Irving Cares

I've witnessed firsthand the incredible impact Irving Cares has on our community. They provide vital assistance to Irving residents facing financial hardship, offering everything from food pantries to job training programs. It's truly inspiring to see their dedication to empowering people and fostering self-sufficiency. “A hand up, not a hand out” ☺️ If you're looking for a way to make a difference, consider volunteering or donating to Irving Cares.

Extensive support to the Irving community providing a hand up not just a hand out. Support includes food pantry, rental and utility assistance and educational programs.

Irving Cares is a non-profit that provides local residents with the necessary tools to become self-sufficient, productive community members. It's been a pleasure and a joy to work alongside good-hearted individuals who understand the value of supporting those in need. It is extremely rewarding to interact with clients who are more than eager to access the resources to improve their circumstance and then give back to the organization to assist others that are in need. I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to volunteer at Irving Cares and learn more about how this organization supports the community.

Irving cares and my family go way back. As a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader, our troops joined in canned food drives and adopted families through Irving Cares’ Christmas program. The scouts gained an appreciation for those who don’t have as much as they did. Fast forward to 2009, I began as a food pantry volunteer and since 2018, I’ve served on the board. The scope of what we do at Irving Cares has grown- we don’t just provide food but also financial assistance and employment opportunities for our clients. We are the primary social services agency for residents of Irving.

Irving Cares supports the community in so many ways, through the food bank, through critical education and job training, and through rent and utilities support at a time when families need it most. They genuinely want people to have a hand up, not a hand out, and aim to help those in short-term need while also helping to set them up for the long-term.

As a board member, I've witnessed firsthand the incredible impact Irving Cares has on our community. They provide vital assistance to Irving residents facing financial hardship, offering everything from food pantries to job training programs. It's truly inspiring to see their dedication to empowering people and fostering self-sufficiency. That's why I joined – because their mission to help our neighbors in need is one I wholeheartedly believe in. If you're looking for a way to make a difference, consider volunteering or donating to Irving Cares. You won't regret it!

As a new executive to the Irving area about 5 years ago, I wanted to get involved in my new community. Specifically, I asked for social services organizations that focus on children, families, and elderly neighbors in need. Almost everyone recommended that I look into Irving Cares. I quickly learned that they were right. Irving Cares has been passionately serving our neighbors since it's founding and has made a tremendous impact. I'm honored to be a member of the board.

Irving Cares empowers clients to move toward sustainability.

I have witnessed Irving Cares support the community, provide food, utility and rent assistance as well as financial coaching to the citizens of Irving for over 20 years.
The org has a fantastic staff and CEO who are genuinely interested in helping those in need and equipping clients so that one day they will NOT need Irving Cares.

Irving Cares demonstrates a deep understanding and strong work ethic in treating individuals with dignity and respect, while also addressing clients' needs in a compassionate manner. I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact they have on the lives through their programs and resources. It truly is a unique organization in Irving.

Irving Cares helps so many families in crisis with their immediate needs, but what makes them stand out is how they think beyond the now and help them better themselves for the future. They truly care about their community and it shows.

Irving Cares is an organization of dedicated individuals focused on improving the everyday lives of those in their community. The families they help can benefit immediately and long-term through programs established to set participants on a path to self-sufficiency via personal growth and financial independence.

Irving Cares is the best charity in Irving. The amount of services provided to the community outstanding. Irving Cares has helped so many families make a fresh start.

Irving Cares employs individuals who truly care for every individual who walks in the door that is in need of help. Their passion and dedication to the mission is inspiring for all to see. Being able to volunteer and see firsthand the professionalism and care for each client is an unforgettable experience.

Great place to volunteer. When I volunteer with Irving Cares, I can see the impact they are making in our local community. They help with food, finding stable employment, and budgeting and finance help. They even help with utility and rent assistance. The people who work at Irving Cares really care.

I attended a food sorting event hosted by my work place. I learnt about the Irving Cares organization and everything they do. I work with the Corporate Social Responsibility team at my work place and so far we have had 3 events with Irving Cares this year. We are going to do 2 or 3 more in the next few months.
We were very impressed by their mission and their dedication to help the residents of the city of Irving. I will continue working with Irving Cares.

