On Sunday the Dallas Morning News had an article about poverty, featuring the Irving Independent School District. It has some sobering statistics. “At the end of June, about 80% of students in Irving schools were in poor families–close to Dallas ISD 87 percent as of last fall. Twenty years ago just 30 percent of Irving ... Read More »
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Local Partners
We believe it’s important to be involved in our community to bring hope and healing to others in a way that changes lives and meets needs. Working alongside our local nonprofits allows us to care for our neighbors and have an even greater impact within our community. Below is a list of those we partner with, along with their website, for more information about them.
Our Partners
Christian Community Action (CCA)
ccahelps.org
Click here to email for more information.
Mercy Street
mercystreetdallas.org
Click here to email for more information.
School Partnerships
How do I get involved?
schoolworksdfw.org
Click here to email for more information.
Brighter Tomorrows
brightertomorrows.net
Click here to email for more information.
New Friends|New Life
newfriendsnewlife.org
Click here to email for more information.
Parenting Alone
parentingalone.org
Click here to email for more information.
Tapestry
tapestry.irvingbible.org
Click here to email for more information.
Services of Hope
servicesofhope.org
Click here to email for more information.
Irving Interfaith Clinic
irvinginterfaithclinic.org
Click here to email for more information.
To join the mission outside the walls of IBC with any of these local partners, please click on any of the website links above to find out more specific information. You can also contact Tricia Kinsman, Partnership Champion via email here or 972.560.4633 ext514
RESOURCES
Believing we are to be the hands and feet of Jesus to our neighbors, we have many ministries designed specifically to meet tangible needs within our community. Many of these are ongoing, and many are seasonal, but all seek to love others in a way that reflects Jesus’ heart to serve.
OUR RESOURCES
Car Ministry
Food Pantry
Backpacks
Thanksgiving Baskets
Meal Teams
To Join the Mission in any of these IBC ministries contact Joy Robertson, Resource Catalyst via email here or 972.560.4633 ext 532
Brighter Tomorrows and Friday Night Lights
June 30, 2010
Brighter Tomorrows is proud to partner with NBC Universal and “Friday Night Lights” this summer. What better way to show your support for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse than to participate in the popular program series based right here in Texas? Plus, your face just might be on television!
Join us on July 16th and 17th ... Read More »
Cut For A Cause Raises Over $6600 for NFNL
June 28, 2010
CUT FOR A CAUSE was a great event …because of SALON D, their FABULOUS stylists and YOU!!!! The waiting room was full all day and the NFNL women and children got their hair cut for free!
Here are the stats:
89 cuts on Sunday (73 women, 16 men—16 Protegees &/or their kids thanks to your generous donations!)
13 ... Read More »
You’re so vain, I bet you think this post is about you…
June 25, 2010
Ladies (& men!)
As you may know a salon in Dallas by the Galleria is donating all proceeds from haircuts on Sunday to help the cause New Friends New Life (NFNL). NFNL is an outreach ministry to women who through some bad choices have ended up in the sex industry and have a hard time pulling ... Read More »
The Dirty Parking Lot . . .
June 17, 2010
I was sitting outside a cheap airport hotel in Nashville when she walked by me. No more than 90 pounds, this little African American girl had an afro full of curly bouncy hair , and I was quite sure that that beautiful head full of hair was the only thing keeping her feet on the ... Read More »
Cut For A Cause | June 27
June 9, 2010
[ 06/27/2010; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Salon D is graciously opening their doors and volunteering their time and talent to provide haircuts for men, women, and children with all proceeds benefiting New Friends New Life.
Join us for a haircut at the event Sunday, June 27, or make a donation in lieu of attending.
To register for an appointment and pay online, please CLICK HERE. This ... Read More »
Sam Houston School Reading Buddies
May 25, 2010
We did our End-of-the-Year celebration at Sam Houston today with our Lunch Buddy volunteers and their students.
The principal Mr. Abel caught me beforehand, and told me that they had just found out that Sam Houston was a “Recognized School” for the first time since TAKS testing has begun. And he was saying that he feels ... Read More »