Giving Good

Visitors can help create healthier families in Irving by simply donating (either collecting or raising funds for) measuring cups and spoons, which health coaches at our local charity clinic can use to teach about cooking and portion control

Irving Cares is dedicated to identifying and providing Irving residents with temporary assistance and training to promote self-sufficiency. Our philosophy is to apply a hand up, not a handout. Irving Cares was organized in 1957 by a group of citizens interested in the social welfare of the needy people in the community.

FAMILY PROMISE OF IRVING is a faith-based, nonprofit ministry that supports families who are experiencing homelessness as they search for jobs, undergo job training, and seek permanent housing. The ministry is affiliated with the national organization Family Promise, which began in New York City in 1986. Our mission is to provide a safe environment in which displaced families can stay together and receive the assistance they need to become self-sufficient.

Emma’s House is a non-profit after school, holiday and summer program for teens and young adults with special needs, such as Autism, Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabiliites.

Over 80% of Irving ISD students are economically disadvantaged. During the winter months, many students who walk to school have to brave the elements. Having a warm coat that keeps them warm will increase the chances that a child will attend school despite the weather. If they do make it to school and recess begins, having a warm coat will help keep them healthy. As schools work diligently to increase the attendance rate, this is one way the the community can be part of the solution!

The mission of Brighter Tomorrows is “To empower victims of domestic violence and sexual violence by providing safe shelter, support services, and to reduce violence in our communities.”

100% volunteer ministry providing food to road warriors and families in need of assistance.

The Salvation Army, founded in 1865, is an international religious and charitable movement organized and operated on a quasi-military pattern and is a branch of the Christian church. Its membership includes officers (clergy), soldiers/adherents (laity), members of varied activity groups and volunteers who serve as advisors, associates and committed participants in its service functions.

Every year we will help children from our school district through four important programs. Many of these children face a Christmas with no gifts, no meal and no prospects of a festive holiday. The programs receiving our support this year are: 1. Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) 2. Program for Assisting Students in School (PASS) 3. Teenage Pregnant & Parenting Students (TAPPS) 4. Migrant Students

To meet the needs of economically disadvantaged students in need of school supplies to begin the school year. Since over 80% of students are on the free or reduced lunch program, many families struggle to meet the basic needs of their children. This project fills over 4,000 students’ school supply needs.