My work group volunteered with Irving Cares and had a great experience. We worked in their food pantry re-stocking and setting up pre-filled food bags for family pick up. This service is incredibly valuable to the community to ensure families in financial crisis don't go without basic needs (such as food). We look forward to returning.

Irving Cares was very welcoming and eager for our company to spend the afternoon helping. Everyone that greeted us seemed very grateful for our time. In our one afternoon we could all agree that this was an organization that genuinely cares about helping others less fortunate. I was impressed by the organization of the facility and role it plays in the community.

Irving Cares is a long standing NPO that is doing a great service for their community. They were a pleasure to volunteer for and we would gladly do it again!

Had an awesome time volunteering here and giving back to the community! They are a great team of people working for a great cause!

I scheduled a volunteer event for my work team at Irving Cares and it was nothing short of amazing. From the time we entered, we felt like we were really helping to make a difference. The staff was very friendly and the organization is so organized. When our schedules allow, I will definitely be planning to come back!

My employer encourages volunteer work in our community. And my team picked Irving Cares. I had never been there. I had no idea what they did. But by the time I left that day, I was so impressed with the work that they do for the residents of Irving TX. It is amazing. My only regret is that I did not know about this organization prior to our assignment. The people working there truly have a heart for helping people. And I hope that we have the opportunity to serve them again. What they do there is so needed and so appreciated.

I was given the run around being self employed. Case manager was assigned to someone else in the middle of case. Communication was off and barley responsive.Applied in February and denied in July. Gave every personal information for being self employed and was denied saying I made too much. Small business has up and downs too.

Can’t go to deep in to detail but the love and compassion these ppl have for the work they do they literally do it for US it’s definitely not about the money they earn from doing there job it’s about the help they give and the smiles they see by helping.

I have been associated with this organization for over 15 years. It truly impacts people’s lives... I love their new Invest in yourself program

This organization puts people on the path to self-sufficiency. They offer assistance to help individuals support their families with living-wage employment and encourage positive life-skills to keep them there.

Our company and I have participated in food drives, raising funds and volunteering at Irving Cares for years now. They offer life skills classes, job training assistance, rent & utility assistance, food and so much more to lift people up and get them back on their feet during a rough time. This non-profit is devoted to their community, hands down the best nonprofit I have ever had the pleasure volunteering for and working with!

I am a proud supporter of Irving Cares. I love what it stands for and the community it helps give a hand up, not a hand out. I don't live in Irving but I work here and it gives me great joy to see the work that this group does each and every day in big and small ways. Truly can not say enough good things about the work they do in the community and the lives they've changed.

It is easy to get behind a charity that has such visible effects on the local community large and small. Every person that comes to their doors is given a shoulder to lean on and an ear to hear their request. From the one-time requests for food assistance to long-term training and housing assistance, families in Irving aren't just given a temporary patch for a problem, they are given tools and skills to help. This method of not just tending to a problem but setting recipients up for future success on their own is what speaks to the heart of this group. It is a building strategy that grows with the needs of the community.

As a volunteer I see the many ways Irving Cares helps the Irving community!

Irving Cares provides much needed support residents in Irving experiencing a financial crisis. There is a food bank, which Irving Cares is known for, but they also provide other emergency assistance with rent and utility payments. Irving Cares also provides employment services to help anyone experiencing a job loss a path to self-sufficiency.

The staff at Irving Cares are exceptional, hard-working, and dedicated. Even in 2020, they remained open serving the community of Irving, in the most caring, supportive way possible. Now in 2021, Irving Cares is once again providing all the services which were offered in pre-Covid days. No clients are left unserved even though many volunteers have not yet returned. I am happily helping again, volunteering about 10 years now. It's also the best place for volunteers.

I love volunteering at Irving Cares! The staff is wonderful to work with and it is a joy to serve the community with them.

i have been involved with this organization for over 12 years. I see how hard they work to change the lives of their fellow neighbors in Irving. They are truly the first stop for many families who are facing a financial crisis in their lives. They work to remove all the roadblocks that prevent families from reaching economic stability. The really do care about their neighbors...Great team!!!

