Let's celebrate! Dec.14, 2017 has been declared Teddie Story Day by Irving Mayor, Rick Stopfer, and the City Council. The proclamation reads in part, "Teddie Story accepted the position as CEO of Irving Cares, a position that she fulfilled with utmost integrity and...
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Kyle Taylor named Irving Cares CEO
Kyle Taylor joined Irving Cares as a volunteer in the Employment Services Program in July 2010. He led the weekly Job Search Seminars advising and inspiring clients who were seeking employment. In April 2012, Kyle was named “Volunteer of the Year.” Soon after, Kyle...
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...
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.
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...
Irving Cares ShareACare
Irving Cares has an updated mission, vision and values statement in honor of our 60th Birthday. Our Vision: To offer efficient and effective human services to Irving residents in need. Our Mission: Irving Cares...
See Your Impact in the 2017 Annual Report
People in need in Irving couldn't get the help they need without your support of Irving Cares. Generous volunteers donated 1,490 hours by offering a hand up to others. Your support changed lives by helping 145 people get and keep a job, providing rent & utility...
Irving Cares Restaurant Week is May 22 through June 4!
Here's a great reason to try new restaurants! Join us May 22nd through June 4th for Irving Cares Restaurant Week. Eat local. Order often. Benefit Irving Cares! Share your pictures with hashtag #Eat4IrvingCares! Make plans, catch up with friends, and have fun...
$60 for 60 Years Raises More than Goal
To kick off our 60th year of service with a bang, Irving Cares set out to raise $60,000. That goal was apparently not big enough to show the love and support of new friends and long-time supporters. Thank you to everyone who generously donated and helped us raise...