BOC Tour of Goodwill Inn & Carson Square Apartments - May 24th.

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Goodwill Industries is working hard to make Traverse City the first city in the state to find housing for everyone in need.  As of this date there are approximately 75 individuals who still need housing.  Annika Place apartments rent ranges $373 - $1,125 for 1-2 bedroom apartments.  Truly affordable!  19 units will be reserved for people without homes, paid for with vouchers from Goodwill.  More on the horizon when Annika Place II is completed.

Whenever you shop at the Goodwill store, those profits go towards this need.  In addition, if you have any items to donate that would make a great "Welcome Home" basket, when you donate those items at Goodwill, Father Fred's, Woman's Resource Center or the Salvation Army, tell them they are specifically for the Goodwill Inn.  They are looking for basics like a laundry basket, kitchen towels, paper towels, dish soap, dish drainers, toilet paper, toilet plungers etc.  Any and everything a new apartment resident may need to get them started in their new homes.  Please remember this the next time you donate household items.

We were able to see one of the apartments in Carson Square.  A cute little one bedroom that's handicap accessible.  Kitchen complete with dishwasher and a laundry room with washer & dryer.  The staff at Goodwill make certain that all residents needs are cared for and that they have activities and a sense of community to combat loneliness.

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