Dear Friends,
Now more than ever we value your safety and well-being. For this reason we made the difficult decision to postpone our in-person gala until September 2021. Our annual Irving gala is a fun and inspiring night that many of us look forward to all year long. It’s also our single biggest fundraiser and we depend on it to make nearly $300,000 each year.
Despite this loss of income, we are in the midst of a pandemic. More people than ever need support from Irving Cares. This year we’ve helped an average of 25 families per month avoid eviction (compared to 9 per month last year!). We’re providing food assistance for nearly 400 families per month and have reopened enrollment for our Invest in Yourself Program to help people who have lost jobs. We’re providing vital services that thousands of people need in this unprecedented time. Can you help us to keep serving our Irving community?
There are many ways you can help! These are our favorites:
- Make your fully tax-deductible end of the year gift today
- Mark your calendar for #GivingTuesday which is December 1st this year. Will you set aside part of your holiday spending to help those in need?
- Help us love the community by shopping at our virtual auction, to be held in February. More details are coming soon!
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Volunteer in our Food Pantry. We’ll do our best to keep you safe by wearing a mask, social distancing, and temperature checking everyone who comes into our building.
Thank you for your generosity during this unusual and difficult time! You are missed and you are appreciated!
