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Goodwill Industries of Michiana
Goodwill Industries of Michiana

Goodwill Industries of Michiana

Goodwill Industries of Michiana

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History

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc., has been a part of the South Bend community since 1936, based on the original Goodwill founded in 1902 by Rev. Edgar J. Helms.

 

Today Goodwill Industries of Michiana serves nearly 3000 individuals and employs over 700 individuals through Northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Southeast Chicagoland, empowering people and strengthening communities through the power of work.

Mission

The mission of Goodwill Industries of Michiana is to strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training, and job placement.

 

To learn how Goodwill goes about accomplishing this mission, be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter, Vision.

Vision

To be the leading provider of workforce development services in the communities we serve.

Impacting the community means providing a top-level workforce to local businesses as well. 

Values

Work – We believe in the power of work

Ethics – We always act with integrity

Respect – We treat people with value and dignity

Development – We foster a culture of life-long learning

Leadership

Goodwill is a nonprofit organization headed by a Board of community leaders and run by a seasoned Senior Staff. We are open to new opportunities and welcome your feedback and suggestions. Use our Contact Us page to tell us what we’re doing right or what we can improve on.

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Goodwill on the Go brings resources directly to you through community events

Aubrey Thomson
By: Aubrey Thomson Last Updated: July 12, 2023
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Goodwill on the Go brings resources directly to you through community events While the COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed progress for some organizations, it caused others to find creative solutions to new challenges. This is why, in 2021, Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. established Goodwill on the Go.  Goodwill on...

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Goodwill advocates for health of mothers and babies through Nurse-Family Partnership

Aubrey Thomson
By: Aubrey Thomson Last Updated: July 3, 2023
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Goodwill advocates for health of mothers and babies through Nurse-Family Partnership With programs like Career Connections, Ability First, and 2nd Chance, it is clear that many of Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.’s services are geared toward providing the resources necessary to connect the community with employment...

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Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. celebrates the grand opening of The Academy at the historic Bendix Campus

Alayna Wilkening
By: Alayna Wilkening Last Updated: May 31, 2023
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Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. celebrates the grand opening of The Academy at the historic Bendix Campus South Bend, Indiana, has been an industry hub for decades, and the city is constantly working to improve the lives of its residents and economy in any way possible. The grand opening of The Academy at the Goodwill Bendix Campus was an exciting...

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Goodwill Academy at Bendix Opening 2023

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 25 – May 29

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By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: May 22, 2023
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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 25 – May 29 This Memorial Day weekend, it’s important for the Region community to remember what those who gave everything sacrificed for. That’s why, this weekend, Northwest Indiana is focusing on events that get everyone together for fun, wholesome...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, May 25 – May 29

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Goodwill Industries of Michiana Announces Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Academy on May 26th

By: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: May 18, 2023
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Goodwill Industries of Michiana Announces Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Academy on May 26th Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. will host an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Academy on Friday, May 26th at 10:30 a.m., at the Goodwill Bendix Campus, 2721 Kenwood Avenue in South Bend. Event attendees include Indiana Congressman...

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Indiana General Assembly Approves Additional Seats for Excel Center Locations

By: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: May 2, 2023
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Indiana General Assembly Approves Additional Seats for Excel Center Locations The Indiana General Assembly approved 1,650 additional seats for The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s high school for adults, on April 28th. These additional seats will help Goodwill’s Excel Center serve 6,550 adult students in 23 Excel Centers across...

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Goodwill Industries of Michiana furthers its mission with another unforgettable Little Black Dress Signature Event Fashion Show and Boutique

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By: Autum Meyers Last Updated: April 24, 2023
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Goodwill Industries of Michiana furthers its mission with another unforgettable Little Black Dress Signature Event Fashion Show and Boutique On Thursday, April 20, Goodwill Industries held its biannual Little Black Dress Fashion Show and Boutique. Little Black Dress is always fantastic, but this year, the beloved event was bigger and better than ever. Over 400 local sponsors, partners,...

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Goodwill Industries of Michiana Little Black Dress 2023

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