Real-time help for a brighter tomorrow

Dallas-area residents turn to us for food, clothing, financial, medical, dental and mental health services. Now-Forward is the trusted and compassionate resource that will help you through unexpected life challenges.
Now-Forward family

Effectively serving the urgent needs of Dallas area families since 1983!

Christmas/New Year Schedule for
December 22nd – January 2nd.

Please see below:

(subject to change at short notice)

  • FOOD PANTRY – OPEN 8:30 AM – 12:00 ON DECEMBER 22ND, 23RD &29TH AND 30TH AND JANUARY 2ND
  • CLOTHES CLOSET – Closed December 22nd – January 4th back to normal hours January 5th
  • VISION – Closed till January 4th back to normal hours on January 5th
  • ESL CLASSES – Closed December 19th – January 4th back to normal hours on January 6th
  • MEDICAL CLINIC –Closed at noon on December 24th – December 26th, and noon on 31st to January 2nd.
  • DENTAL CLINIC – Closed 15th – 17th and 22nd to January 4th back to normal hours on January 5th
  • FINANCIAL AID – Closed December 22nd – January 4th back to normal hours January 5th
  • Financial Aid Online Applications will be closed on December 18th – January 2nd

I need help with:

Food
Clothing
Vision
Medical
Dental
Counseling
English as a Second Language
School Supplies
School Uniforms
Tax Preparation
Rent
Utilities

Featured Service

Taxes

We prepare tax returns. Save on fees, get your refund, avoid high-interest tax advance loans!

Hours (seasonally adjusted)
June 2 - October 15
Mondays and Wednesdays: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
3rd Saturday of the month 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Schedule an appointment online at
www.dallastaxcenters.as.me/nowforward
or by calling 214-370-9353.
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Featured Service

Dental

Adults - Keep your mouth healthy!
Come in for a cleaning of your teeth.

Of course, no-cost!

By appointment – Thursdays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Call 214.358.8729 to schedule.
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2024 AT A GLANCE

123,674

Adults, seniors and children received food assistance

5,202

Medical care visits

3,509

Adults and children received clothing

1,681

Dental care visits

3,789

Students grades Pre-K – 12 received all required school supplies

3,483

Students grades Pre-K – 12 received two uniform sets

638

Households received $661,510 in rent assistance

313

Households received $124,549 in utility assistance

2,638

Federal tax returns filed totaling $4M in refunds

223

Children and adults received eyeglasses and saved $55,750

100

Average individual monthly mental health sessions

How to Make a Difference

BE A VOLUNTEER

Volunteer and help make a difference

Volunteer on your schedule, training and mentoring provided. Volunteers are the heart of Now-Forward!
Current Opportunities

BE A DONOR

Our supporters make our mission possible

96% of financial support goes directly for goods and services to clients. We provide many ways to give!
Financials & More

BE OUR PARTNER

Stronger Together for Our Community

We have a number of strategic partners who contribute funds, goods & services to help us deliver aid efficiently and economically.
Become a Partner

Now Forward, previously North Dallas Shared Ministries, has earned Charity Navigator’s highest rating for six consecutive years, a distinction achieved by less than 5% of all rated charities, demonstrating exceptional financial health, accountability, and transparency.

96% of funds we receive go directly to those who

receive our services.