This generous grant to Irving Cares will lend support to general operating funds. These are funds the agency uses to pay bills, help clients or make payroll. We're thankful Deluxe Corp. Foundation understands the needs we meet in Irving, and is our partner in helping...
welcome to the Irving Cares blog
emergency assistance
Souper Bowl of Caring
From now until the Super Bowl, youth collect food and funds to donate to Irving Cares, then they report the donation online to be part of the national total. Churches typically collect on Super Bowl Sunday, and schools collect between Jan. 17 and Feb. 7. Here's how to...
Time for ZestFest -This Weekend, Jan. 23-25
Join us at the Irving Convention Center for flavor and fun at this spicy food festival! For the last 13 years, ZestFest has brought together the boldest and bravest foodies. New this year is Dinner at ZestFest! A Pig and Rib Roast Hosted by Eddie Deen on Saturday...
PJ’s Café Supports Irving Cares
Thanks to everyone who ate at PJ's Café during the Pay It Forward fundraising campaign in December! Here, Jackie and Christi present the check for all the funds they raised to help our neighbors in need.
Looking for fun on New Year’s Eve?
Consider the One*Love*NYE Party that benefits great charities including Irving Cares! This exciting event features Open Bar - Catered Food - Casino Games - Live Music. Wednesday, Dec. 31st, at the unique new venue SEVEN, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas TX 75207. This...
Jingle If You Care!
Stipes Elementary School students raised more than $500 this week with their jingling-fun fundraiser. These kids truly care about their community and helping others in need.
1st Annual Pay It Forward Holiday Fundraising Celebration & Raffle Drawing
Join us for the First Annual Pay It Forward Holiday Fundraising Celebration and Raffle Drawing today, from 5:30-7:00 pm, hosted by Glory House Catering & Bistro, 109 S. Main Street. Enjoy complimentary drinks and food; 2 drinks per person, with live music by Leo...
A Special Donation Arrived Today
from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC). It took 2 trucks to get it here! We appreciate your support! And thanks to DMG Events Digital Marketing who helped unload the trucks and fill the food pantry. Irving Cares loves our volunteers!
You don’t need a bucket of ice on your head to know that #GivingTuesday feels good!
Remember the ice bucket challenge? It spread like wildfire this past summer. Before long, everyone was dumping buckets on their heads and challenging friends to do the same. So we did it. It was fun. We donated money and felt better for doing it. It felt good to...
Thanks to Dr. Dunn & ADCLC for their Holiday Food Drive
Dr. Jerry Dunn and Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas joined Irving Cares to collect food donations for Irving families this holiday season. Thanks to everyone who donated - you made a difference and helped families in your own neighborhood. Dr. Jerry and Connie...