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...
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Brandenburg 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....
The 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...
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...
What 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...
Items 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...
Let’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 week!
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...
Irving Cares ShareACare
In the past year, 340 people took a Money Management Class at Irving Cares, and 97% could identify 3 things they learned in the class.
We need YOU for the 60for60 Challenge!
As we count down to #TheGreatHarvest, a giant birthday party celebrating 60 years of helping the Irving community, Irving Cares invites you to join the fun of the 60for60 Challenge! Make your plans now to join us at the Irving Convention Center on Friday, September...