Financial Assistance

Crisis Ministries

Crisis Ministries is a 100% volunteer-run, nonprofit serving primarily Irving residents for over 30 years. It aims to meet immediate physical and spiritual needs while promoting self-respect and responsibility, helping individuals and families move from crisis to stability. The organization is a founding member of The Alliance, a collaborative nonprofit focused on trauma-informed care and coordinated services. Services provided include Food Pantry (plus hygiene and baby products), Emergency Financial Assistance, Transitional Solutions (homelessness to stable housing), Budget Assistance, Job Placement Support and Career Planning, and Hope and Healing in the form of post trauma emotional support.

Crisis Ministries
114 E. Second Street
Irving, TX 75060
Phone #: 972-254-0973

The Friendship House

The Friendship House is a faith-based, nonprofit relief ministry operated by First Baptist Church at the Fields. Its mission is to “extend the Kingdom of God and walk alongside individuals experiencing life’s challenges,” providing relief and transformational opportunities to help individuals and families realize their worth. It serves the Metrocrest area and, during certain periods, has accepted clients from all zip codes. (Check website for latest information). Services provided include food assistance, financial assistance, and prayer requests.

The Friendship House
3733 N. Josey Lane, Suite 103
Carrollton, TX 75007
Phone #: 972-512-3838
Email: friendshiphouse@firstfields.org

Irving Cares

“Irving Cares, a nonprofit based in Irving, Texas, provides temporary assistance and training to help residents in financial crisis achieve immediate relief and long-term self-sufficiency.” Irving Cares offers a Food Pantry, Financial Assistance (rent, utilities and prescriptions), Child Care, and Employment Services.

Irving Cares
440 South Nursery Rd, Suite 101
Irving, TX 75060

Phone #: (972) 721-9181

Now Forward

Now-Forward, a Dallas-based nonprofit founded in 1983, provides emergency assistance to low-income families in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Addison, and Dallas (ZIP 75287). Services include:

Financial Aid: Temporary support for rent, utilities, and other essentials.
Medical & Dental Care: Low-cost or free medical and dental services through community partnerships.
Food & Clothing: Weekly food distributions (60–80 pounds per household) and clothing assistance.
Education: ESL classes and school supplies to promote stability.
Mental Health: Referrals to counseling services.

Now Forward
2875 Merrell Road
Dallas, TX 75229

Phone #: 214-358-8700
Email: info@now-forward.org

Metrocrest Services | Short-term Financial AssistanceMetrocrestServices supports housing stability and prevents utility disconnections by offering emergency financial aid for rent and utility payments.Metrocrest Services1145 N. Josey Ln.Carrollton, TX 75006Phone #:972-446-2100Email: info@metrocrestservices.org

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a state-administered, federally funded program that provides financial and support services to low-income families with children to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency. It offers cash payments to cover basic needs like food, clothing, housing, utilities, and other essentials. The program is managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Click Here to see what TANF offers, income limits and who is eligible.

Visit Your Texas Benefits to apply.

General Information: (877) 541-7905

State Office:

Workforce Commission
101 E. 15th Street
Austin, TX 78778
(800) 628-5115

State Office:

Texas Health and Human Services
North Austin Complex
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751-3146
P.O. Box 13247
Austin, Texas 78711-3247
(512) 424-6500

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs offers The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). CEAP is a utility assistance program and designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and to encourage consumers to control energy costs for years to come through energy education. It provides resources for assistance with rent payment help, homeless services, utility payment help, weatherization and home repair.

Visit the Help For Texas page to search for available assistance near you.