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Benefiting the Children of Irving During the Holiday Season.

We serve over 400 families and more than 1200 kids of Irving!

About 

Welcome to the Official website of Irving Police & Fire Blue Christmas.

It’s all about caring and giving back to the Irving community

In 1979, while Irving Police Officer Becky Fann was working in the community, she identified a number of families who had fallen on hard times. Becky realized that these families would not be able to afford giving Christmas to their children, so she made providing a Christmas meal and gifts for the children her mission. Becky raised money and donations through her peers and was able to give meals and gifts to 25 families in Irving, and with that, Irving Police & Fire Blue Christmas was born.

When she retired from the Irving Police Department in 2004, Becky’s passion for Blue Christmas did not diminish; instead, she threw herself into making it bigger and better, adding in fundraisers such as the Annual Chili Cookoff and Pancake Breakfast, and seeking out corporate sponsors. Irving has responded to her efforts with many successful food drives, toy drives, and other events throughout the year focused at bringing the community together to help those in need.

For 40 years, thousands of families have received a merry Christmas from Blue Christmas, under the direction of Becky Fann. Although we lost Becky in January of 2020, her legacy of selfless service lives on through Blue Christmas, and her dedication to Irving has inspired many others to help the less fortunate in our community.

Becky Fann – Founder of Irving Police and Fire Blue Christmas

Important Dates

  • October 1, 2024:  Family applications are sent to Irving Elementary School Counselors.
  • November 8, 2024:  Deadline for all family applications to be turned in.
  • December 6, 2024:  Deadline for all food and toy drives to be finished.
  • December 14, 2024:  Day #1 – Food and toys delivered to families.
  • December 15, 2024:  Day #2 – Food and toys delivered to families (if needed).

From Our Donation Recipient

The Blue Christmas Team

Irving Police & Fire Blue Christmas Organization was founded by Becky Fann in 1979. Board of Directors is made up of citizens, active and retired police and firefighters serving the City of Irving and its citizens.

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Kim Paris

Board Member since 2019

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Kelly Ripley

Board Member since 2020

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Jason Carriere

Board Member since 2023

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Gary Brockett

Board Member since 1998

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Rick Valdez

Board Member since 2024

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Corey Miller

Board Member since 2024

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Kevin Hubbard

Board Member since 2024

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Jacob Flores

Board Member since 2021

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DK Walker

Board Member since 2024

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John Schingle

Executive Director
Board Member since 2014

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John Ringhauser

Board Member since 2022

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Blue Christmas Sponsors

Thank you to all of our sponsors! We could not have done it without you!

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  • Texas Roadhouse #595
  • Via Real Restaurant
  • Carol and Jerry Wicker
  • Ebby Halliday Realtors
  • Gill Excavation
  • Irving Police Association FOP Lodge 323
  • Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association
  • Irving Parks & Recreation
  • Irving Citizen Police AAA
  • Irving Citizen’s Fire Academy Alumni
  • Irving Quilting Guild
  • Joe’s Coffee Shop
  • Kroger Public Affairs
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Spring Creek
  • University of Dallas Athletics
  • Westin Dallas Ft Worth Airport Hotel
  • Chipotle
  • Fairway Supply Inc.
  • Mexican Sugar
  • M Crowd Restaurant Group
  • Office Depot
  • SLPS Aastha Charities
  • Hunington Hotel Group
  • Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas
  • Irving Girls Cheerleader Association
  • The Lakes of Las Colinas Neighborhood
  • Home Depot
  • Hackberry Creek Neighborhood
  • Cintas Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Time Machine Car Shows

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Our Address

PO Box 170386
Irving, TX 75017

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