Goodwill Northern Michigan

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Goodwill Northern Michigan

Social Justice, EquityDisability Services, Economic Opportunity: Housing and Homelessness, Poverty, Workforce Development Health and SafetyFood Insecurity/Hunger, Veterans and Military Families
2279 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone (231) 922 - 4805
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Our mission

Bring nutritious food to people experiencing food insecurity, and help people experiencing homelessness find home.
Opportunities

Food Rescue

Since 2008, Food Rescue has collected soon-to-expire, fresh, healthy food, and distributed it to the 70+ food pantries and community meal sites of the Northwest Food Coalition on the same day, at no cost to the pantries. Assist us in increasing access to healthy food and reducing food waste through food repack (times vary) and healthy harvest gleaning (times vary).
  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Street Outreach

We meet people where they are. We ensure their basic human needs are met. And we actively offer resources to help them find a home. Some people appreciate a referral to our local partners in the Coalition to End Homelessness. Sometimes we provide emergency assistance or emotional support. Always, we help connect people to long-term solutions to end homelessness. 8:30 am – 12 noon
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Goodwill Inn

The Goodwill Inn provides year-round emergency shelter to over 500 individuals and families experiencing homelessness each year. We meet basic needs and provide safe, stable shelter while housing navigators help our guests find permanent solutions to homelessness. Volunteer at the Goodwill Inn and assist with meals. Kitchen Prep 7 am – 3 pm. Serve Meals 4:30 – 6:30 pm
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Indoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
About us

Goodwill Northern Michigan is an autonomous, community-based and run 501c3 nonprofit organization that seeks charitable contributions and sells donated goods to address critical community needs: Goodwill Inn, Food Rescue, Patriot Place, Street Outreach. Goodwill Northern Michigan’s programs for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity provide a safety net that responds to community conditions and supports the basic needs of life. Store revenues and generous donors make it possible for us to meet basic needs for some of our most vulnerable neighbors.