Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc. brings bright opportunities to Plymouth

History

Goodwill, 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 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 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.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc. brings bright opportunities to Plymouth

By: Brittany Mikolajczyk Last Updated: October 18, 2021

The community of Plymouth was up bright and early to celebrate the grand opening of Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc.’s newest location. A retail store as well as a center for career connections, this new Goodwill location was long desired, as...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, October 14-17

By: Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: October 13, 2021

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, October 14-17 This weekend, Northwest Indiana will feature fun events for the whole family, including a band concert, a Pink Floyd tribute show, a Hispanic Heritage Festival, farmer’s markets, and more. Check out the list of 10 Fun Things to do this...

Grand opening for Plymouth Goodwill this Thursday

By: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: October 12, 2021

Grand opening for Plymouth Goodwill this Thursday Thursday Ribbon Cutting 8:30 am & Store Opens at 9:00 am THURSDAY, OCT. 14 - The first 100 customers receive a coupon for 50% off* FRIDAY, OCT. 15 - The first 50 customers receive a coupon for 50% off* SATURDAY, OCT. 16 - Good Points®...

By: Lauren Grasham Last Updated: October 11, 2021

AATG Part 6 recap: a look into each speech that captured #MyStrength On September 16, GreatNews.Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown hosted the event of the year: All About the Girls Part 6! Held at Urschel Pavilion in Downtown Valparaiso, Craig-Brown invited six women to speak on the encouraging...

Goodwill Excel Centers break down barriers to help Indiana residents complete high school education

By: Aubrey Thomson Last Updated: October 4, 2021

Goodwill Excel Centers break down barriers to help Indiana residents complete high school education With close to 200,000 adults in Northern Indiana who do not have a high school diploma, Goodwill Industries of Michiana recognized completing that diploma as a critical need within the communities it serves. While GEDs are an option to further...

By: Becca Wireman Last Updated: August 24, 2021

Goodwill hosts Veteran Stand Down to support local veterans On Friday, August 20, Goodwill held a Veteran Stand Down in La Porte to bring together and assist local veterans. The concept of a Stand Down was created during wartime to allow active military members a chance to rest and get any help or care they...

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