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Our Mission:

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a private, 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to obtain jobs, skill training and personal development opportunities.

Celebrating 95 years of service to the Greater Cincinnati community, Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries helps people to achieve personal success.

Our Services include:

Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC) / Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (BWC) / Pathways Sponsored Services / VRP3 Sponsored Services

Services for Veterans

Housing and HUD-funded Services

Business-to-business

County Board Sponsored Services

Services for Youth - New GoodGuides™ Program

Retail Services

Populations Served:

Individuals with mental, physical or emotional disabilities
Individuals currently challenged with homelessness; especially veterans
Referred by local County Boards of DD, the Rehabilitation Services Commission, Veteran's Administration, Workers' Compensation

Serving Our Community:

Ohio Valley Goodwill helps thousands of individuals to find meaningful employment every year.

In 2010:

2,629 individuals received employment and training services
We served more than 600 veterans

With community support, Ohio Valley Goodwill generates revenue through three major business divisions to fund the mission.

Retail Stores – 16 convenient locations in the Greater Cincinnati area
Donations – 28 Attended Donation Centers (including stores)
Industrial Services – provides business services to area employers

Vision Statement:

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries strives in an ever-improving mode to be the leader in quality and effectiveness of vocational, educational, social and human services in the State of Ohio.

About Us:

As a member of Goodwill Industries International, we are a part of the world's largest and most successful network providing employment and training services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries was founded in 1916 and is one of the largest providers of rehabilitation services in the State of Ohio. The total number of individuals served in 2010 was 2,629 and total placed in community employment was 822. We served 658 Veterans in 2010 and recycled more than 44,015,232 lbs of donated material as well as cardboard, steel and office paper.

The amount of government assistance that was saved was $7,782,696 and the total economic impact was $64,308,039.

Awards:

2010 SWORA Rehabilitation Program of the Year - Office Procedures and Computer Technology
2010 SWORA Rehabilitation Support Staff of the Year - Emily Gillespie, Work Evaluation Administrative Assistant
2010 Excellence Award In Recognition of Americans with Disabilities Act, 20th Anniversary Celebration
2010 Best Thrift Clothing Store by City Beat Magazine
2010 Ohio Public Images Award for What Matters Most Fashion Show
Ohio Valley Goodwill, major sponsor and co-producer.
2010 HCDDS Superintendent’s Award for Goodwill’s Consumer Advisory Committee
2010 Top Rated Non-Profit Organization, Ohio Valley Goodwill, by GreatNonprofits

Strong Community:

Ohio Valley Goodwill recognizes that it is only through the relationships with business and employers, partners, community members and the generosity of every individual in Greater Cincinnati that allows the organization to be successful in fulfilling its mission in serving the local community.