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If you have questions or would like a media kit mailed to you, please contact George Palmer, Director of PR and Marketing at (513) 7714800, ext. 6215 or Sharon Hannon, Marketing Specialist at (513) 771-4800, ext. 6364.

You may also e-mail our Marketing Department at gpalmer@cincigoodwill.org or shannon@cincigoodwill.org

Press Releases

June 10th, 2013
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Receives International CARF Accreditation Distinction

CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of persons served. Of particular note, the CARF evaluators stated that “upon review of our records, we have also determined that your organization has achieved a level of “accreditation distinction” among your peers.”
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May 2nd, 2013
Ohio Valley Goodwill Celebrates National Goodwill Week in May!

Each year the first full week in May is dedicated to the celebration of Goodwill Industries Week and its mission of helping people to achieve personal success. At Ohio Valley Goodwill in Cincinnati, this year’s celebration will be marked by several noteworthy events. Its volunteer Service Guild will be commemorating 80 years of support of the organization’s efforts during its Spring Mini-Fest being held on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th at its Tri-County location at 10600 Springfield Pike in the village of Woodlawn.
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April 18th, 2013
Earth Day is Donate Day!

As the 43rd annual Earth Day approaches on April 22, 2013, the environmental movement has become an increasingly complex world of climate change, carbon offsets, and emissions guidelines. While these big-picture issues can often seem far removed from everyday life, Ohio Valley Goodwill encourages consumers to remember the widespread impact from the simple act of donating goods.
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February 19th, 2013
LET GOODWILL INDUSTRIES HELP WITH SPRING CLEANING!

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries can help homeowners in the Tri-state with their spring cleaning. Goodwill has twenty-nine locations conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries accepts clothing, household goods, small appliances, seasonal items, sporting goods, books, toys, children’s items and other useable goods. When you donate to Goodwill you’ll know that you are helping to support a good cause and also recycling responsibly. All donations to Ohio Valley Goodwill stay right here in our community and help the organization with its very important mission of putting people to work.
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January 29th, 2013
Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Employment Services Team Launches New Website for Employers!

Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Employment Services Team is excited to announce the launch of its brand new website: www.goodwillemploymentservices.com. The new site is designed to provide local employers with an easily accessible source of information about fulfilling their work force needs, incentives related to hiring individuals with disabilities, as well as available supports to ensure success of the new employee on the job.
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October 31st, 2012
Ohio Goodwills Launch New State-Wide Mobile App!

The Association of Ohio Goodwills is delighted to announce the availability of a new FREE Mobile App designed to make shopping and donating as easy as possible throughout the State of Ohio. The brand new Mobile App allows Goodwill shoppers and donors traveling throughout the state to find the closest Goodwill store, donation center or donation box to their present location. The Mobile App allows the user to obtain easy-to-follow navigation, access the specific Goodwill’s website, dial directly to the selected store or donation location, learn store hours and also, the ability to find out more about Goodwill generally.
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September 13th, 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Industrial Services Division Announces New Service!

The Service Guild of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries will be holding its annual Fall Mini-Fest at the Tri-County Retail Store located at 10600 Springfield Pike in Woodlawn on Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th. Hours for the festival will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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August 22nd, 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Industrial Services Division Announces New Service!

Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Industrial Services Division is pleased to announce the launch of its new Total Facilities Management service. The new comprehensive Total Facilities Management service is designed to provide customized solutions specifically tailored to improve performance and save customers money. “Our goal is to help our customers to preserve a clean, safe, comfortable, well-maintained working facility for their staff and general public,” said Todd Schreiber, Industrial Services Marketing Manager. “With safety and quality control as cornerstones of the Ohio Valley Goodwill facilities management program, we focus on best practices to deliver a service that consolidates daily facility functions with a single point of contact,” added Schreiber.
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July 18th, 2012
Goodwill Industries Announces It Receives Federal Grant From Department Of Veterans Affairs

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new federal resources grant that will provide critical support services for homeless and low-income veterans in Cincinnati. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that Ohio Valley Goodwill would receive the new federal grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The $596,984 grant will be used to provide supportive services to low-income veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing. [ Read the PDF ]

July 9th , 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill To Open New Attended Donation Center In Aurora, Indiana

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new Attended Donation Center located at 1030 Green Blvd., in Aurora, Indiana on Monday, July 16, 2012. Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. For the convenience of donors, the drive-thru center will be staffed with an attendant who will assist contributors with their donations and offer them a receipt. [ Read the PDF ]

April 26, 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill Opens New Attended Donation Center At Hollywood Casino in Indiana

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries and Hollywood Casino are pleased to announce that they are partnering together and have opened a new Attended Donation Center located on US 50 (at the Hollywood Casino overflow parking lot). The agreement was facilitated by local marketing company Blackjack Advertising. [ Read the PDF ]