I volunteered in the food pantry for 3 years and loved every minute of it. Irving Cares is full of caring, kind individuals who truly want to help the community. Communication with volunteers, security, management of donations and organization of stock/supplies were all very well thought out and efficient. I’d still be there if I hadn’t moved away!

This nonprofit has taken the 2020 challenges with impressive skills. They changed quickly, analyzed the immediate impact and adjusted to make sure their ability to support the community complemented other city and area services to ensure they could get the most out of their efforts.

Irving Cares has a long and outstanding history of helping people in the Irving community get the help they need to get things back on track, whether it's food from the food bank, financial assistance with rent, utilities, etc., or employment training.

Great organization, selfless leadership, giving hope and support to community members in their darkest hours. I am honored to be a part of this organization

I have been honored to serve as a board member since 2004. I have seen this organization grow...yet the service and care to the city of Irving residents has remained so personal and thoughtful. The staff and leadership treat the clients like family while offering them a hand up...not a hand out! I look forward to many more opportunities to continue to serve this great organiztion.

Hard working staff and volunteers that truly care about the community!

It has truly been my privilege to be involved at Irving Cares for the past 3 years. The work this long term organization does is incredibly valuable to Irving residents and makes an impact on our community as a whole. What started as a response to tornadoes in Irving and West Dallas in 1957 to our current work providing: food pantry, rent assistance, utility assistance, job training and retraining, educational opportunities, case work management, and the best new program providing financial and holistic training for members of our community in need. I highly recommend Irving Cares.

Irving Cares helps make Irving a great place to live, work, and play. They do not just give a handout to those in need, but they work with them to learn job skills and assist them with finding a job. They provide for basic needs, plus they give hope to those going through dark moments in their life. Thank you Kyle and Team for your concern and hard work that makes Irving an outstanding city.

As a volunteer, I have seen amazing work done and positive results for the Irving community. Irving Cares is a valuable asset to everyone.

Irving Cares has been around for over 50 years!!! How many local home grown nonprofits can say that? Irving Cares has an amazing team of volunteers and staff. Every time I walk thru the offices everyone is happy and friendly. Helping others.... that is what comes to mind when I think about Irving Cares. They help our community, families and individuals in need and they do it with pride.

Had the pleasure of volunteering for this amazing organization during their planning stages of their largest fund raiser of the year. Plus, I’ve been able to send multiple crews from our supportive local employer to volunteer within the food pantry. The work and support that this organization provides to the community is priceless. We are so thankful for Kyle and his entire team. Thank you for being there for our community members in need. God bless.

I Volunteer on Monday afternoons in the Food Pantry and I'm entering my 15th year with Irving Cares. I gladly contribute my time, talent and money to support this caring organization and it's staff. Many good people provide hope and assistance to the many in need in a positive and professional manner. The Irving Cares Motto Is True- - -We Offer A Hand Up NOT A Hand Out.

MBE

Irving Cares has been an amazing organization to volunteer with! Participants of Irving really do appreciate the help up from their programs. In fact, I was at Tom Thumb last night and was confirming my Tom Thumb card was giving back to the Irving Cares through their Good Neighbor Program and the customer service staff member helping me was a previous participant in their programs. The programs helped her get back on her feet and helped her get a full time position that could pay all the bills. Thanks you Irving Cares for all your great work in the community!

My company has been a long-time partner of this organization and encouraged me to get involved in various ways; food drives, fundraising, virtual drives and assisting with training on any professional skills that are related to their services. I love that I can help with time as well as donations. I will continue to be an advocate for this charity when I learn someone is need and lives in Irving.

I work in Irving and am a contributor to Irving Cares because not only do they feed the hungry in this community, they provide much needed training and other help to give their clients what they need to land a job, or an even better one so they can support themselves and their families.

I have been volunteering at Irving Cares for over 3 years now and am very proud to work with this organization. Customers are treated with respect and compassion. I have seen people come in looking very stressed and when they leave they look relaxed and hopeful. Irving Cares serves a real need in our community helping people get back on their feet.

