Giving Good

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission that meets the basic needs of individuals and families while inspiring HOPE for lasting change. Vision Statement: Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission that provides long-term solutions that break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Omaha Against Hunger is a volunteer-driven effort to package and distribute a highly nutritious dry food formula around the world through feeding programs, orphanages, school, and clinics. Locally, the meals are distributed through food pantries and food banks, throughout our community.

To provide emergency and supplemental food to the people in need in Nebraska and western Iowa.
Our volunteer hours are Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. and the fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Vetshouse, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides housing, food, clothing, counseling and other assistance to homeless veterans of the US Armed Forces to facilitate their return to gainful, independent, responsible and productive lifestyles. The goal is to bring awareness to the Hampton Roads of the current plight of the 2500 homeless veterans in our community. Vetshouse will provide this program to as many veterans as possible through the donation of time, materials, services

There are many opportunities to support Lynnhaven River NOW. Several unique factors will help guide the scope of your project. The season, group size and time allocation are several factors to consider when planning a project with LRN. Please contact Dana Sizemore to help customize a project for your group.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay. Serving as a watchdog, CBF fights for effective, science-based solutions to the pollution degrading the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers & streams. Their motto, “Save the Bay,” is a regional rallying cry for pollution reduction throughout the Chesapeake’s six-state, 64,000-square-mile watershed, which is home to more than 17 million people & 3,000 species of plants & animals.

Our Mission Statement: Many denominations of churches uniting to meet the needs of Irving’s homeless through clothing, hot meals, and spiritual guidance in order to demonstrate Christ’s love and compassion. We have 10 Churches that work together to feed the homeless and provide basic needs such as Hygiene, blankets, clothes, shoes and an occasional bus pass. We serve a hot meal every Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Downtown Irving. We have a schedule and each church feeds every other month. We serve an average of 45 people each Thursday. we have a winter event and a spring event which we give out clothing to Irving’s needy families as well.

Holiday gift card drive- participants collect $10-$15 gift cards that will be used to purchase gifts for our older wish children who do not necessarily love receiving toys like younger kids do. Each child receives a small gift when their wish granting volunteers meet with them for the first time. Groups normally gather donations and deliver to Make-A-Wish during the holidays.

Specific project focus would be on La Buena Vida House for homeless high school students. La Buena Vida Youth Leadership Foundation exists to empower, inspire and educate today’s at risk and homeless youth to be tomorrow’s business and community leaders. We work to improve the lives of young people in North Texas who are in desperate need of a positive influence in their lives. Through programs that provide leadership development and higher education opportunities, participants see tangible benefits that last a life-time. La Buena Vida means “The Good Life.” We strongly believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to achieve their goals and improve their lives. All they need is a positive role-model in their lives and to be equipped with the right life skills, interpersonal skills and life principles. We help homeless youth, teen mothers, at-risk students, the economically disadvantaged and teens without mentors, role models or other positive life influencers. We do this through a multi-faceted approach that includes group workshops, academic scholarships, housing for homeless teens, and a large network of committed community members eager to make improve the lives of young people in North Texas, with an emphasis in Irving.

The HSC is always in need. We serve seniors ages 50+. We serve complimentary breakfast each morning that is funded strictly by donations. We regularly have events that refreshments are needed as well as sponsorship of entertainment. We are always seeking qualified instructors to teach classes and conduct workshops on topics that benefit the senior population.