The office will open tomorrow at 9 am. President's Day was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February...
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Yolanda Carroll is “On Board” at Irving Cares
At BNSF Railway, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, Board member Yolanda Carroll manages a $120 million account portfolio and leads a rail transportation and logistics sales team responsible for formalizing growth and profitability strategies to machinery and wind energy...
Singley Academy Culinary Students Make a “Souper” Donation
Culinary and hospitality students at Singley Academy cooked up $500 bucks for Irving Cares with a chili cook-off and a can-for-food exchange. Students brought in canned food donations, and received lunch in the FireBird Cafe. What a deal! Thanks, Singley students,...
Lori Leads the Board at Irving Cares!
Board Chair, Lori Bunger Nollette, works for Holt CAT and has been in Used Equipment Sales for 15 years. After finishing a brief training program in 2001, Lori started in sales and has developed a customer base all over the world, selling $170 million dollars-worth...
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend!
There's lots going on in Irving this weekend! Stop by Zest Fest at the Irving Convention Center; Irving Cares volunteers will be there! Or make a contribution to the Souper Bowl of Caring food drive! We found this sign at Singley Academy. Enjoy your weekend - and...
Meet the Board!
Presenting Anthony G. Bridges! Originally from Quitman, Texas, Anthony's lived in Irving for the past 10 years. He has a B.A. in Government from The University of Texas (Go Longhorns!), and is currently employed by Irving-based PreMark Health Science. Anthony’s...
It was the first time, but it won’t be the last!
Moss Adams, LLP, a CPA and business consulting firm, came to Irving Cares for the first time to volunteer. They helped by filling orders in the food pantry, and were great "Assets," helping Irving residents in need. Moss Adams is a leader in assurance, tax,...
Who’s here? Woodhaven is here!
Just look at these fine folks from Woodhaven Presbyterian Church sorting canned goods to help feed their neighbors in Irving! Thanks Pastor Diane Baldwin; your flock working hard to help others! Woodhaven members volunteer every 2nd Tuesday afternoon. Would your...
Meet the Board!
Volunteers at Irving Cares at the highest level, they provide oversight and guidance. Today we feature Doris Harris! Doris is a sourcing executive at Irving-based Vizient, formerly VHA/Novation. She has been an Irving resident for 8 years. Doris says, “Irving Cares...
Timberlake Cabinetry Cleans Up in the Pantry
We had a great group from Timberlake Cabinetry volunteer today at Irving Cares. They filled food pantry orders, and restocked the shelves and warehouse. They hit the ground running, and were a big help getting us restocked after the hectic holiday season. Thanks,...