Agreement - Goodwill Industries of Michiana - Outreach Team to Support Group Violence Intervention

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communities facing gun violence and will provide a safe presence in the community. It is important that this program be sustainable beyond this grant. Having the VCIOU housed under Goodwill and as part of SBGVI will help reduce some of the program startup costs, as there is a structure and space already in place for this program to work out of. The three year time structure will allow time for effectiveness to be observed and measured which will help in applying for future funding sources and with the success it is possible that Goodwill would view the program as a valuable addition to their existing programs. Additionally, once the initial resource development is completed, there will not be a significant cost associated with yearly revisions. OrEanizational Information Goodwill was founded in 1902 in Boston by Rev. Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister and early social -innovator. Goodwill strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, sldlls training and the power of work. Goodwill meets the needs of all job seekers, including programs for youth, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, criminal backgrounds and other specialized needs. In 2014, Goodwill helped more ,than 26.4 million people train for careers in industries such as banking, IT and healthcare, to name a few — and get the supporting services they needed to be successful — such as English language training, additional education, or access to transportation and child care. to The mission of Goodwill is to: strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training and job placement. Goodwill gives individuals the tools they need to achieve their employment goals. What Goodwill does: • Community Career Centers bring services to both individuals and business. We host job fairs and hiring events for employers as well as assisting individuals in the job search process. Resume writing, interview preparation, and development workshops are just a few of the free services that are made available to the community. a Goodwill Works opens a pathway to our complete employee development courses and work experience. This service is open to anyone seeking personal development into the workforce. Whether an individual has a gap in employment, little or no experience, or seeking to learn new skills this program can benefit someone we all know. To join the program an individual can be referred by a Community Career Center manager. ® Nurse Family Partnership pairs first-time parents to caring maternal and child health nurses who deliver the support moms need to have a healthy pregnancy. Paired with a Case Manager, Goodwill insures child medical care until age 2, and case management until age 5. znd Chance At Work provides a fresh start for those who have been incarcerated. We believe that anyone who wants to go to work deserves a chance, and we understand the challenges people face when they are looking for employment. Whether an individual has been incarcerated, is under employed or has been out of work, we are here to assist. With this in mind we offer 10 littp://www.goodwill,org-/about-tis-/ 8