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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