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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...
read moreCasino Night Tailgate Party on Sat., 11/4! Don’t miss it!
Get your tickets now for this super-fun event! Wear your favorite sports team jersey and join us at Heathcare Associates of Texas at 1110 Cottonwood Lane in Irving. $30 Ticket price includes $1000 in casino chips, dinner, 2 drink tickets and a raffle drawing; Texas...
read moreIrving 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...
read moreBrandenburg 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....
read moreThe 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...
read moreGet 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...
read moreWhat 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...
read moreSpend Labor Day helping others at Irving Cares
In 1882, workers marched to advocate for basic work environment safety and necessities. Now, we celebrate that historic day on the first Monday of every September. It's America's "workingmen's holiday," and most of us use it to kick back and take advantage of some...
read moreAirBNB Disaster Response – a Resource for those in need
If you know of anyone that has been displaced by the hurricane, or of anyone heading to Southeast Texas to help with clean up, please pass this information along from AirBNB. Their Disaster Response Program can link those in need with AirBNB hosts who are willing to...
read moreItems needed at the Shelter and Food Pantry
Keep in mind that this list could change (and probably will) as needs change. Keep watching the Irving Cares website and social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updated information about how to help Hurricane Harvey evacuees. Needed Items for Hurricane...
read moreThe Seats are Filling Up Fast! It’s Week Six of the 60for60 Challenge!
The seats are filling up fast! Make your reservation today to attend The Great Harvest - 60th Birthday Party at the Irving Convention Center on Friday, September 22 - the festivities start at 6:30 pm. Join us for a night of friends, food and fundraising! Attend The...
read moreShare a Care Fact about the Irving Cares Employment Program
In the past year with help from Irving Cares, 90 people got full time jobs, and 45 people got part time jobs. That's an estimated total annual earnings of $2,779,920.00 per...
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Can you collect 60 Cans for Week Five of the 60 for 60 Challenge?
You help people in need when you support Irving Cares! Contact Kyle, [email protected], to discuss your food drive or volunteer, and attend Irving Cares 60th Birthday Party on Fri., Sept. 22. Tickets and sponsorships are available online at The Great Harvest,...
read moreCharity Navigator Issues 4-Star Rating to Irving Cares – Again!
On August 1st, Irving Cares earned another 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. Their CEO says that only 12% of all charities rated have reached this level of strong financial health and commitment to accountability...
read moreLet’s Sing “Happy Birthday” in Week 4 of the 60 for 60 Challenge
It's week 4 of the 60for60 Challenge! Irving Cares is celebrating 60 years at The Great Harvest, a giant birthday party at the Irving Convention Center on Friday, September 22, and we hope you will join us! We hope you take time to celebrate this...
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Have More Fun – Week 3 of the 60For60 Challenge!
It's Week 3, and opportunities to share the 60for60 Challenge keep getting better and better! As we count down to the 60th Birthday Party for Irving Cares at The Great Harvest on Fri., September 22, you can join the fun! Looking for ways to participate in the 60for60...
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