Gorgeous gold-tone Michael Kors buckle bracelet. It's the coolest thing, and it's in the silent auction at The Great Harvest 25th Anniversary. Be there to bid! See you Friday, September 25, at the Irving Convention Center.
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Self Sufficiency
Make a Night of It!
Special room rates are available if booked by Friday, Sept. 11, for the night of The Great Harvest at the Marriott Las Colinas and the Omni Mandalay. Relax and enjoy The Great Harvest on Sept. 25 without a long drive home!
Charity Navigator Awards Another 4 Star Rating to Irving Cares
"Only 20% of charities have received at least 2 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Irving Cares outperforms most other charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Irving Cares from its peers and demonstrates...
Generous Grainger Foundation Gift
The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $25,000 to Irving Cares in support of the food pantry to provide Irving residents with temporary assistance. “This grant will allow us to offer nutritious groceries...
The Great Harvest 25th Anniversary is coming Sept. 25!
Fabulous Live Auction Item - 4 night stay for 2 including airfare at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler or Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise; your choice, an $8,300 value. Hope to see you there!
Raising a Healthy Family on One Income
A young family with 2-year old twins comes to the food pantry to help make ends meet. Thanks to our partnership with the North Texas Food Bank we give out fresh fruit and vegetables in addition to meat, milk, eggs, bakery items and canned groceries. Here's what they...
Cute and cuddly and just for you
See this trio of Giant Teddy Bears (sold separately) in the silent auction at The Great Harvest 25th Anniversary! Who do you know that would love to have one, or all three?
My Summer Internship Experience with Irving Cares
Irving Cares was fortunate to get a grant from the Exxon Mobil Community Summer Jobs Program #CSJP, for a summer intern. Brenna Hill, a student at Trinity University, spent her summer with us working as case manager in the Employment Services Program. This is what she...
“Twenty-five years ago…
a friend of Irving Cares hosted a barbeque fundraiser in his back yard. The event was called Christmas in July. Everyone pitched in carrying tables, setting up chairs, cooking food. Proceeds topped $10,000. We’ve come a long way since then! The 25th anniversary of The...
Today! Happy Hour for a Cause – Silpada Jewelry Party
Join us today from 5:30-8 pm at Mattito's Mexican Restaurant, or you can purchase online. This happy hour features the beautiful new jewelry and accessories from the Fall 2015 catalog. Silpada not only offers great style and qualify but also a lifetime guarantee....
