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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.

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 31 – April 3

By: Lauren Grasham Last Updated: March 29, 2022

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, March 31 – April 3 It’s no April fools, the first 10 Fun Things list of this lovely spring month is here! Get in on the fun with the changing of seasons with a round of golf, some quality theatre entertainment, supporting your local schools, and much, much more! Take...

Goodwill of Michiana: Bettering Our Communities and Our Planet

By: Brittany Mikolajczyk Last Updated: January 28, 2022

Goodwill of Michiana: Bettering Our Communities and Our Planet Many people find themselves decluttering this time of year. It’s somewhat of a ritual: boxing up the holiday decor and making homes clean and shiny for a fresh start to the year ahead. Bags and boxes are filled to the brim with clothes we no longer...

Certification programs build digital skills

By: Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana, Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: January 20, 2022

Certification programs build digital skills The EDCMC and Goodwill Industries of Michiana are partnering to provide certification programs for digital skill building. The online courses will be offered throughout the year for the following: Facebook Social Media Marketing Certification, Google...

Excel Center Accepting Enrollment Applications

By: Excel Center Last Updated: January 11, 2022

Excel Center Accepting Enrollment Applications The Excel Center, a free public high school for adults, is currently accepting Enrollment Applications for Term 4 of the 2021-2022 School Year. Classes begin February 1st at Excel’s Gary, Hammond and South Bend locations and February...

The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections – Griffith January Events 2022

By: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: January 3, 2022

Visit us this January at The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections and gain some new skills in the New Year. We will be ringing in the New Year with a workshop to help you improve your interviewing skills, a workshop to introduce you to the online...

The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections – Gary January Events 2022

By: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: January 3, 2022

The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections – Gary January Events 2022 We want to ensure that our services are safe for everyone. We are thrilled to welcome you back to our Goodwill Centers for Career Connections! Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety: - Please follow CDC guidelines...

Goodwill Industries of Michiana uses generous $10 million gift to make an impact in local communities

By: Brittany Mikolajczyk Last Updated: January 3, 2022

As news broke of the philanthropic donations made by MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, local Goodwill Industries of Michiana went on a “Listening Tour '' to hear how best to use its generous 10-million-dollar gift...

“Not Charity, but a Chance.”

By: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: December 15, 2021

“Not Charity, but a Chance.” "Friends of Goodwill, be dissatisfied with your work until every person in your community has an opportunity to develop to his fullest usefulness and enjoy a maximum of abundant living." Edgar J. Helms, 1941 Reverend Edgar J. Helms founded...

Excel Center Accepting Enrollment Applications

By: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Last Updated: November 3, 2021

Excel Center Accepting Enrollment Applications Term 3 Begins November 22nd The Excel Center, a free public high school for adults, is currently accepting Enrollment Applications for Term 3 of the 2021-2022 School Year. Classes begin November 22nd at Excel’s Elkhart, Gary, Hammond and South...