Come support Irving's own Trevor Story, short stop for the Colorado Rockies, and your Texas Rangers in a night of great baseball action! Trevor graduated from Irving High School in 2011 and was drafted in the 1st round. He now plays shortstop for the Rockies. He's...
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Teddie Story
It’s Teddie Story Day!
Let's celebrate! Dec.14, 2017 has been declared Teddie Story Day by Irving Mayor, Rick Stopfer, and the City Council. The proclamation reads in part, "Teddie Story accepted the position as CEO of Irving Cares, a position that she fulfilled with utmost integrity and...
Kyle Taylor named Irving Cares CEO
Kyle Taylor joined Irving Cares as a volunteer in the Employment Services Program in July 2010. He led the weekly Job Search Seminars advising and inspiring clients who were seeking employment. In April 2012, Kyle was named “Volunteer of the Year.” Soon after, Kyle...
Happy Thanksgiving!
All of us at Irving Cares wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Irving Cares will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. We will open again at 9 am on Monday, Nov. 27.
Happy Retirement! Reception for Teddie Story on Dec. 5
Who knew that volunteering to serve on a committee in 1991 would lead to 26 years of love for one another? Swing by to give Teddie Story a proper send-off as she retires as CEO of Irving Cares. Tuesday, December 5, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 pm with brief remarks at 6:00 Irving...
What a great Casino Night Party on Sat., 11/4!
Thank you to everyone who attended and the great folks at Healthcare Associates of Texas - Irving! Tom Baxter was the winner of the Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament Entry taking the prize from last year's winner, Kyle Taylor. Thank you to Goodgame Photography for the...
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...
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...
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...