April 10, 2012
Goodwill Industries Service Guild To Hold Spring Mini - Fest

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 4th and Saturday, May 5th. Hours for the festival will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. [ Read the PDF ]

March 29, 2012
The Superior Automotive Group and Mike Albert Direct Named Official Automotive Dropsites For the Auto Auction of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that it has joined together with the Superior Automotive Group and Mike Albert Direct to become automotive-only dropsites for the Auto Auction of Goodwill Industries. These automotive dropsites provide six convenient, Greater Cincinnati locations for consumers to not only drop off their automobiles that may be eligible for a tax donation, but also receive a substantial discount on a new or used vehicle purchase as well. [ Read the PDF ]

March 28, 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Retail Stores Win “Best of Cincinnati” from CityBeat Magazine!

Ohio Valley Goodwill was delighted to learn that its network of 16 retail stores received the 2012 “Best of Cincinnati” thrift clothing store award from CityBeat Magazine this year. In a gala celebration held at Memorial Hall on March 27th, Goodwill stores and boutiques were recognized as the best in the Greater Cincinnati area. The CityBeat awards reflect the votes of their readership as well as their editorial staff team and Ohio Valley Goodwill was thrilled and honored to be selected as the “Best” in its category. “We could not be happier about receiving this important recognition from CityBeat magazine,” said Ann Walters, Retail Sales Manager. “We take great pride in our network of stores and boutiques in the Greater Cincinnati area and are very flattered that our customers and CityBeat recognize our efforts,” added Walters. [ Read the PDF ]

January 26, 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill In Urgent Need Of Donations Following Early Morning Fire and Vandalism 

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is asking the community to assist with donations for their Beechmont retail store location following an early morning fire and vandalism which occurred on Thursday, January 26, 2012. The retail store which is located at 4051 Commercial Drive was seriously damaged by a break in and fire. Much of the contents were damaged by smoke and water and the organization is asking donors to assist by offering donations of clothing and household goods. “The sale of donated items helps to provide the income that we need to make programs and services available to the hundreds of men and women with disabilities that we serve each year,” said Joe Byrum, Goodwill’s President and CEO. [ Read the PDF ]

January 19, 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill CEO Receives Recognition as Nonprofit Director Of the Year at Medical Mutual Pillar Awards Event 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that Joseph S. Byrum, President and CEO was honored to be recognized as one of the of the "Nonprofit Executive Directors of the Year" at the 2012 Pillar Awards for Community Service on Wednesday, January 18th. The Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service, presented by Smart Business, honors businesses of all types and sizes that make outstanding contributions to their community. Its purpose is to encourage a charitable environment, recognize creative efforts that make a difference and demonstrate the ties between the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. [Read the PDF]

January 6, 2012
Ohio Valley Goodwill Opens New Attended Donation Center In Cold Spring, Kentucky 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new Attended Donation Center located at 4691 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, Kentucky on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. For the convenience of donors, the drive-thru center will be staffed with an attendant who will assist contributors with their donations and offer them a receipt. [Read the PDF]

December 20, 2011
Ohio Valley Goodwill Thanks Donors and Urges Everyone to Give Wisely During the Holidays!
During this busy year-end holiday time, Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries wishes to thank all of its many donors and to remind those that will be donating during the coming weeks that contributions of household goods are very important to the organization. "At this time of year, it's natural to drop unwanted items at the nearest collection bin, but the true value of those donations may not be realized," said Joe Byrum, President and CEO. "Taking the extra time to ensure your donation goes to the right cause can make a difference to families in your own community."[Read the PDF]

November 23, 2011 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Launches NEW Goodwill Cars Website!
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Ohio Valley Goodwill is pleased to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned Goodwill Cars Auction website. The new site features a weekly visual preview of cars being sold at the Saturday morning Auto Auction as well as improved donor options that make donating a car easy, simple and quick. “Our hope was to make the new Goodwill Cars website as welcoming and as easy to use as possible,” said Kim Masters, Auto Auction Manager.[Read the PDF]

October 13, 2011 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Receives $100,000 Grant to Fund Transitional Youth Mentoring Program
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 two-year grant from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) to fund a new program for mentoring young adults which will provide guidance, support, and instruction for transitional young adults ages 18 to 24. The new program seeks to develop ways to support young adults from the Cincinnati School System with career guidance by providing experienced and trained mentors to keep transitional young adults from falling into the ranks of the under-employed or unemployed. A premise of the program is that the presence of an understanding and supportive mentor in the lives of young adults, especially as they begin their careers in an entry-level job, can help them reduce the effect of the barriers that may be presented by their attitude and lack of experience. [Read the PDF]

September 26, 2011 
Goodwill Industries Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Plans Stand Down Event on October 7, 2011
The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries plans a “Stand Down” event on Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Bellevue Veterans Club on Rt. 8 in Northern Kentucky. 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 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. [Read the PDF]

