The Irving Collaboration

About Us | The Irving Collaboration

Building People. Strengthening Neighborhoods.

Empowering Walnut Park through technology, training, and teamwork.

Who We Are

The Irving Collaboration (TIC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Walnut Park, St. Louis, Missouri.

We exist to bridge the digital and opportunity gap by providing technology education for seniors, job-readiness training for adults, and community rebuilding programs that uplift families and strengthen neighborhoods.

Our belief is simple — when people are empowered, communities are transformed.

Our Mission

To empower individuals and families through education, technology, and opportunity, helping them build sustainable futures while restoring pride and unity in our community.

Our Vision

A thriving Walnut Park where residents of all ages are digitally skilled, economically stable, and actively engaged in shaping a better future for their neighborhood.

Our Story

The Irving Collaboration was founded by Dr. T. D. Irving, a lifelong resident of Walnut Park and community leader dedicated to transforming challenges into opportunities.

After seeing firsthand how many seniors struggled to keep up with technology and how many adults lacked digital job skills, Dr. Irving launched TIC to provide free and affordable training, career readiness support, and hands-on community improvement projects.

Our main facility — located at 5478 Gilmore Avenue — is being developed into a Community Empowerment Center, a place where residents can learn, grow, and connect.

What We Do

💻 Technology for Seniors

• Smartphone, tablet, and computer basics

• Internet navigation and online safety

• Access to telehealth, email, and digital communication

• Avoiding scams and fraud

👩🏾‍💼 Job & Career Readiness

• Resume and application assistance

• Basic computer and typing skills

• Interview preparation

• Workforce referrals and career development workshops

🏘️ Community Rebuilding

• Rehabilitation of 5478 Gilmore Ave. into a community hub

• Beautification and cleanup projects

• Partnerships with local organizations to restore Walnut Park

Our Core Values

Empowerment • Education • Integrity • Collaboration • Community Pride

Leadership

Founder & Executive Director: Dr. T. D. Irving
Community Partnerships: Ella Irving
Volunteer & Advisory Team: Local residents, educators, and business leaders committed to progress.

How You Can Help

Volunteer

Join us in teaching, mentoring, or helping rebuild our training facility.

Donate

Your contributions fund technology classes, job programs, and building repairs at the Empowerment Center.
We accept donations via Bank of America, PayPal, Givelify, and Zelle.
(All gifts are tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3) status.)

Partner

We welcome collaborations with schools, nonprofits, civic leaders, and private organizations to expand our impact and resources.

Contact Us

📍 5478 Gilmore Ave., St. Louis, MO 63120
📞 314-313-4566
✉️ [insert your email – e.g., info@theirvingcollaboration.org]
🌐 [insert your website – e.g., www.theirvingcollaboration.org]

Together, we can rebuild our neighborhood — one skill, one family, and one life at a time.

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🕊️ Activities & Community Impact

Working Together for a Stronger Walnut Park

Every year, The Irving Collaboration (TIC) hosts community events, classes, and volunteer projects that bring people together to learn, grow, and rebuild.

Here’s a look at what we’ve done in 2024–2025 — and we’re just getting started!

🌳 COMMUNITY EVENTS

🧹 Neighborhood Clean-Up & Beautification Days

Dates: March 2024 • August 2024 • May 2025
Location: Around 5478 Gilmore Ave., Walnut Park
Highlights:

• Volunteers from the neighborhood, local schools, and Greater St. Paul joined forces to clean lots and beautify the area.

• Painted fences, planted flowers, trimmed overgrown spaces, and cleared debris.

• Strengthened community pride and built relationships among residents.

“It feels good to see our block shining again!” — Local resident participant

🛠️ Empowerment Center Renovation Project

Ongoing (2024–2025)
Transforming 5478 Gilmore Ave. into the future Irving Collaboration Empowerment Center — a place for learning, technology training, and community gatherings.

• Replaced drywall, upgraded wiring and plumbing.

• Working toward completion of HVAC and accessibility improvements.

• Funded through donations, volunteers, and community support.

🎒 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway

Date: August 2024
Location: Greater St. Paul Empowerment Center (temporary classroom)
Impact:

• Over 120 students received backpacks, school supplies, and free haircuts.

• Families connected with local agencies for resources and after-school programs.

🕊️ Thanksgiving Community Meal

Date: November 2024
Partner: Local churches and small businesses
Impact: Served more than 200 hot meals to families, seniors, and those in need.

💡 Senior Tech Connect Week

Date: April 2025
Description: A week of digital learning for older adults.

• Hands-on smartphone training, email setup, and scam prevention.

• Provided 15 refurbished tablets for participants who completed the course.

🧒🏽 CHILDREN’S CLASSES & YOUTH PROGRAMS

🎨 Kids Create: Art & Expression Class

Date: Summer 2024
Ages: 6–12
Highlights:

• Local artists and volunteers guided children through painting and creative expression.

• Focused on building confidence and teamwork.

💻 Youth Tech Lab

Date: Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Focus: Teaching children ages 8–16 how to safely use computers, tablets, and the internet.

• Topics: keyboarding, internet research, online safety, and creative projects.

• Students completed their first PowerPoint and digital storybooks!

📚 Reading & Mentorship Saturdays

Dates: Ongoing throughout 2025
Location: 5478 Gilmore Ave. (temporary classroom)
Impact:

• Weekly reading sessions with volunteers and retired teachers.

• Youth mentorship, snacks, and homework help provided.

🎉 Community Fun & Learning Day

Date: July 2025
Highlights:

• Bounce houses, games, reading stations, and a youth tech demo.

• Engaged over 75 children and their families.

• Promoted education, health, and family bonding.

📸 PHOTO GALLERY

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🗓️ UPCOMING IN 2026

• Grand Opening of the Greater St. Paul Empowerment Center

• Expanded Senior Tech Lab with more devices and internet access

• Youth Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program launch

• More partnerships, more impact, more change!

Together, we’re proving that when a community collaborates, transformation is possible.

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