Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. will celebrate the opening of its new Elkhart Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 19 at 3:00 pm at 154 West Hively Avenue, Lot 2, Suite 28, Elkhart, Indiana, 46517. Campus tours and light refreshments will be available.
Serving as their new location for mission services, Goodwill’s Elkhart Campus will house multiple community programs under one roof, including the Nurse Family Partnership, Excel Center, The Academy, Ability First and Second Chance. It will also include space for community use and large training rooms
Goodwill partnered with the City of Elkhart and Heart City Health to transform the space as part of the City’s economic development diversification plan. Debie Coble, president and chief executive officer of Goodwill Industries, noted, “We’re thrilled to help enhance the quality of life, social services and economic opportunities in the neighborhood, and we’re grateful to be a partner in building a stronger
community.” Goodwill’s free community programs are made possible by donors and shoppers at Goodwill’s retail stores throughout North Central and Northwest Indiana, and in Niles, Michigan. Event schedule:
- 3:30: Ribbon cutting and remarks
- 4:00: Tours/campus walk-through
Speakers slated for the event include Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson; Goodwill President and CEO Debie Coble; and representatives from the Goodwill Michiana Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries International, the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and 1st Source Bank.
About Goodwill Industries of Michiana
Goodwill Industries of Michiana strengthens communities by empowering people to achieve their most abundant lives through education, training and job placement. The organization serves 16 Indiana counties and operates 24 retail locations, along with charter high schools for adults, a maternal-child health program, a career and technical training academy and workforce development programs. For more information about Goodwill, visit www.Goodwill-NI.org.
