Good Points Careers Locations Sales Calendar Little Black Dress DONATE SHOP SERVICES ABOUT CONTACT US BREAKING BARRIERS, TOGETHER Programs that lift up the community and every person in it. COMMUNITY SERVICES NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP Who We Serve: First-time parents, their family, and their little one Where We Serve: Lake, LaPorte, Elkhart, and St. Joseph Counties How We Serve: Providing a free at-home visiting nurse program Having your first child can be scary, but we’re here for you from pregnancy to when your baby turns two years old. Our Nurse Family Partnership prepares people who are pregnant for the first time by building a therapeutic relationship that examines the big picture to help mother and baby thrive. Visits include vitals checks and immunization education. For questions, contact nfp@goodwill-ni.org. If you’d like to join the program, please complete our self-referral form. REFER YOURSELF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES S.A.V.E. Who We Serve: Individuals at risk of violent activity as well as local students Where We Serve: South Bend How We Serve: Intervening in violent situations and running prevention and education programs Stand Against Violence Everyday (S.A.V.E.) was designed as a proactive extension of our Group Violence Intervention Program (GVI). Our team of outreach workers promotes nonviolence by de-escalating group-based conflicts. They work on the streets to build relationships in the community and become trusted individuals who are there to prevent and respond to gun violence. S.A.V.E. also runs programs at local schools to foster a culture of nonviolent conflict resolution. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact save@goodwill-ni.org GROUP VIOLENCE INTERVENTION Who We Serve: People at risk of violence and incarceration Where We Serve: St. Joseph County How We Serve: Reaching out to provide a support path out of violent situations Community leaders in law enforcement, government, education, civil service, health care, and faith-based agencies have the ability to send a powerful message against violence. Our GVI team brings these leaders together to initiate Call-Ins, where they ask those at high risk for violence to voluntarily connect. These Call-Ins provide an honorable exit from violent situations by offering a support path that includes life skills training and job placement assistance. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact gvi@goodwill-ni.org GOODWILL INDUSTRIES VETERAN SERVICES Who We Serve: Local veterans and their families Where We Serve: LaPorte, Elkhart, St. Joseph, and Kosciusko Counties How We Serve: Connecting veterans with free resources and running annual Stand Down events In order to ease the burdens of poverty that some veterans face, we connect those who’ve served our country with free resources. This includes providing information about discounts, helping them enroll in VA health care, and assisting them in finding housing. Our annual Stand Down events provide free meals and take-homes, like safety kits and clothing. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact veteranservices@goodwill-ni.org CAREER SERVICES CAREER CONNECTIONS Who We Serve: Job seekers who face barriers to employment Where We Serve: Lake, St. Joseph, Elkhart, and Kosciusko Counties How We Serve: Providing resources, guidance, skill training, and job placement Throughout our six Career Centers, we get to know our clients based on their specific situations and provide them the resources and skill training they need to succeed in their job of choice. We also partner with local employers to help people make connections and find jobs. Click here to find a Center for Career Connections near you. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact careerconnections@goodwill-ni.org GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL SERVICES Who We Serve: Businesses in need of additional labor Where We Serve: Elkhart County and South Bend How We Serve: Assisting local businesses with off-site labor Our trainees provide off-site support to local businesses in need of labor for projects like assembling, sorting, inspecting, wrapping, and fulfillment. This allows the businesses to save space, time, and money. We also sell wiping cloths in cotton and cotton-blend varieties and can deliver them directly to you. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact industrialservices@goodwill-ni.org ABILITY FIRST Who We Serve: People with disabilities Where We Serve: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, St. Joseph, Elkhart, and Kosciusko Counties How We Serve: Assisting people with disabilities in finding and maintaining jobs We understand that not every job is one-size-fits-all, and that everyone has unique needs that are best served by different solutions. Our employment specialists, case managers, and job coaches take a person-centered approach to vocational rehabilitation. Participants in the Ability First program have the opportunity to try different jobs hands-on in order to find the perfect fit. