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If you are seeking assistance, please contact us at (972) 721-9181 or [email protected] 

Invest In Yourself
Employment Services

Rent & Utility
Assistance

Food Pantry
Assistance

Information &
Referrals

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Invest In Yourself Program

Complete your Invest in Yourself Orientation Now

Invest in Yourself promotes self-sufficiency by helping Irving residents find and maintain stable employment.

Job-seekers can learn job search techniques, interview skills and resume preparation, plus gain referral sources for a successful job search. This program also offers budgeting and finance coaching, self-care, benefits screening and much more.

I would like to personally thank Irving Cares for their financial support toward my education. Without Irving Cares assistance I would have had to take a minimum wage job. Because Irving Cares does care about others, I now have the opportunity to provide a great life for my family. I am a certified phlebotomist and will be starting a new career at Carter Blood Care. Thanks Irving Cares, you made a difference in my life, and I couldn’t have done it without you. Your organization has the proper tools in place to change lives, because you changed mine.
Monique Mays

Required Orientation

Irving Cares is offering social distanced, in-person workshops. 

Email [email protected] for more information or to register.

One-On-One Coaching

Hours: Monday – Friday •  9 am – 3:30 pm

Coaches are available for assistance in English and Spanish, for one-on-one meetings to help overcome barriers to employment like transportation, childcare expenses, education level, job skills, uniforms, and work wardrobe.

 

Computer Lab

A computer lab can be used for job searches and online applications.

 

Program Partners

Irving Cares partners with the Texas Workforce Center, the Irving Public Library, and many education partners to provide resources for job opportunities and education/training opportunities.

 

Unduplicated clients seen by employment services

Unduplicated clients became employed

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remained employed at least 90 days or more

Rent & Utility Assistance

Call (972) 721-9181 To Apply

Limited Assistance Available For:

  • rent
  • utilities  (Direct Energy, Ambit Energy, Reliant Energy, TXU Energy and Atmos)
  • prescriptions

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program

Dallas County Health & Human Services offers CEAP assistance at Irving Cares. The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program. The program is designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs. Dallas County HHS can assist with all utility vendors.

Irving residents must call 214-819-1848 to schedule an appointment for CEAP assistance.

Electric & Gas (Utility) Assistance Qualifications
  • Resident of Irving for at least 6 months
  • Been at current address for at least 3 months
  • Utility must have been open for a minimum of 90 days
  • Must have earned income and be able to show you can normally pay your bills
  • Irving Cares does not pay all of the utility bill. If you qualify, you will pay a portion of the bill as well
  • You and your roommate/spouse, can’t have received any other UTILITY or RENT assistance within the last 13 months

All of these must be verified before your case is approved.

Electric & Gas (Utility) Assistance Process
  1. Apply ONLY over the phone. (972) 721-9181
  2. Speak with a case manager
  3. The case manager will verify the application and confirm amount owed
  4. The case manager will call and inform you of the portion you will be responsible for as a copay.
  5. An appointment is set and you will be responsible to bring all paperwork and copy.
Rent Assistance Qualifications
  • All prior month’s rent must be paid
  • Resident of Irving for at least 6 months
  • Been at current address for at least 3 months
  • Must have a lease with everyone living in the household listed on it
  • Must have earned income equal or more than current rent and be able to show that you normally pay rent on your own.
  • Irving Cares does not pay all of the rent bill. If you qualify, you will pay a portion of the bill as well
  • You and your roommate/spouse, can’t have received any other RENT assistance within the last 5 years
  • You and your roommate/spouse, can’t have received any other ELECTRIC assistance within the last 13 months

All of these must be verified before your case is approved.

Rent Assistance Process
  1. Apply ONLY over the phone, (972) 721-9181, starting at 9 am. 
  2. Speak with a case manager in order to apply. 

Please note:

  • Applications are taken until all spots are filled.
  • We have many requests for rental assistance; there will be high call volumes. You must keep calling until someone can take your application.
  • Once the maximum number of applications for the month is met, a representative will notify you we are not able to take more applications this month.

families received rent assistance in 2019

families received utility assistance in 2019

families helped with groceries per month

Food Pantry Assistance

The goal of the food pantry is to prevent hunger. We provide nutritious groceries to feed each member of the household three meals a day for a week.

Everyone needing food is seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Most visits are completed in an hour.

Pantry Assistance Requirements

  • Must be an Irving resident and have proof of residence
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of identity of others in the household

Note: Social security cards are not required.

Pantry Hours

Monday: 9 am – noon
Tuesday: 9 am – noon • 1 – 3:30 pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 9 am – noon • 1 – 3:30 pm
Friday: CLOSED
Third Saturday of the month: 9 am – noon 

First come, first served.

30 families assisted Monday.
9 am – noon  (30 spots)

60 families assisted Tuesday.
9 am – noon  (30 spots) / 1 – 3:30 pm (30 spots)

60 families assisted on Thursday.
9 am – noon  (30 spots) / 1 – 3:30 pm (30 spots)

30 families assisted third Saturday of the month.
9 am – noon  (30 spots)

Households are allowed 9 visits a service year

 

Equal Access

All residents of Irving, Texas have equal access to the Food Pantry.  In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Irving Cares is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 260-1026, (866) 632-9992 (toll free) or (202) 401-0216 (TDD).

Information & Referrals

Irving Cares strives to match those in need with the right resources. Coaches are aware of current information and programs to provide targeted referrals. When we cannot provide a service, we offer referrals to other agencies and suggest contacting Texas211.org, or dialing 2-1-1 from any phone. Texas211 is a public-private partnership of the Community Council of Greater Dallas, Texas Health and Human Services Commission and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas offering a central source for community information.