All of us at Irving Cares wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Irving Cares will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. We will open again at 9 am on Monday, Nov. 27.
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Happy Retirement! Reception for Teddie Story on Dec. 5
Who knew that volunteering to serve on a committee in 1991 would lead to 26 years of love for one another? Swing by to give Teddie Story a proper send-off as she retires as CEO of Irving Cares. Tuesday, December 5, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 pm with brief remarks at 6:00 Irving...
Join Irving Cares at La Cima Club Sip & Shop
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...
Your support helps people like Damarrius
He came to Irving Cares in 2015 as the 19 year-old single dad of a 3 month-old daughter. He was working, but barely able to make ends meet, especially with the financial needs of a new child. The child’s mother left him soon after they brought the baby home from the...
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...
Irving Cares Receives Excellence in Impact Agency of the Year Award from North Texas Food Bank
Kyle Taylor, Director of Community Engagement, and Board Member, Doris Harris, accept the North Texas Food Bank Excellence in Impact Agency of the Year Award from NTFB CEO, Trisha Cunningham, and Desiree Dillon, NTFB Director of Agency Relations.
Brandenburg Steps Up to Give Back
The students of Brandenburg Elementary made a special presentation to Irving Cares after rallying together to raise $4,195. The school donated the funds to aid Hurricane Harvey evacuees who have relocated locally and are finding assistance through Irving Cares....
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...
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...