The Irving Cares team provides such an awesome service to our community. I've donated, attended the Great Harvest and volunteered many times and I always come away with thinking "wow, these people do great things here." The best thing I feel is what their slogan says - "Hand up, not a hand out". Irving Cares not only gives their clients help with immediate needs but also tools to help provide for a better future. Additionally when there is a crisis such as a hurricane, they rally and act as a funnel for a lot of the relief efforts in the community. I'm proud to continue to support Irving Cares and the great work they do for our people.

I am the administrative assistant at one of the middle schools here in Irving. I had a parent come into my office last week seeking any and all assistance for her children and herself. I called Julia Black at Irving Cares and Julia not only had groceries and diapers pulled and ready for pick up, she had information gathered for me to give to the mom and had me give the mom her name to offer any additional counsel she could. I am humbled by the generosity of my fellow Irvingites and people like Julia who give of themselves daily. Thank you Irving Cares - you do!

I first became involved at Irving Cares as a volunteer in the food pantry. It felt so great to help people in my home town. As I became more familiar with the agency, I learned that Irving Cares is more than a food pantry. They offer help with rent, utilities, employment and other services. The staff and volunteers are knowledgeable and caring. They provide services in an atmosphere of dignity and respect know that it's hard to ask for help.

Irving Cares stays very active in the local community. All members are committed to making a difference and care about their work. This non-profit is unique in that they successfully create relationships with businesses and, besides fulfilling their mission, bring the community together.

Healthcare Associates has worked with Irving Care now for 5 years. We host a casino night every year and they are the best to work with. They are so helpful with helping me put this on. They are always there and willing to do whatever is needed to make this night the best night possible and to make it raise the most money for their organization. They always go above and beyond to make things happen. I really appreciate all they do for our community. Glad we connected with them and will always be willing to help Irving Cares.

I have now worked at Irving Cares for 10 plus years. I use the term work rather than just volunteer as it a pleasure to work and to serve those families who need a hand up. It really is like work because I enjoy it and despite not being paid for it, it gives me as much satisfaction as work used to.

Irving Cares provides great service to the community whether it is providing emergency food assistance, employment search guidance, or referral services. I walk out the door after volunteering feeling uplifted, that somehow we are able to help each other. I'm honored to be a part of this organization.

To the Staff and Volunteers at Irving Cares:

Moved. Touched. Inspired! Those are the feelings I came away with after a morning spent at Irving Cares this week. I am so amazed by not only the many and varied resources available here, but also by the active participation of your community, businesses and individuals alike, working together to bring a ray of light and hope into the lives of your Irving neighbors who might find themselves in need of a helping hand.

After a quick tour of the facility, I had the privilege of seeing the impressive food bank in action, attending one of the Wednesday Job Search workshops, and sitting in on a case interview. I met some of the wonderful, dedicated people of Irving Cares who make this non profit organization such a growing success, and whose spirit of genuine care, concern, and respect, is positively uplifting.

Irving Cares, thank you for sharing your morning -- and your vision with me. Keep up the good work!

Warm regards,
Susan Shrum

I have been a volunteer for only a few years but it is very fulfilling. They are very caring and work hard to supply for the needs of our clients.

I have been a volunteer in the food pantry since 2008. It was a great organization at that time, and I was honored to be a part of it. Since then, it's gotten even better. Under Teddy Story's careful and thoughtful management, and Kyle Taylor's ability to squeeze water from a stone, (i.e. wrangle and organize many more retail contributors, line up more volunteer groups), it has gained greater efficiency and served hundreds more each year since I started. The staff and office volunteers are hard working and dedicated. Irving Cares IS a Great Nonprofit!

Having worked for several years at Irving Cares I am so happy with the support given to families by filling baskets of food with both fresh and canned meat and fresh and canned vegetables. We also brighten the faces of many children with desserts such as brightly decorated cupcakes and other desserts. Fresh bread and dairy products round out the nutritional food we give. Irving Texas is the community that makes this all possible with volunteers that both live and work in the city. Great Harvest is the yearly fundraiser that helps fund the non-profit with many Irvingites giving generously to make it happen.Teddie Story and her staff make all of this possible with their leadership. Great place to volunteer!

