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.
Effectively serving the urgent needs of Dallas area families since 1983!
OUR CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE IS: (subject to change at short notice)
- FOOD PANTRY – Closed December 24th, 25th and 26th, 31st, January 1st and 2nd – back to normal hours on January 5th
- CLOTHES CLOSET – Closed December 22nd – January 4th back to normal hours January 5th
- FINANCIAL AID – Closed December 22nd – January 4th back to normal hours January 5th
- ESL CLASSES – Closed December 19th – January 4th back to normal hours on January 6th
- MEDICAL CLINIC – TBD
- DENTAL CLINIC – Closed 15th, 16th, 17th and 22nd to January 4th back to normal hours on January 5th
- VISION – Closed till January 4th back to normal hours on January 5th
I need help with:
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
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.
receive our services.
