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
ESL Classes
| Location | Free? | Contact Info | Hours | Childcare Provided? |
| Farmers Branch Manske Library 13613 Webb Chapel Farmer’s Branch,Texas 75234 |
Yes | 972-247-2511 | Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm – 8pm | No |
| Irving Bible Church 2435 Kinwest Pkwy Irving, Tx 75063 | Yes | 972-560-4600 | Wednesdays at 6:30pm | Yes |
| MacArthur Blvd Baptist Church 8001 Mustang Dr. Irving, Tx 75063 | Yes | 972-373-9833 | Sundays 6pm – 7:30pm *Note: Classes follow a 12 week semester schedule.* | No infant care, room available for school aged children to study, etc. |
| Redeemer Evangelical Covenant Church 1518 E Frankford Rd Carrollton, TX 75007 | Yes | 972-650-1792 | Done online through North Texas Adult Education & Literacy | No |
| Dallas Public Library | Yes | Link to all locations, click on location name for contact info. | Dallas Public Library offers General English Classes at several branch Locations. Click Here to see their list of participating locations, days and times. | No |
| Valley Ranch Baptist Church 1501 E. Belt Line Road Coppell, Texas 75019 | Classes are free Text book is $35 | 972-304-8722 esl@vrbc.net | Monday and Wednesday at 9:30am *offered during the school year only* | Yes (for children through age 3) |
| DCET 504 North O’Connor Rd. Irving, TX 75061 |
Yes | 214-587-1983 | Mondays 12-2pm Thursdays 2-4pm | No |
| Aspire In-person and Online courses are available | $40 materials fee per semester | 214-824-2000 information@aspiretolearn.org | Monday-Wednesday 10am-12pm | No |
| Metrocrest Services 1145 N. Josey Lane Carrollton, Tx 75006 | Yes | Call or Text 214-824-2000 | Tueday and Thursday 10am – 12pm and 12:30pm-2:30pm | No |
| Christian Community Action 200 S. Mill Street Lewisville, Tx 75057 | Yes | 972-221-1224 lifeskills@ccahelps.org | Wednedays 10am-11:30am and 6pm-7:30pm | No |
| Dallas College Brookhaven Campus 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 | Yes | 972-669-6400 | Schedule varies by semester, call or visit www.dallascollege.edu for registration and current schedules. | No |