Mers Goodwill Jennings Career Center
Address
8007 West Florissant Avenue
Suite B
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 713-5100
Description:
Provide opportunities for persons with barriers to employment to work and live more independently in the community. Service includes Thrift Shops, Property Tax Rebate Information, Rent Rebate/Tax Credit Information, Tax Preparation Assistance, Job Readiness, Vocational Assessment, Job Finding Assistance, and Disability Related Center Based Employment.
ALSO KNOWN AS
MERS GOODWILL
MERS/GOODWILL
MERS GOODWILL, INC.
MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL IND.
MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.
MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 18, 2023
Employer ID:
430652657
Year Incorporated:
1918
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
8007 West Florissant Avenue
Suite B
Saint Louis, MO 63136
Contacts
Deborah Gore
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 713-5100
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides employment and case management services to persons who are choosing a sheltered workshop setting. Some of the piece-rate work experiences available include packaging, assembly, collating and machine operation.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Participants are required to be certified eligible for sub-minimum wages through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Assists individuals in finding the best job match available in conjunction with interests, skills and abilities, may include job development and follow-up and retention services.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In Person To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Assists persons in learning new skills and work behaviors that will lead to success in training and keeping a job. Also, provide opportunities to develop employment interests.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In Person To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Assistance in preparing Property Tax Rebate (partial or full rebate on paid real estate taxes) forms.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm by appointment only
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Previous year's PAID Real Estate Receipts/Personal Property Tax Receipts - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Eligibility
- Homeowners who owned and lived in their Missouri residence for the entire calendar year - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual age 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - Gross annual income includes Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement, Wages (W-2's), Dividends, Interest and Pensions (1099s)
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 525-1660 to schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Assistance in preparing Circuit Breaker (partial rebate on rent paid during the year) forms.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm by appointment only
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Rent receipts/landlord statement of rent paid for the year - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Eligibility
- Renters who lived and paid rent in Missouri for the entire calendar - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual ages 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - 100% disabled veteran - Household income must be less than $54,000 last year - If rent from a facility that DOES NOT pay property taxes, person is not eligible for a Circuit Breaker
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 525-1660 to schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns, includes electronic filing of tax returns and tax credits.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4;00pm by appointment only
Required Documents
- All W-2's and 1099's (if any) - Copy of last years tax return - Copy of check for direct deposit of refund - Valid picture identification for taxpayer and spouse (Driver's license or Passport) - Proof of child care expenses - Social Security Cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers for all family members - If joint return, both spouses must attend to sign return
Eligibility
- Household income must be less than $50,000 last year - Must reside in St. Louis City
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 525-1660 to schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides a thrift store where gently used items can be purchased at below cost.
Hours
Mon-Sat - 9:00am to 8:00pm Sun - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Fees vary by item
Intake Procedure
Walk In for Service
Languages
English Only
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides vocational evaluation services to determine appropriate vocational goals and identify barriers which may interfere with success. May include vocational counseling and exploration, testing, work samples, trial tours and community based assessment.
Hours
May last for several hours to several weeks, depending on consumer needs, call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for details
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Come In Person To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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