In collaboration with Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest and Spokane County community agencies, Hope for a New Tomorrow provides high caliber volunteer mentors to support and guide previously incarcerated adults as they transition into the community, helping them become successful in their personal and workplace lives.

For information, please call 509.344.0163 or email HNT@giin.org. 

Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP)

Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, this program has been developed to assist Veterans who are incarcerated and Veterans who have been released from incarceration within the past six months. Classes and services are designed to assist offenders in understanding and changing core beliefs and values. This enhances their ability to succeed with new life choices and achieve independence and success. The program is administered by Goodwill Industries, known for its staff's experience and caring expertise in helping individuals overcome barriers and working with other agencies to meet each person's needs.

Independent Living Services

Individuals with disabilities gain independence with services funded by Washington's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Goodwill's staff assess their needs, such as mastering household tasks, taking care of basic expenses, and using public transportation, then develop a plan. Staff evaluate their living situation to assure it is safe and accessible or may facilitate their moving to another home. Independent living services are available in Spokane, Colville and East Wenatchee

Mentoring After-school Program for Success (MAPS)

At MAPS we like to have fun! We facilitate interactive, age appropriate games and activities for youth in grades 3-6 at two Spokane elementary schools, Holmes and Roosevelt. Through these fun activities students and mentors develop friendships while improving their problem solving skills, increasing their social skills, and expanding upon their communication skills.

Join us after school one day per week for the academic year. You choose Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. We are accepting applications for volunteer mentors ages 15 to 115. Mentoring with MAPS is fun, it helps students develop important life skills, and it looks great on your resume!

To learn more contact Katherine Showalter at katherines@giin.org or call 344-0169.

Moving Forward

The Moving Forward Partnership complements existing services for individuals who are homeless, providing opportunities for them and for our community. The Partnership taps into Goodwill's extensive network of employers in the Spokane area, our experience in successful assessment and job placement strategies, and results-oriented staff.

Goodwill provides core program activities and coordinates services among Moving Forward Partners. Core services include the following: Assessment and Employability Planning, Service Delivery Strategy, Job Training, Job Development and Placement, Job Retention and Follow-up Support.

Support services may include assistance with Transportation, ID, Clothing, Basic Skills Training and Certifications. For more information call 509.462.0513

Program Coordination of in-home care for individuals with developmental disabilities

In northern Idaho, individuals who need assistance with gaining independence in their homes and are eligible for Medicaid's HCBS waiver may be enrolled for this residential habilitation service. Goodwill staff train the residential habilitation care providers and monitor the training they in turn provide to participants. Program Coordination of in-home care services is available in Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint.  

Project Indepencence

Project Independence provides services for individuals transitioning from Incarceration/Work Release. With project funds awarded by Washington State's Offender Employment Services, based on our successful experience with offenders, our knowledgeable and caring staff invites you to participate.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Options for individuals with mental illness

In northern Idaho a menu of services is available to assist adults and children with mental illness. These services include learning personal and basic living skills; household management; positive social interaction; community involvement; pre-employment training; and how to cope with mental illness. Psychosocial Rehabilitation services are available in Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint. 

Psychotherapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, and families

In the Spokane area, individual, marital, and family counseling are provided by a certified mental health therapist. Focus of the counseling is issues that may affect the participant's ability to obtain or maintain employment. Such counseling often is combined with vocational services at Goodwill. Psychotherapeutic counseling services are available in Spokane.

Representative Payee services for individuals' finances

Individuals who are receiving government assistance, such as Social Security or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, may also receive help from Goodwill in managing their monthly finances. Goodwill is authorized by federal and state agencies to receive the checks and in turn make payments to landlords, utilities, and the like. Some participants are private parties. The payee staffs are skilled at developing budgets and negotiating payment schedules. Representative Payee services are available in Spokane, Moses Lake, Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Lewiston and East Wenatchee.

Service Coordination for adults and children with disabilities

In the Service Coordination programs, Goodwill staff work with many different agencies to help participants obtain services they need in such areas as health care, education, residential services, social involvement, job training, and crisis intervention. Service Coordination is available in Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint and Lewiston.

Ticket To Work

This work incentive program is administered by the Social Security Administration for individuals ages 18-64 who are receiving Social Security Insurance and/or Social Security Disability Insurance. Goodwill is an Employer Network that can provide pre-employment and job placement services for recipients of Ticket To Work. Services are available in Spokane, Moses Lake, Coeur d'Alene, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Lewiston and East Wenatchee.