Now Forward (previously North Dallas Shared Ministries) - Approved

• The organization provides medical, dental, vision, and mental health services, as well as transportation for job searches, assistance with tax preparation, furniture, utilities, financial aid for rent/utilities, clothing, and operates a food pantry, and counseling.
• • Owner
    Katherine Phillips
  • Created On
    05-07-2020
  • Updated On
    04-15-2025
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    North Dallas Shared Ministries
  • Phone
    (214) 358-8700
  • Fax
    (469) 466-9980
  • Email
    info@now-forward.org
  • Alt Name
    Barbara Terrell
  • Alt Phone
    (214) 358-8767
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    admin@ndsm.org
  • Address
    2875 Merrell Rd
  • City
    Dallas
  • State
    TX

• More Information

  • Start Date
    N/A
  • Expiration Date
    04-15-2026
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    N/A
  • Organization
    North Dallas Shared Ministries
  • Zip Code
    75229

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.ndsm.org/

• Detailed Information

  • Provides:

    Food pantry:

    All ages:  Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 12:00 noon

    Seniors ages 60+: Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon

            

    Financial Assistance
    

    Monday - Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm

    You must live in NDSM’s service area zip code

    You must have verifiable household income

    Clothing:

    Open for adults only

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm     Wednesday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

    Adult's clothing – you must present an ID. 

    Children’s clothing – must present Birth certificate/Medicaid card/Social Security card.

    School Uniform and Supplies

    Birth Certificate and ID

    Income Tax Prep:
    

    214-370-9353

    Summer Sessions start June 5th and will be available till October 18th.

    Appointments Are Required for Summer Sessions. 

    Items to bring: 

    Photo ID
    

    Social Security or ITIN cards for you, your spouse and dependents

    All W2s and 1099s

    Health Insurance Documents

    Checking/Savings account number

    Last year’s tax return

    Tax Flyer

    Medical Clinic/Mental Health Clinic:

    Telephone:  214-358-8705     Fax:  214-358-8726      Email:  medicalclinic@ndsm.org

    You must be uninsured
    

    You must live in NDSM’s service area zip code.

    Open for walk-ins and appointments

    Picture ID

    Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 

    Dental Clinic:

    Telephone: 214-358-8729    Fax: 214-775-4843      Email: dentalclinic@ndsm.org

    Services include new patient exams, extractions, deep cleaning, and dentures for those 60 and older. 

    Friday 8:30a - 5:00pm Open by appointment only

    You must live in NDSM’s service area zip code.

    You must be uninsured

    Picture ID

    Copy of utility bill

    Vision:
    

    Screening exams and eyeglasses for adults and children ages 10 and up

     Tuesday – Friday 1:00pm- 5:00pm

    Counseling:

    For Individuals and Couples by appointment only Monday through Friday (see eligibility requirements). Must be uninsured.

    
    

    English as a Second Language:

    Must be 18 years old or older. Tuesday through Thursday 6:30 to 8 pm.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
    • 75001
    • 75023
    • 75115
    • 75116
    • 75204
    • 75205
    • 75209
    • 75219
    • 75220
    • 75225
    • 75229
    • 75230
    • 75231
    • 75234
    • 75235
    • 75240
    • 75243
    • 75244
    • 75247
    • 75248
    • 75251
    • 75252
    • 75254
    • 75287
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  • Family Incomes
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