September 9, 2011 
Goodwill Industries Service Guild To Hold Fall Mini - Fest 
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, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st.   Hours for the festival will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.    [Read the PDF]

August 23, 2011 
Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Community Liaison Named “Unsung Hero” by National Coalition for Homeless Veterans 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce thatthe Board of Directors of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) recently named John Briggs, Community Liaison of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, as its “Unsung Hero” in recognition of personal contributions and work with America’s homeless veterans.  John has worked at Ohio Valley Goodwill since 1987 and with Goodwill’s Homeless Veterans Reintegration program since 1993.  Each year the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans accepts nominations from its membership and selects one person they feel is most deserving of the Unsung Hero award from hundreds of submissions.  [Read the PDF]

May 16, 2011 
Goodwill and Gap Partner to Urge Donors to "Let it Go!"
Gap and Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. have announced a partnership encouraging consumers to clean out their closets for a cause. The “Let it Go” event will take place from May 19-29, 2011. Gap stores in the United States and Canada will accept clothing donations in support of the Donate Movement, an effort powered by Goodwill to educate the public on the positive impacts donations can have on both people and the planet.  [Read the PDF]

April 26, 2011 
Goodwill Industries Service Guild To Hold Spring Mini - Fest 
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 6th and Saturday, May 7th. Hours for the festival will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  [Read the PDF]

March 22, 2011 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Receives Local and State-wide Recognition!
Ohio Valley Goodwill was honored to be recognized as the 2011 “Agency Provider of the Year” by the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities (BCBDD) at its 17th annual Community Recognition Awards event held on Sunday, March 20th at the Savannah Center in West Chester, OH.  [Read the PDF]

January 10, 2011 
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Asks People To Help Community Youth Succeed
January is National Mentoring Month, and Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is asking adults to spend just one hour a week to make a positive difference in a young person’s life.  Ohio Valley Goodwill’s GoodGuides® program is currently seeking responsible and caring adults to mentor youth aged 12 to 17 in the Greater Cincinnati area.  
[Read the PDF]

September 17, 2010
Goodwill Industries Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Plans Stand Down Event on October 1, 2010 
The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries plans a “stand down” event on Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Bellevue Veterans Club in Northern Kentucky. 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 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. [Read the PDF]

September 13, 2010
Goodwill Industries Service Guild To Hold Fall Mini - Fest
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 1st and Saturday, October 2nd. Hours for the festival will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days. [Read the PDF]

August 5, 2010
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Re-Opens Loveland Retail Store
After many weeks of renovations and a complete remodel and expansion, Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Loveland retail store and drive-thru donation center was re-opened with much fanfare and an excited crowd of shoppers waiting to see the new location on Wednesday, August 4th. The newly expanded retail center is located at 330 Loveland-Madeira Road in Loveland, OH. The store celebrated the re-opening with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Linda Cox and Mark Fitzgerald, representatives from the Loveland City Council, as well as Goodwill Board Chairman, Charlie Wright, Joe Byrum, Goodwill President and CEO and members of the Goodwill
staff. [Read the PDF]

July 26, 2010
Ohio Valley Goodwill Honored During 20th Anniversary ADA Celebration!
Ohio Valley Goodwill was honored to be recognized for its employment of individuals with disabilities during the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration event held on Fountain Square on Monday, July 26th. Goodwill Public Information Officer, Michael Flannery, joined other area employers on stage to accept the prestigious recognition which honors the commitment of area businesses to employ workers with disabilities. “On behalf of Ohio Valley Goodwill and the individuals we serve, thank you for this recognition as a leading employer and advocate for people with disabilities, “ said Flannery following the presentation. [Read the PDF]

April 8, 2010
Goodwill Industries Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Plans Stand Down Event – April 23, 2010
The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries plans a “Stand Down” event on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Mercy Franciscan at St. John at 1800 Logan Street in Cincinnati.  This is the third year that Mercy Franciscan is hosting the event at their facility.  
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 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. [Read the PDF]

March 25, 2010
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Elects Jim Raussen As New Board Member
The Board of Directors of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mr. Jim Raussen, Director of Insurance and Financial Services for the Ohio Department of Development has been elected as a member of the Board of Directors for the local not-for-profit organization. Mr. Raussen was elected at the Board of Directors meeting on March 22, 2010. Goodwill’s Board of Directors helps to set policy and formulate governance issues and procedures for the organization.[Read the PDF]

March 2, 2010
Goodwill® to Help Mentor Teens
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries® is proud to launch a new program in Covington, Kentucky designed to assist youth in overcoming disadvantages and avoiding delinquency. The effort is part of a national mentoring program known as Goodwill® GoodGuides™ that helps teens finish school and transition into productive careers through the guidance of trusted adults.[Read the PDF]

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