Saturday, December 28, 2013

Helping Others at Irving Cares


What are the three hardest words to say? “I was wrong.”  “You were right.” How about, “I need help.”?   Last year, over 44,000 said, “I need help,” and Irving Cares was there and was able to meet many of the basic needs for low-income Irving families.

Programs offered include food pantry; financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities or transportation; job search assistance; transportation to medical appointments; information and referral.

Average annual income for a family at Irving Cares is $24,000. At that income level, any “extra” expense can cause a financial crisis: a higher-than-usual utility bill, a sick child who needs a doctor’s visit and a prescription, job loss.

We are most pleased our clients and supporters say we provide those services with dignity and respect. Surveys from Food Pantry clients stated the items they received in their food orders met their nutritional needs and were plentiful in quantity and variety. A volunteer wrote in his online review at www.greatnonprofits.com, “If you donate to Irving Cares, you know that your dollars are being spent wisely and effectively.”


You can help support Irving Cares at ZestFest 2014 by making a donation during the Celebrity Chef tastings, or visiting our booth in the exhibit spaces. When neighbors work together, great things can happen. 

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