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...
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The Great Harvest
Sprinkles Cupcakes for You!
Oh yes, there are going to be sweet things this year at The Great Harvest 25th Anniversary auction! How about 1 dozen freshly baked cupcakes from Sprinkles? Yummy @sprinkles cupcakes! You don't want to miss The Great Harvest - Friday, Sept. 25 at the Irving...
The Great Harvest Tasting Committee
Meets today at the Irving Convention Center to select the menu for this year's event. What would you choose? Plan to join us September 25 - tickets and sponsorships available now for the incredible The Great Harvest 25th Anniversary ! Selections for tasting today...
Best In Irving!
Irving Cares was named Best Local Nonprofit in Irving at the Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce awards! Thank you to all our supporters. We couldn't do it without you!
Did you go to The Great Harvest?
We had such a fun, successful night! More than $15,000 was raised just for the Employment Services program - these funds will be used to pay for childcare, education, licensing and certifications, bus passes and work clothing. Stable employment = self-sufficiency!...
Hear all about The Great Harvest
Cathy Whiteman from ICTN interviewed Teddie Story, Irving Cares CEO, and Great Harvest Chair, Cyndey Roberts, to learn about this year's exciting fundraiser. To donate or attend, contact Teddie at [email protected], call (972) 721-9181, ext. 203, or go to...
Irving Cares is Facing a Critical Shortfall
Due to limited funds, the Irving Cares Board of Directors made a difficult decision to eliminate the Patient Transportation Program, which had provided rides to medical appointments since the early 1990s. Although the program was outside of our mission of temporary...
New Live Auction Item!
Get ready for a great adventure! We've added a Bass Fishing Experience on Lake Okeechobee with 3 night stay, car rental and airfare for 2. Make your bid at The Great Harvest on Fri., Sept. 26.
You Won’t Want to Miss Your Chance!
Enjoy the Wine Train Winery Tour and Tasting Experience with a 3 Night Stay at the Andaz Napa and Airfare for 2. You must be at The Great Harvest on Friday, Sept. 26, to place your bid! See you there!
Get Your Sports at The Great Harvest!
Bid on 4 Tickets Behind Home Plate to see the Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees; donated in honor of Carla and Sam Smith. Or maybe some golf at Las Colinas, Stonebridge Ranch, Hackberry or Trophy Club Country Clubs. Get your tickets now!...