It has been a pleasure to be a volunteer at Irving Cares for the past 10 years. The staff is
kind and compassionate and treats clients with dignity and respect. I volunteer in the
food pantry and it is deeply satisfying to make sure that those who come will leave
with bags of nutritious food for their families. Several years ago I filled an order for a
homeless man who had immigrated to the United States. He didn't have any place to
cook so the request was for "picnic items" only. I did my best to find canned meats,
fruits and vegetables with flip tops but was dismayed that there was so much more
I wished I could give him. When I handed him the sacks, he looked inside and then up
at me. He said, "This is beautiful food. Today I will eat beautiful food. Thank you." It is
a blessing to meet the people who come to Irving Cares for assistance and a joy to serve them.

I have been a volunteer since 2011. It is very rewarding to serve the people and to work with the great staff. Irving Cares is meeting the needs of families in Irving and helping them in many ways to move forward. I am proud to be a part of this great organization!

It has been my pleasure to volunteer at Irving Cares for almost three years. I am a case manager and also do intake a few days a week. It is rewarding to be part of this nonprofit which provides the basic needs to so many in the community. It is a very supportive environment with an extremely dedicated staff. All good!!

I have been contributing to Irving Cares for over 15 years because I believe in their mission of helping people in our community and have been impressed with how they carry it out. I started volunteering as an Intake Greeter about 8 years ago and feel that I'm helping to give back to our community. Our clients seem to sincerely appreciate the help we offer which shows them others care and gives them a reason to be thankful and continue their efforts towards improving their lives.

I spent 4 years as a volunteer at Irving Cares. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. In my role as Case Manager, I was able to interact face to face with our clients. It was enlightening and heartbreaking; courage and strength became a two way street; shared laughter and tears were a common occurrence; mutual respect was given and received. And yes, we also have a great food pantry which often includes fresh fruit and vegetables, a job bank and many resources to help clients get back on their feet. Often, encouragement, a warm smile and a kind word helped ease us to the next step. Thank you Irving Cares for the great work you do.

I have served on the board of Irving Cares for more than 10 years. The agency has an amazing staff that truly cares for its clients, the residents of Irving, TX. Everyone is treated fairly and with dignity. As a board member I can attest to the fact that every dollar donated is handled fiscally conservatively and responsibly. This enables the agency to help more people with continuously decreasing amounts of donations and funding.

Irving Cares employees and volunteers go above and beyond for their community. They may not always be able to help everyone in the way they've asked, but they are on mission to give a hand up to provide help in any way that they possibly can for those facing crisis in Irving. I love the heart of this agency!

I have served on the board of this agency for 4 years. Each year I see how Irving Cares continues to improve by consistently helping clients, being fiscally responsible, and maintaining a solid reputation for the City of Irving and the people they serve. This organization is well respected and plays a vital role in the lives of Irving's citizens. How the client feels when they leave Irving Cares is 100 times different from when they first walked in - that's what a hand up does for someone who needs it.

Sorry to see so many excellent reviews when I had such a lousy experience with this place. I was in the Irving hospital, missed a few weeks of work at my Irving-based job, and needed help paying bills for the Irving house that I rent. Just for one month. It didn't matter that I've lived in Irving all my life (over 50 years). It didn't matter than my family has been here since the 1940s. They refused to help me because I don't have a lease.
Helping Irving residents in need? I don't think so. I won't ask them for help again and I certainly won't be recommending them to anyone else.

Without this group, Irving would have a giant hole in our care to people fallen on hard times. They are a great group of people sponsored by most everyone in Irving.

I have been volunteering at Irving Cares for only a short time but it has been a very rewarding experience. I have been amazed at the work that is put into ensuring that the pantry is stocked with all the appropriate food groups.....nothing is left to chance! Irving Cares does great work to assist our neighbors in need! I am proud to be a part of it.

I have been volunteering at Irving Cares for 6 years. I find it very rewarding to serve the people of Irving that need a hand up.

I work at Irving Cares weekly in the Food Pantry and enjoying seeing all the people both with and without families, and those that have homes and are homeless receive the help they need to get them through at a low point in their life.
Several people have actually shed tears when we have given them food so thankful to have something in their stomach. I am thankful through Irving Cares people can get help in desperate times.

