Program areas at Gulfstream Goodwill Industries
Gulfstream Goodwill operates four shelters for homeless or formerly homeless individuals and is the largest provider of such services in palm beach county. We operate the lewis center, which is the single point of access for all residential homeless programs in the county. We also operate two shelters in pahokee and belle glade, as well as a 120-bed shelter in west palm beach. Our home on tamarind program houses homeless with developmental disabilities while our home at j street program houses the chronically homeless. In 2022, Gulfstream Goodwill served a total of 6146 individuals through navigation, shelter, and permanent supportive housing. 2274 of those served were through the navigation of the homeless system in palm beach county.
Employment related programs - includes adult day training, supported employment, and residential employment services. Training, assessment, and employment-related services are provided to individuals with disabilities, those returning from incarceration, and the homeless. In 2022, a total of 222 individuals were placed at integrated community work sites.
Community contracts - job training and supported employment for individuals with disabilities at integrated community sites such as i-95 rest areas, okeechobee waterways, fdot/fhp, federal courthouse, and distribution centers. State and federal agencies provide employment for persons with disabilities. Expenses include participant wages, trainer's wages, and program-related expenses i.e. Equipment, cleaning supplies, etc. In 2022, Gulfstream Goodwill served a total of 50 individuals.
Adult day programs: adult day training for individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides services that address training which includes, but is not limited to, independent living, social skills, activities of daily living, and employability skills. (116 served)youth development programs, general/other - youth services: a youth reentry program is facilitated for formerly incarcerated youth. Youth are assigned a master's level counselor and are assisted in enrolling in school, obtaining employment, receiving counseling, and completing community service. An intensive home detention program is facilitated as an alternative to placement in detention for youth who are arrested. A youth mentoring program is facilitated for at-risk youth between the ages of 13-22. (324 served)adult re-entry program: provides formerly incarcerated adults returning to the community with a master's level counselor/case manager and employment services. Services and referrals offered include, but are not limited to, assessment, transitional housing, one-on-one counseling, empowerment groups, family reunification, substance abuse treatment and/or counseling, applications for community assistance, obtaining identification, and assistance with employment. (71 served)youth academic and vocational training: academic and vocational training is provided through our charter school for individuals with disabilities.