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.
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School Uniforms and Supplies Applications Are Closed. 
Clothes Closet is Closed until  September 8th for the uniform distribution.

If you have applied for school supplies and received the pickup code via text from Now-Forward, You will pick up your items during the following times:
School Supplies: August 1st or August 8th – we will start handing the supplies out at 7:30 am – 3:00 pm. The line will move from Brockbank to Merrill Rd.

I need help with:

Food
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Clothing
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Vision
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Medical
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Dental
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Counseling
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English as a Second Language
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Tax Preparation
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Rent/Utilities
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Now Forward offers tax preparation services for Dallas families

Featured Service

Taxes

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

Summer Hours:

Mondays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
3rd Saturday of the Month: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

No appointment required.
If you need to speak with someone regarding taxes, please call 214-370-9353.
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Featured Service

School Uniforms & Supplies

Providing school supplies and uniforms to children in Dallas County.

School Supplies: Distributed Saturdays Aug 1st & Aug 8th. Starts: 7:30am – 3:00pm.

School Uniforms:Distributed Aug 3rd – Aug 10th.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Monday August 10th: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Parking – Do not block, other parking spaces, do not park in fire zones along the front of the building, do not block the entrances to the front parking lot, side lot or the back lot. Limited parking. You can park along the side of the street.

We will only provide, plain white polos, Khaki/Navy Blue shorts and/or pants – depending on availability.

Do not bring children with you into clothes closets to pick up uniforms as there will be limited space.
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Clothes Closet at Now-Forward in Dallas, TX

Featured Service

Clothes Closet

Providing clothes, shoes, and accessories for adults and children in Dallas County.

Early Morning Hours: Wednesdays: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Fridays: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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2025 AT A GLANCE

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94,695

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Adults, seniors and children received food assistance
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4,327

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Medical care visits
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1,644

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Dental care visits
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4,705

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Students grades Pre-K – 12 received all required school supplies
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5,287

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Students grades Pre-K – 12 received two uniform sets
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606

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Households received $657,571 in rent assistance
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294

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Households received $117,969 in utility assistance
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2,942

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Federal tax returns filed totaling $4M in refunds
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1,004

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Mental health care visits

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!
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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!
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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.