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When we wanted to find a way to assist in our community, we could not have done better than to volunteer at Irving Cares. This organization does remarkable and lasting work in Irving, and it does so with remarkable care and attention to every dollar. We know how fortunate we are to be able to serve with this outstanding group and, through them, see good things happen in the city where we live.

Volunteering at Irving Cares is a pleasure. It is an organization that truly cares for people in need. The staff is the greatest. It is fun serving them and watching their faces when they receive their food.

It has been a very rewarding experience volunteering at Irving Cares. When individuals encounter hard times, they know there is a community based facility that will help them out. Irving Cares can help with food, finances, and referrals. It is all good!

I am a fairly new volunteer having only been with Irving Cares a little over a year. The reason I picked this Non Profit, is because it is not intended as a way of life, but a helping hand thru a little bump in life's roads.

I volunteer at the Irving Cares Food Pantry and have for several years. I just LOVE doing it. I can clearly see the need in the people who come there. And love to see the joy when they receive their food. Especially enjoy seeing joy on the little children's faces. I know that I am doing something good and sometimes feel like I get more out of it than the clients. Will be doing this for a LONG time, I pray.

I have been volunteering in the food pantry for about a year and a half. I love it!!! It is so rewarding to be a part of providing a temporary help to someone in need. They always say thank you and I feel I should thank them for giving me the pleasure of doing something for them. They are very proud people and there but for the grace of God, I could be in their shoes. I try to always be pleasant with them. I love my job at Irving Cares, and although I'm a "newby" I hope I can do this for many years to come.

I live in Irving. I am thankful that an organization like Irving Cares exists to help the least of us in my community. Losing a job or having an emergency that destroys your finances can happen to anyone. Those situations are humbling. But, at Irving Cares, they help people without heaping shame on them. In emergency situations, you just need a little help to get back on your feet. That's why I like Irving Cares.

Irving Cares is a fantastic organization.As a single person of my age,I really felt uneasy about having to ask for any type of assistance for getting groceries.However, the staff was very friendly and treated me with respect.I am between jobs and simply did not have any groceries left and I was able to get enough food to last at least a week or two untill I start getting a regular paycheck.All the items I received were fresh and some were a better quality than what I buy when I am working.I appreciate and am thankful to all who volunteer,work,donate, or in whatever capacity they help. I am very pleased with my experince at Irving Cares.

I began volunteering at Irving Cares when the arrival of Katrina survivors overwhelmed the ability of this agency to meet their emergency needs. But I have continued to volunteer there each week in the food pantry because of the truly dedicated staff and volunteers. Their commitment to improving the quality of life for Irving residents is outstanding. Each time I work, I am reminded that the opportunity to put good, nutritious food on the table is a blessing that many of us take for granted. I also want to recognize our vendor partners and individuals who donate excess food so that it can be redistributed to our neighbors in need.

Irving Cares provides emergency assistance to citizens of Irving, Texas who are experiencing a financial crisis in their lives. The Irving Cares food pantry has supplied 5 days worth of food for over 900 families within the past month, alone. Other services provided include vouchers for gasoline, payment of utility bills, job search assistance, and transportation to health care providers. The staff and volunteers of Irving Cares are committed to assisting our neighbors with care, compassion, and respect no matter what their circumstances. It is truly a joy to volunteer at Irving Cares each week.

Irving Cares meets basic human needs with compassion, customer service and experience. Its long-tenured staff is rare compared to "revolving doors" @ most agencies. I applaud board and staff for making specific pantry/funding asks, diversifying revenue sources & board composition. Service delivery with a temporary crisis focus gets clients on track. I routinely refer clients, prospective employees or volunteers, corporate citizens and community leaders knowing they will enjoy the association. As a governance consultant, it's marvelous when 501c3s take process improvement and marketing goals seriously. I'm blessed to see this former client improve in key arenas since 2011 goal-setting.

