The Dallas High Shoals Christian Social Ministry (DCM) was started in 1986 as a Christmas assistance program for the Dallas area. It was evident at that time that there was a definite need that went above just the holiday season. We became a nonprofit organization that is supported by the Dallas Ministerial Association and our local churches.
We serve Gaston County with our focus being on the residents of Dallas, High Shoals, Alexis and Stanley. With donations from our community, Second Harvest Food Bank, and other businesses, we help families in need who live in Gaston County with food and hygiene items. We also partner with the United Way of Gaston County and other businesses to help families in crisis with utility assistance, certain medication needs and Christmas Assistance.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Directions
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax: (202) 690-7442
Email: program.intake@usda.gov
Contacting us:
Email: Dallasministry@yahoo.com
Phone: 704-922-1236
Mailing address: PO box 832 Dallas NC 28034
Physical address: 305 E Trade St. Dallas NC 28034.