Service Guild

For eighty years, Goodwill's Service Guild has been dedicated to serving the needs of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment through its involvement with Goodwill Industries. The group is composed of 100 active members who are led by 12 board advisors; one of whom is president. Fundraising and community outreach is the Guild's primary mission and is accomplished through a variety of special services and events.

For more information about the Service Guild, please contact is Sue Burreson at burresons@aol.com

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"Celebrating 80 Years of Service to Ohio Valley Goodwill"

1933 - 2013

For many years, various church groups have been involved in supporting Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries through monetary gifts and through direct services. Established in 1933, the Service Guild of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries was organized from key women from these early churches and formed the nucleus of the group which now has over 100 members. Its first leader was Mrs. Edna Woodward who provided leadership for the organization for many years.

The Service Guild and its volunteers support the Treasure Island Gift Shop which operates in the Tri-County retail store and provides much of the income that the organization generates. The Service Guild also helps to promote the mission of Ohio Valley Goodwill, conducts fundraising activities to benefit special activities of the organization, and assists in outreach to the community on behalf of Ohio Valley Goodwill. Each year, Service Guild members help with the annual golf outing, sponsor the yearly Thanksgiving, holiday luncheons, and Veterans Day luncheons, and offer a cash gift to consumers during the holiday. As a special fundraising event, the Service Guild holds a semi-annual Mini-Fest each spring and fall at the Goodwill corporate facility. The organization also offers a large cash donation to Ohio Valley Goodwill each year.

Over the years, the Service Guild has helped to sponsor many special activities including sponsorship of runners in the annual “Flying Pig” Marathon and other activities that consumers and staff have been involved in on the part of the organization. The Service Guild organization is truly an ambassador for Ohio Valley Goodwill.

In this their 80th year, we salute the Service Guild for their dedication and support of Ohio Valley Goodwill and thank each member for the time they have given to our organization!

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Volunteering

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries has volunteer opportunities available for high school students over the age of 16 seeking to fulfill civics, government or scholarship needs. Goodwill is also able to offer volunteer time for certain court appointed volunteer situations. There are some restrictions in this category.

For further information please contact: Goodwill’s Sales
Office (513) 771-4800, ext. 6260 elawson@cincigoodwill.org