Irving Cares goal of "a hand up, not a hand out" says it all to me. They make amazing things happen with the thinnest of resources, and the biggest of hearts and heads from a very small staff and an expanding group of volunteers. Every dollar matters, every jar of peanut butter given matters, and they make sure of it. They are changing lives every single day in ways that restore dignity and trust and faith, and they bring about healing and hope because of it. The number of people living below the poverty level (or barely at it) isn't shrinking in our community. That weighs heavily on the hearts of the staff and volunteers that are Irving Cares every single day.

i lost my job and needed help finding work. the people at Irving cares helped me find a job, put food on my table until i could get steady money coming in. they helped me when need it the most. the people seemed to really care about me and just listened. this place saved my life

I have been a volunteer for about 5 years. I do data entry of volunteer time. I have assumed the responsibility that it is "my job" to enter the volunteer time each month for monthly reporting. This has added to my satisfaction of volunteering. It has also given me the opportunity to use some of my technical skills which help to complete the monthly task.

I've been a volunteer at Irving Cares for almost 5 years. I find it a very rewarding experience and enjoy working with the clients, the other volunteers and the staff. The time goes by very quickly as we work
together to do as much as possible for our many and varied clients. I hope to be able to continue this
work well into the future.

Irving Cares provides temporary assistance that touches the lives of 20% of Irving residents. Teddie Story leads the staff and dedicated volunteers in providing financial assistance, food, employment services and referrals in a caring and professional way to people struggling with unexpected circumstances. It's a privilege for me to participate in helping people get their lives back on track.

I'm a voluteer in the Intake Department. I meet the people who are having to deal with the "speed bumps in the road of life". Irving Cares helps with their immediate needs by providing food, information, guidance and understanding without being judgemental.

It is a priviledge to play a small part to help build people up and help them recognize their own strenght.

I have been a volunteer at Irving Cares for three years and have enjoyed every day spent there. I especially enjoy meeting the clients and being able to say "Yes! We can help you with that."
The atmosphere is warm and friendly, with a professional staff who really cares about the clients' needs.

Irving Cares is a great organization -- well organized with impressive services designed to help people get back on their feet. Under the direction of Teddie Story, the employees and volunteers are dedicated and organized. It's a joy to volunteer for this organization and to see great success stories with many clients. What a pleasure to give back to the community and to help others!

Teddie Story and the entire Irving Cares staff did a great job with the Great Harvest this year. All of our donors had a wonderful time and we raised a LOT of money for the agency! Irving Cares is a top notch organization that provides much needed services to residents in Irving. If you donate to Irving Cares, you know that your dollars are being spent wisely and effectively.

I have been a board member of Irving Cares for 3 years. Serving on the board has been an awesome and life changing experience. CEO, Teddie Story, and the dedicated staff do an excellent job at serving the community. Even though the staff may be small in number, they serve as if they are a team of 100. This is a great organization that has made a wonderful impact on the Irving community.

I have lived in Irving, TX for over 20 years;, about 6 years ago I heard about Irving Cares. From day one my family has donated to their food program (money, food, plastic bags). One day I was given the wonderful opportunity to take a tour. The whole time I was there I saw the respect Irving Cares demonstrates to the Citizens of Irving. I am proud to now be a contributor through my company's United Way program. My husband and I enjoy receiving their newsletter and being able to stay in touch with our community.

My company has worked with Irving Cares fo rthe last 5 years and I think the work they do is amazing. I love that it's "a hand up not a hand out" and they really work to enrich recipients lives. I always look forward to our food drives at work, because I get to talk to the kind people at Irving Cares. Teddie does an amzing job with limited resources!

So proud of what the Irving Cares staff and volunteers are able to accomplish year after year. I'm not only a proud volunteer/board member, but I live in Irving and I see first hand the difference that Irving Cares makes in our community. Great organization.

I have been on the board for Irving Cares for over 10 years. Teddie Story (CEO) and her staff do such a great job. Even though Teddie has a limited staff, she has lots of volunteers and together they are able to help so many Irving residents. There is so much need in Irving and Irving Cares is able to help those in need with rental and utility assistance, a food pantry and employment assistance. All of the clients at Irving Cares are treated with dignity and respect. And many of Irving Cares' volunteers and employees have been there for many years - another testament to Teddie's great leadership. Irving would not be the same without Teddie and Irving Cares.
Mary Ann Burns
Board Secretary

I have been a member of the board for over3 years and must say this is one of the best run organizations I've encountered. Teddie Story and her team does an exceptional job of serving their client's needs. They always have the client's best interest at heart and go to great lengths to make sure they are treated with the most upmost respect and dignity.

