November 2, 2005
Employees from Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries were recently treated to an "Appreciation Celebration" sponsored by the very same employees that they provide support to. Staff from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Equal Employment Opportunity Council planned the thank you celebration for the Goodwill janitorial employees as a part of their Cultural Diversity Sub-Committee events. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

October 14, 2005
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries has announced that it will be opening a new retail store and donation center in Independence, KY. The store and donation center will be located at 6433 Taylor Mill Road in the Cherokee Center. A grand opening will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

October 3, 2005
As part of the National Disability Mentoring Day celebration being held on October 12, 2005, Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is sponsoring a fashion show for the anticipated 400 students involved in the yearly event. Activities for the day will be held at the Kingsgate Marriott on the University of Cincinnati campus and will feature speakers, workshops on effective interviewing skills, college planning, and a career fair featuring approximately 30 employers. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

September 1, 2005
The Northern Kentucky Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries plans a stand down event on Friday, September 2, 2005.  The purpose of the event is to draw attention to the needs of homeless veterans and to offer a variety of services for these individuals.  Activities will take place at the Bellevue Veterans Club on Route 8 in Bellevue, Kentucky. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

August 31, 2005
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is recommending to individuals who wish to contribute to the relief efforts for those affected in the Gulf Coast region to do so by donating to the organization’s International website.  Goodwill Industries International has established an on-line donation service to allow donors to make monetary contributions towards helping persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment served by the many Goodwill organizations in the affected Gulf Coast region.(see entire press release as a Word document.)

July 8, 2005 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that MVD Communications is the title sponsor for the organization's fifth annual golf outing to be held on August 3, 2005. Also serving in a leadership role for the outing is former Cincinnati Bengal lineman Joe Walter, who serves as the celebrity chairperson for the fifth annual golf outing. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

July 7, 2005 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that Joe Walter, former Bengal offensive lineman is serving as the honorary chair for the organization's fifth annual golf outing to be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

July 7, 2005
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that Sharon Hannon, Marketing Specialist for Goodwill Industries, is serving as the event coordinator for the organization's fifth annual golf outing to be held on August 3, 2005. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

July 6, 2005
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries joins the nation in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The United States Congress passed the ADA legislation in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities and to guarantee them equal access to employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

June 3, 2005
Northwest High School Art Club completes mural for Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries -- The students under the direction of Andrea Stewart, art department chairperson and club sponsor, and club sponsor Gina Bush, worked hard to complete the mural. The artwork was originally conceived by architect Addison Clipson as part of Goodwill's extensive four-year renovation, which was completed in the fall of 2004. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

May 10, 2005
Oho Valley Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that it has been authorized by the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau to display the local version of the BBB Wise Giving Seal. The Wise Giving Seal is available only to those organizations that have met all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

May 7, 2005
Friendship, empowerment and self-sufficiency are among the themes of the upcoming film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. People across North America are being urged to "Join the Sisterhood" by participating in a unique nationwide project of donating their used jeans to Goodwill Industries. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

April 21, 2005 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is proud to announce that its plant health nurse, Michelle McKeever, was awarded the Florence Nightingale award from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

April 14, 2005 
As they file their tax returns on Friday, millions of American taxpayers are unaware that 2004 could be the last year for which they can claim a deduction for the full value of their donations of clothing and household goods. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

April 11, 2005
The Service Guild of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries will be holding a Spring Mini-Fest at the Woodlawn Retail Store on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2005. Hours for the festival will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

April 6, 2005
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries recently announced that three individuals have been selected to serve on its Board of Directors. Janet Fette of Deerfield Township, Michael George of Mason and Linda Eslick of White Oak will serve on the Board of Directors for Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries.(see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

March 8, 2005
At its 2005 annual awards banquet, the Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities presented Goodwill Board member Joe Walter with the Stuart Warshauer Volunteerism Award. The award recognizes a person that has had a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and has improved the quality of life of persons served by the Hamilton County Board of MR/DD. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

February 25, 2005
After two months of extensive remodeling Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries will re-open its Florence retail store with a new look and a convenient drive-up donation center. The store is located at 7855 Tanners Lane in Florence. With over 15,000 square feet of retail space, the store will feature fashions for the entire family as well as house wares, furniture and other selections for the home. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

February 16, 2005
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries has announced that it has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for 2004 from the National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH). (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

February 1, 2005
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries has announced that it has entered into a collaborative agreement with Visionaries and Voices, a not-for-profit art studio and gallery designed to support artists with disabilities. Visionaries and Voices was started in 2000 to help artists with disabilities grow both personally and professionally. The organization operates a studio in Walnut Hills. (see entire press release as a Word document.)
 

January 6, 2005
If your New Year's resolution was to get organized, Goodwill Industries can help. Clear away the clutter and even those holiday decorations that are still hanging around. Goodwill's convenient donation centers and 13 area retail stores will accept your donations and help you get organized. (see entire press release as a Word document.)