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!

Now-Forward is closed August 29th and September 1st for Labor Day.

Your donation today will lead to abrighter tomorrow for someone.

96 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to client/patient services.

Early donating starts August 27th.

North Texas Giving Day is September 18th

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.