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact abilityfirst@goodwill-ni.org GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SENIOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Who We Serve: Senior citizens looking for employment Where We Serve: Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Howard, Jasper, LaPorte, Miami, Montgomery, Pulaski, Porter, Starke, Tippecanoe, Tipton, and White Counties How We Serve: Running a community service and work-based job training program The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a national employment and training program funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. It enables low-income seniors to earn wages and learn job skills through work at local nonprofit and public facilities like schools, hospitals, and daycare centers. The training they receive helps prepare them for unsubsidized employment opportunities. Goodwill® proudly participates in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a national employment and training program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. A $22,938,400 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor provided 90 percent of the funding for Goodwill’s SCSEP programs in the program year 2021. Goodwills provided the remaining 10 percent through in-kind contributions worth $2,548,711. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact scsep@goodwill-ni.org YOUTH SERVICES Who We Serve: Out-of-school youth seeking education and career opportunities Where We Serve: Lake, LaPorte, and Porter Counties How We Serve: Providing guidance, training, and resources to young adults Goodwill helps young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 under the federal government’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). We offer continued support for those looking to complete their education. For young adults who are ready to join the workforce, our program offers career exploration and guidance, as well as opportunities for skills training in in-demand industries and occupations. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact youthservices@goodwill-ni.org GOODWILL INDUSTRIES 2ND CHANCE Who We Serve: Individuals who have been incarcerated or have a criminal background Where We Serve: LaPorte, Elkhart, and St. Joseph Counties How We Serve: Helping people who have been impacted by the justice system start a fulfilling, sustainable career Individuals who have a criminal background may have concerns about joining the workforce, but we are ready to help them find a meaningful career. The 2nd Chance program begins with a two-week class that covers soft skills and job readiness, application and resume writing, interviewing advice, and more. Then our employment specialists work with each person to find a job that’s right for them. Our retention specialists will check in and offer ongoing support to help everyone meet employment milestones. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact 2ndchance@goodwill-ni.org BRIDGES Who We Serve: Employers who have employees living in poverty Where We Serve: LaPorte, Elkhart, and St. Joseph Counties How We Serve: Running workshops and training on poverty’s impact on the community For those who are living in poverty, knowing that their employer truly understands their situation is a key element in building trust. Our educational program Bridges addresses how to work with employees in under-resourced situations who are facing obstacles such as limited access to childcare or housing instability. We help employers bridge the communication gap with their employees and foster workplace stability. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact bridges@goodwill-ni.org GOODWILL INDUSTRIES WECONNECT Who We Serve: Under-resourced individuals who need an employment advocate Where We Serve: LaPorte, Elkhart, and St. Joseph Counties How We Serve: Acting as a liaison between employees and their Human Resources departments Workplace stability depends on employee trust, satisfaction, and retention—if a company demonstrates care, productivity rises. But not all HR departments are able to provide employees with the resources they need to continue employment. Through WeConnect, Goodwill helps coordinate resources such as childcare, housing, transportation, continued education, and job skills counseling. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact weconnect@goodwill-ni.org EDUCATION SERVICES THE EXCEL CENTER Who We Serve: Adults looking to earn an Indiana high school diploma Where We Serve: Lake and St. Joseph Counties How We Serve: Offering tuition-free high school and college credits Through our four centers, adults of all ages have the opportunity to receive a Core 40 education and earn a high school diploma, college credits, and a variety of industry-recognized certifications. In order to help our students overcome barriers they may face, our Excel Centers® offer flexible class schedules, extended hours, year-round operation, supportive relationships with staff and life coaches, transportation assistance, and a high-quality, free childcare program called Kids Excel. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please complete our enrollment form. ENROLL NOW GOODWILL INDUSTRIES TECHSTEP Who We Serve: Individuals seeking employment in the manufacturing industry Where We Serve: LaPorte, Elkhart, and St. Joseph Counties How We Serve: Teaching technical skills for a variety of manufacturing-related jobs Businesses are currently facing a shortage of skilled manufacturers. Through TechSTEP, we help bridge the gap between the talent pool looking to earn a living wage and businesses seeking qualified individuals. Our technology training courses teach skills in weights and measurements, material handling, forklift operations, pneumatic tool usage, CNC basics, and welding. To refer yourself or someone you know to this program, please contact techstep@goodwill-ni.org FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR DONATE SHOP SALES CALENDAR DONATE SHOP SERVICES CAREERS AT GOODWILL PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. 1805 W. Western Ave. P.O. Box 3846 South Bend, IN 46619 574.472.7300 ©2021 Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.