorce, or the death of a wage earner. Eviction can be what follows. Last year, Irving Cares helped 204 qualified families pay their rent or mortgage. Although that number is...
Holiday Shopping? No Problem
Shop Cheers for Irving Cares! Irving Cares has partnered with D’Vine Wine on the square in Granbury to offer private-labeled vintages promoting Irving Cares’ services. Share good cheer with your family, friends, and co-workers while sharing the mission of Irving...
#GivingTuesday is November 29
Irving Cares has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving to encourage and celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday kicks off the holiday season to inspire people to give back in meaningful ways. After the shopping sprees of Black Friday and Cyber Monday,...
Bank of the West hosts Holiday Canned Food Drive
Please support hungry families in Irving with a donation to the Bank of the West Holiday Food Drive! Both locations in Irving are taking donations through December 18.
Thank you PPAI!
PPAI (Promotional Products Association International) brought their holiday food drive donation today - food, gift cards, and cash! Thank you, Gretchen and Sara, and everyone at PPAI!
Have You Ever Thought About Toilet Paper?
Probably not! But what if you didn't have it, or any money to buy it? Irving Cares gives toilet paper in every food pantry order. It's just a little extra help. Next time you shop, consider adding an extra package of toilet paper to help families in need. It's one...
NCH Corporation Provides a Generous Donation
NCH presented a generous donation to Teddie and Kyle for Irving Cares. NCH has been a very significant partner supporting our work that helps Irving residents find jobs, eliminate hunger, prevent eviction and disconnection, and obtain information and referrals to...
City Rec Centers Host Holiday Canned Food Drive
All through November, Irving recrecation centers will collect canned food and pantry items for Irving Cares food pantry. Collection bins will be located near each center’s front office and will be accessible during regular business hours. For a list of rec center...