Goodwill Industries Of South Central Wisconsin Inc

Workforce development programs: goodwill of south central wisconsin provides numerous programs and services to help remove barriers to housing and employment for individuals so that they can live, work and thrive in our local community. Workforce development programs include supported employment, job skills training and volunteer income tax assistance (vita).supported employment and jobs skills training: adults with barriers to employment build confidence, skills, and independence through meaningful jobs, with job coaches providing one-on-one support to 76 program participants at no cost to the employer or participant. All program participants earn at least minimum wage or more. Volunteer income tax assistance (vita): in partnership with the wisconsin department of revenue and the irs, the vita program provides free income tax preparation for community members with low to moderate income. In 2024, 1,215 tax returns were prepared resulting in over 1.5 million dollars in tax refunds and credits returned into our community to help pay for rent, bills, medication and other essentials.

Stable housingadults with chronic mental illness receive 24/7/365 support at our group homes while learning skills to live independently. During 2024, our group homes seved 36 residents providing 3,364 safe nights supportive housing.stable housing: additionally, we support 77 apartment units with on-site property supervisors offering affordable subsidized housing to low-income adults, retirees and community members with mental illness.