Lexington Opportunity Center, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

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Cars to Work Program Must have a referral from case manager and 90 days of pay stubs from current employer.

Description

Provides low interest auto loans for applicants with no or low credit scores through the Cars to Work Program. Must have a referral from case manager and one month of pay stubs from current employer.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of service area * Actively employed * Active Kentucky Driver's License * Ability to afford monthly car payment and additional costs * Must have paid rent on time for 3 months

Fees

Call for more information

Intake Procedure

Appointment required, please call

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workincentives@goodwillky.org

Description

Provides individualized benefits counseling support to people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) via the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program. Counseling support is provided by Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWIC) who will help participants understand how work will impact their income and healthcare benefits. Participants will be taught how to use work incentives to return to work to increase their financial self-sufficiency.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as required when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Must be a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (SSDI) recipient

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment required, please call

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For more information on expungement clinics, please visit https://www.goodwillky.org/expungements/

Description

Provides clinics and assistance for people who want to submit a petition requesting that the court order the official and formal sealing or erasure of records related to a particular criminal case maintained by agencies that are part of the criminal correctional system.

Hours

Irregular - call for details

Required Documents

Documentation as required by agency

Eligibility

Call for more information

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call or visit https://www.goodwillky.org/expungements/

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Description

Provides services to help people identify and secure paid employment opportunities that match their aptitude, qualifications, experience and interests. Staff is located throughout the East Region.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of service area * Adults 18 years of age or older

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment preferred, please call

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Description

Provides a link for low-income, older workers to on-the-job training that can help them move into paid employment. Through the Senior Community Employment Service Program (SCSEP), Goodwill matches eligible individuals age 55 and older with nonprofits or public agencies for on-the-job training in a professional work environment. The program gives preference to seniors who have physical or mental disabilities, are veterans or spouses of veterans or who need job training.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested during application process

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Resident of service area * 65 years of age or older * Income guidelines

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

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Description

Provides free basic income tax return preparation and electronic filing to older adults and low-income individuals and families. Only available during tax season.

Hours

By appointment only

Required Documents

Please bring with you: * Picture ID * Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for all family members * Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) for all employers * Interest and dividend statements (Forms 1099) * All Forms 1095, Health Insurance Statements * Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received * A copy of last year's tax returns, if available * Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit * Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare providers tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number * Forms 1095-A, B, or C, Affordable Health Care Statements, * Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

Eligibility

Must have annual household income less than $67,000, with some exceptions

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment required, please call 211

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Ignite Program

Description

Provides paid job training, free education in high-demand industries and support with a variety of resources along the way in partnership with Bluegrass Community & Technical College. Justice system involvement can include but is not limited to: incarceration, probation or parole, traffic violations, misdemeanors, felonies and other charges/violations that did not result in incarceration.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested when an appointment is scheduled

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Be a resident of Fayette County * Be 18-24 years old at the time of enrollment * Have criminal justice system involvement or is a high school dropout

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call for appointment

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