Dear Friend,

Can you imagine working 120 hours a week to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment? According to the National Low Income Housing’s 2021 Out of Reach Report, a minimum wage earner ($7.25/hour) needs to work 120 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom apartment at fair market rent in Dallas Metropolitan Area (currently $1,134/month). A $10/hour wage earner would need to work close to 90 hours a week. How would you buy food? Take of children or other family members who cannot work? Maintain your housing after an unexpected expense?

High housing costs and low wages are a reality for many of our neighbors in Irving. This is why Irving Cares provides one-time emergency housing assistance to help families avoid eviction. Last fiscal year, Irving Cares provided emergency assistance with a housing payment for 293 families and 99% of them were able to maintain their housing after the assistance. Irving Cares also helps people with education and employment services so they can attain living wage employment.

Your support-monetary contributions, volunteering, or spreading the word about Irving Cares-truly makes a difference, allowing us to help more families in need. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Kyle Taylor

CEO