Press Releases from Ohio Valley Goodwill

Press Releases from 2006

December 19, 2006
Get ready for the holidays by cleaning out your closets and basements and give your gently used clothing and other unwanted items to Goodwill Industries. Making room for new holiday gifts, donors can follow a few simple guidelines to ensure their donations benefit the people who need them most. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

December 13, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries received an early holiday gift from its Service Guild at the organization's 90th Anniversary Luncheon on December 8, 2006. The Service Guild presented Goodwill President and CEO Joseph Byrum with a check for $10,000. to be used for programs and services to help men and women with disabilities. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

December 6, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries in cooperation with Village Pantry Catering, will host a free dinner at the Sharonville Convention Center for homeless individuals and their families on Thursday, December 14, 2005 at 6:30 pm. This is a unique opportunity for the media to share a story of community involvement and the willingness of a local business to help the homeless. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

December 4, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that the organization was honored to be selected as the 2006 Rehabilitation Organization of the Year by the South Western Ohio Rehabilitation Association (SWORA). The award is presented to a local organization or rehabilitation facility that has maintained an outstanding record of service to people with disabilities during the year. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

November 29, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that it has been awarded a three year Level III National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH) NPA (Non-Profit Agency) Custodial Certification. The certification is given in recognition of its achievements in quality, customer satisfaction, staff qualifications, experience and for continuously meeting or exceeding the 75% direct labor ratio. In addition to receiving the award, Ohio Valley Goodwill's Industrial Services division has been added to GSA/PBS Preferred Vendors list. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

October 16, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries recently announced that Patrick McFalls has joined the organization as its new Vice President for Industrial Services. With increased regional demand for skilled labor, Patrick's role will be to expand Contract Services' ability to meet the requirements of businesses to optimize the utilization of their existing skilled workforce by outsourcing non-value added content. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

October 11, 2006
The Northern Kentucky Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries plans a stand down event on Friday, October 20, 2006. 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.)

October 11, 2006
As part of the National Disability Mentoring Day celebration being held on October 18, 2006, 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 Cintas Center on the Xavier University 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 18, 2006
The Service Guild of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries will be holding its annual Fall Mini-Fest at the Woodlawn Retail Store located at 10600 Springfield Pike in Woodlawn on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th, 2006. Hours for the festival will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. A variety of activities are planned for the festival including Baked Goods and Candy, Elegant Junque Booth, Special Items from the Treasure Island Gift Shop, Books, CD's and Records, Better Collectibles Booth, Raffle, and more. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

September 5, 2006
Help local people in our community find good jobs just by cleaning out your closet. From September 14 to 25, customers who donate clean, gently-used clothing and home textiles at the Elder-Beerman store in downtown Hamilton will receive coupons toward the purchase of new merchandise. One coupon is given per item donated, and all donations support local Goodwill Industries job training and career services to help people find good jobs. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

September 5, 2006
Friday, September 1st marked the launch of Ohio Valley Goodwill's newest partnership with the "Neediest Kids of All" organization. Working with Nancy Herron, guidance counselor at Batavia Local Schools, Goodwill's Beechmont store was the location for the first group of families to obtain needed school clothing. Over 22 families and 50 kids were on hand for this initial visit to Goodwill. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

July 31, 2006
First District United States House of Representative Steve Chabot visited Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries on Monday July 31, 2006 to discuss issues related to US veterans. Since OVGI's inception of the Homeless Veterans Reiteration Program programs in the early 1990's, more than 3,400 veterans have been served, over 2,700 have been helped with housing needs, and 2,347 individuals have been placed into community jobs. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

July 19, 2006
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), in cooperation with Exceptional Parent Magazine and the Cincinnati Reds, sponsors Disability Awareness Night (DAN) at Great American Ballpark July 22nd. In recognition of its mission to serve people with disabilities and the celebration of its 90th Anniversary of service to the community, MassMutual will honor Goodwill with the EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

June 27, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that it was recently awarded a total of $597,163. from the United States Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training for programs that the organization provides for homeless veterans in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

June 1, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries recently announced that Michael J. Fusco has joined the organization as its new Veteran's Projects Supervisor. In this role, Fusco will oversee Goodwill's programs and services designed to serve the needs of homeless veterans and assist with veterans adjusting to reintegrating with civilian society. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

May 25, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that Sharon Hannon, Marketing Specialist for Goodwill Industries, is serving as the event coordinator for the organization's sixth annual golf outing to be held on Thursday, June 15, 2006. Hannon resides in Mt. Washington. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

May 25, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that MVD Communications is the title sponsor for the organization's sixth annual celebrity golf outing to be held on June 15, 2006. Led by Jeff Black, President of MVD Communications, the company has been a primary sponsor of the event since its inception. Also assisting in a leadership role for the outing is former Cincinnati Bengal lineman Joe Walter, who serves as the celebrity chairperson for the sixth annual golf outing. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

May 25, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that assisting in a leadership role for the 2006 Celebrity Golf Outing is former Cincinnati Bengal lineman Joe Walter, who has served as the celebrity chairperson for the past six years. Walter resides in Florence, KY. "I have been pleased to serve as the celebrity chairperson for the event the past six years. Goodwill provides important services for people with disabilities and I am happy to assist them with their fundraising efforts," said Walter.(see entire press release as a Word document.)

May 1, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that it has reached a historic milestone in its history - 90 years of service to men and women with disabilities and other barriers to employment. During the year, Goodwill will celebrate this historic anniversary with many special events, the first of which will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Goodwill will celebrate the anniversary occasion by hosting two "Cake Ceremonies" with staff and program participants. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

April 18, 2006
The Service Guild of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries will be holding its annual Spring Mini-Fest at the Woodlawn Retail Store located at 10600 Springfield Pike in Woodlawn on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2006. The mission of the Service Guild is to help make the public aware of Goodwill's vocational training and job placement efforts and to support the organization's mission. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

April 4, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries can help homeowners in the tri-state get ready for their spring cleaning. Goodwill has twenty-three locations that accept clothing, household goods, small appliances, seasonal items, sporting goods, books, toys, children's items and other useable goods. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

March 7, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries announces that it was a proud recipient of three prestigious awards given at the 2006 Hamilton County Board of MR/DD awards dinner. Honored this year with the Thomas H. Kidd Award of Excellence was Goodwill's newly created CARE program (Center for Advocacy, Recreation and Education). The program is designed to provide recreational, social, and personal development opportunities for adults with disabilities. The program has become such a popular choice that in just over a year enrollment has tripled. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

January 5, 2006
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries has opened a new Attended Donation Center in Fairfield located at 4605 Dixie Highway in the Fairfield Crossings shopping center. The donation center is at the corner of Route 4 and Symmes Road and will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Sunday from 12 Noon to 5:00 pm. (see entire press release as a Word document.)

See Press Releases from 2005