2026-04-21T14:53:32-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 351689569 DOWNTOWN MINISTRIES OF GOSHEN INC DOWN 5742384521 64430 County Road 33 GOSHEN IN 46528 Joan Morningstar Bookkeeper 5742381614 2026-03-30 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z James Dreier 64430 County Road 33 Goshen IN 46528 844146 0 X WWW.DOWNTOWNMIN.ORG X 1987 IN THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE NEEDED MINISTRY TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO PLAN THEIR JOURNEY AND FOLLOW THEIR PATH TO HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION AND PROGRESSIVE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS 6 6 6 30 0 0 313014 797602 18040 34631 8970 11785 242 128 340266 844146 0 0 0 0 49714 131793 0 0 7504 123841 179818 173555 311611 166711 532535 962006 1467459 108311 149935 853695 1317524 X THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE NEEDED MINISTRY TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO PLAN THEIR JOURNEY AND FOLLOW THEIR PATH TO HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION AND PROGRESSIVE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL AND TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS 1 0 80187 28031 The Downtown Ministries Transitional Housing Program for Women provides stable housing and supportive services to help women with children achieve self-sufficiency. During the 2025-2026 program year, the program served multiple households in Elkhart County. The following case example illustrates the program's impact. In summer 2025, Downtown Ministries placed a single mother and her toddler in the Clinton Street Home. At program entry, the participant was unemployed, lacked reliable transportation, had a suspended driver's license, did not have childcare, and had no savings plan. She also had limited community support systems. The participant enrolled in the program's 12-month transitional housing model and actively engaged in required classes, mentoring, and case management. Within seven months, she demonstrated significant progress toward stability for herself and her child. Outcomes achieved during this period include: Completion of workforce development and financial education courses offered through Downtown Ministries Securing full-time employment with a local employer Establishing consistent, reliable childcare for her toddler Reinstatement of her driver's license and acquisition of a vehicle through a ministry-supported program Development of a savings plan with the goal of long-term housing stability upon program completion The participant attributes her progress to the coordinated support provided by program staff, volunteer mentors, and community partners, including housing support, employment readiness training, transportation assistance, and relational support. This example reflects the program's mission to reduce housing instability and support families as they work toward economic independence. 45021 0 0 Employment Program. Jobs for Life is a 10 week workforce development program that provides job readiness, life skills, and character development to support sustainable employment. During the reporting year, a participant completed the program, obtained employment, and subsequently advanced into a supervisory role, demonstrating increased job stability and career progression. Financial Education Program. Faith and Finances is a 10 week financial education program that helps participants develop budgeting, saving, and money management skills. One participant reduced discretionary spending, established an emergency savings fund for the first time, and demonstrated improved financial stability. Trauma Recovery Program. This 10 week trauma focused program uses guided discussion to help participants identify unhealthy thought patterns and cycles resulting from past experiences. Participants work toward emotional healing and healthier relationships. During the year, one participant reported significant personal growth after addressing unresolved family trauma, contributing to long term emotional restoration. Addiction Recovery Program. Ready Now Recovery, offered in partnership with Adult and Teen Challenge, is a 36 week addiction recovery program providing group support and personalized growth planning. During the reporting year, a participant gained insight into underlying factors contributing to substance use and began the recovery process, supporting progress toward long-term sobriety. 11324 0 6600 DriveWise is a transportation assistance program that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and stability by providing access to safe, reliable vehicles and basic vehicle education. Through the program, participants receive necessary vehicle repairs and maintenance, with labor provided at no cost and participants responsible only for parts. During the reporting year, a participant received a low cost vehicle through DriveWise. With support from donated resources and volunteer mechanics, the vehicle was repaired and made roadworthy, enabling the participant to obtain dependable transportation appropriate for her needs. 0 0 0 136532 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN X Joan Morningstar 5742381614 15541 County Road 36 GOSHEN IN 46528 James Dreier Executive Director 40 0 X 63000 0 0 Jared Yoder Member 8 0 X 3900 0 0 Maria Hernandez Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lynn McCullough Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lance Miller Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jeremy Gwaltney Chairman 2 0 X 0 0 0 Matthew Heffernan Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 66900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 139209 0 0 658393 254200 797602 Housing Program 900099 28031 28031 0 0 Vehicle Program 900099 6600 6600 0 0 0 0 0 0 34631 11785 11785 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 139209 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128 128 0 0 128 844146 46544 0 0 63000 63000 48691 48691 10437 10437 9665 9665 550 550 6100 6100 13475 13475 9827 6650 3177 3267 188 3079 9148 855 7915 378 56011 56011 378 378 25823 25823 18114 17717 397 9990 6906 3084 Benevolence 344 0 344 0 Trainers Education 1230 1230 0 0 Appreciation 3103 50 1931 1122 Supplies 15021 8334 1333 5354 7437 6290 1047 100 311611 136532 167575 7504 37516 52374 262698 530483 940 4566 7664 924457 48459 657226 875998 962006 1467459 11364 56751 0 0 0 0 0 96947 93184 108311 149935 X 848360 1062883 5335 254641 853695 1317524 962006 1467459 X 532535 0 0 0 -40000 -28706 X 0 0 0 X 147685 182097 280602 313014 404193 1327591 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 147685 182097 280602 313014 404193 1327591 0 1327591 1567 2922 7002 9212 11785 32488 0 0 0 0 1360079 0.97611 0.76646 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 909650 44545 865105 0 0 0 0 0 14807 3914 10893 0 0 0 0 875998 Pancake Breakfast 61875 0 61875 0 0 0 585 0 1551 Annual Banquet 39334 0 39334 0 0 0 1303 0 1762 2 38000 0 38000 0 0 0 0 0 2303 139209 0 139209 0 0 0 1888 0 5616 7504 131705 X 1 254200 assessed value 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Downtown Ministries launched a car ministry to make repairs, maintain, and have affordable car available for families who struggle to get to work or school. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Every Board Member received a copy of the Form 990 to review. The President requested members to give their approval after viewing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 upon request Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 2024 check voided as incorrect $30, began booking depreciation making depreciation $28,676 higher; total correction -$28,706