I have been involved with Irving Cares for several years. This organization really has a big heart that reaches out to anyone that comes through their door. The staff is wonderful. It is a volunteer driven organization of Irving people helping Irving people. It is a true example of a community helping each other. This place changes and makes Irving a better place. I am proud to be associated with a place like this.

I am a long supporter of Irving Cares. Their Vision, Misson and Values are exactly what we need in Irving. I love their moto. "It's a hand up, not a handout."

This organization makes an impact on the lives of over 1500 individuals and families a month. This place gets it, a hand up, not a hand out, what a strong motto. i have seen this organization, feed families, help get people employed, door to door transportation for medical needs, and just pat on the back and hug when people need it. i live in Irving and i see the direct impact it has on my neighbors and the children my kids go to school with. this place gives me hope for tomorrow

I am a former board member of Irving Cares, and I can tell you first hand of the good work that they do everyday. During my time there I heard so many inspiring stories about the help they have given to community members - help that has long, sustaining benefits. The help they provide isn't just about day-to-day support, it is focused on helping people move up and move ahead. This organization is an asset to the Irving Community and a model for non-profits.

Irving Cares motto of "It's not a hand out, it's a hand up" continues to resonate very strongly with me from my first encounter with this agency several years back to today. I always feel my volunteer time and money is best used when I give to Irving Cares. I have donated money to Irving Cares and served on their board in the past.

Irving Cares has been around helping Irving residents for more than 50 years. Thousands of people have received assistance with rent, food, medical transportation, utility assistance and jobs, but much more. They are greeted from people that understand when hard-times happen and they do to all of us, they receive respect from all the staff at Irving Cares,and these people really care about what happens to the clients that come with many needs. They are given life tools to help them over come their challenges and guidance to avoid future similar circumstances. Irving Cares is respected throughout the community for the communications they maintain with other resources in city and county that can assist the clients when they are not able to and they hold fast to the commitment to provide references and other resources to all clients that need assistance. Strong staff and board of directors work together to maintain IC excellent status with financial expenditures, grants, donations and contributions. Excellent organization.

I have volunteered and donated to Irving Cares for over seven years now and I have served on their board in the past. This is such a great organization and they serve a need to the most at-risk population in Irving. They have always believed, "It is not a hand-out, but a hand-up" and will offer long term solutions to clients once their immediate needs are met. I can't say enough about the staff at Irving Cares and their dedication to the organization.

If you're looking for a non-profit organization that has great leadership, transparency, uses financial and other resources very efficiently, and holds itself accountable by reporting key metrics, then Irving Cares is it! Irving Cares provides Irving residents with temporary assistance and training to promote self-sufficency. They are a small organization that does great things! In addition to the food pantry, they provide rent and utility assistance, employment services, and patient transportation. For clients that receive rent or mortgage assistance, it's not just a one-month fix. To truly help clients and use donor funds wisely, they want at least 85% of clients to not be evicted within 90 days. They're exceeding that objective at 94%. Check out their website or stop by Irving Cares and see first hand how they help the Irving community.

Irving Cares is an organization that treats every person who walks through the door with dignity. irving Cares offers Emergency Financial Assistance for rent, utility assistance gasoline vouchers bus passes and we help families purchase medical prescitions. Through our food pantry over 650 families recieve much needed groceries every month. Our money management classes which are available in english and spanish can be taken online or in our offices. The gasoline vochers help those that are seeking employment or need to get to a medical appointment. Our vision is to improve the quality of life for our clients through education and self help. When our clients were ask "were you treated with dignity and respect by the staff and volunteers" 100% said yes. It's not a handout at Irving Cares but rather it's a hand up.

I have been a proud volunteer and board member of Irving Cares for several years, and I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of service our staff and volunteers provide our community. As an Irving resident, a corporate donor and personal donor, I'm fully aware of the needs that Irving Cares meets for the residents of our community. The tremendous reputation that Irving Cares has in the social service arena is hands down as a result of the strong leadership in place throughout the organization. I'm proud to help and serve Irving Cares.