About Us
Forty-one years of volunteers and partners serving people in need.
Our Purpose
Our Purpose is to help low-income people assume as much responsibility for their lives as they are able by providing temporary emergency assistance, medical and dental care, and services designed to help them achieve stability for the long-term.
Our Mission
Now-Forward is the trusted and compassionate resource that will help you through unexpected life challenges. Dallas-area residents turn to us for food, clothing, financial, medical, dental and mental health services.
Our History
Our Leadership
Areas We Serve
To the entire Dallas area, we provide food, clothing, school uniforms & supplies, ESL classes and tax preparation services.
We provide financial assistance for rent & utilities and medical & dental care for uninsured patients to those living within our Primary Service Area consisting of 24 Zip Codes in Dallas, Addison, Farmers Branch, Plano, Desoto & Duncanville.
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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.
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
