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2024: A Year in Review for the City of Goshen

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

As the year draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on the incredible progress our community has made in 2024. Here are some of the highlights: Improving InfrastructureOur Water Service Line Inventory project was a major milestone, ensuring safer, cleaner water for our residents. The City staff’s... more

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 5208,

Monday, December 30, 2024

Amend Title 2, Civil Rights, Article 2, Fair Housing, of the Goshen City Code Ordinance 5208, Amend Title 2, Civil Rights, Article 2, Fair Housing, of the Goshen City Code, was passed by the Goshen Common Council and approved and adopted by Mayor Leichty on December 16, 2024.  Unless otherwise... more

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 5211

Monday, December 30, 2024

Revisions to Ordinance 5156, Accumulation of Materials, Increase the Maximum Fine that May be Imposed for a Violation Ordinance 5211, Revisions to Ordinance 5156, Accumulation of Materials, to Increases the Maximum Fine that May be Imposed for a Violation, was passed by the Goshen Common Council... more

Upcoming Events All »

City Council

Monday, January 13, 2025, 6:00pm

To view a live stream of this meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652777559 or call +1 305 224 1968, Webinar ID: 816 5277 7559. Comments are no longer taken online. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652777559

Plan Commission

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 4:00pm

To view the webinar, please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93316714369 Or call: (301) 715-8592 or 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 933 1671 4369

Board of Zoning Appeals

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 4:00pm

To view the webinar, please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89051557762 Or call: (301) 715-8592 or 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 890 5155 7762

Homelessness: Resources

New policy, to be enacted immediately (May 8, 2019), addresses concerns over the growing encampment along the Millrace and other public properties in the city. Click here to read it. 

The following are local and national resources for those in need of shelter or a home:

Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network: A flexible, cooperative ministry providing an opportunity for our community to be actively involved in caring for the needs of homeless families.

Bashor Children's Home Shelter: A  secure temporary or emergency home for teenagers in Elkhart County

Oaklawn: Oaklawn provides mental health and addiction treatment for children, adolescents and adults in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. Specialized services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care.

The Window: Providing services to meet the essential needs of anyone with limited income

Faith Mission Elkhart:  faith-based programs and services that minister to the homeless and other individuals so they may have positive life-changing opportunities.

Elkhart County Women's Shelter: The Elkhart County Women's Shelter (ECWS) is the only domestic violence shelter in Elkhart County.  One of the largest programs of iFiT, the ECWS serves nearly 400 women and children annually.  The 40 bed shelter is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to provide crisis intervention and safe shelter for victims of domestic abuse.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Homelessness assistance

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Resources for Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Homelessness programs and resources