Dear Friend,
This year, like the one before, was a time of progress and change at Irving Cares. Demand for emergency assistance has continued to be significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. Irving Cares provided emergency housing assistance for an average of 14 families per month, utility assistance for 28 families per month, and food for 318 families per month. We've also experienced growth in our Invest in Yourself program which helps people improve their finances and reenter the workforce. We're serving twice as many people through our Invest in Yourself program as we did in 2020 and are working to position Invest in Yourself as our core program offering.
The bottom line is that there is still a lot of need in the Irving community, and we need your help to meet these needs. Your support truly makes a difference for the community members who need it the most. Here are some ways you can help this holiday season:
- Make your fully tax-deductible end of the year gift today. Go to irvingcares.org/donate to make a secure one-time or monthly donation.
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Mark your calendar for #GivingTuesday2021, an international day of giving back on November 30th. Please donate to your favorite charities, including Irving Cares!
- Find fun holiday gifts during Sip n Shop, our virtual holiday shopping event, will run from November 22-December 13. Items include jewelry and home goods. Details can be found at irvingcares.org/upcoming-events.
- Become an Irving Cares volunteer. Please reach out to Terri at toliver@irvingcares.org or call 972-721-9181 for information.
Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to help people in Irving.
Sincerely,
Kyle Taylor
CEO
