Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

After many months of planning and preparation a brand new Goodwill Boutique and Drive-Thru donation center opened to the public on Saturday, January 23rd.  The new facility located in the heart of Mt. Washington at 2234 Beechmont Avenue offers the best of clothing, fashion assessories, collectibles, housewares, childrens items, shoes, seasonal items and other excellent items that Goodwill stores have become known for in the Cincinnati area!  The new store is open daily from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm, and on Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Donations are accepted during store hours. 

“We are so excited to be a part of the Mt. Washington community and Goodwill was thrilled to have so many shoppers come to our grand opening,” said Sales Manager Ann Walters.  A gala ribbon cutting was held just before the doors opened to a rush of eager shoppers, many of whom have long anticipated the opening of the new store.  Helping to cut the ribbon announcing the “official” opening of the boutique and donation center were Al Schultz and Mark Macomber of the Mt. Washington Business Association, Charlie Wright, Board Chairman of Goodwill Industries, Joe Byrum, Goodwill CEO, Gail Hana, Goodwill VP for Contributed Goods and many of the store staff who helped to prepare the boutique for the opening.

Goodwill is looking forward to the success of the new location and appreciates the support of the community of its mission and committment to recycling and its efforts to put people to work.  The sale of donated goods in Goodwill stores directly helps to support programs and services designed to assist men and women with disabilities, homeless veterans and others with barriers to employment.  Check out what’s new at our brand new Mt. Washington location!

George Palmer, Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Director of Public Relations and Marketing, was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce.  Palmer has been an active member of the chamber for many years serving as Goodwills representative to the community chamber.  “I was pleased to be asked to serve in this role and feel that I can also represent the job needs of the individuals that we serve to the many businesses that are a part of the chamber,” said Palmer.  Each year, Ohio Valley Goodwill helps more than 2,600 individuals with disabilities, homeless veterans, and others with barriers to employment and helps to put these individuals to work.  “I am hoping that my new connection with the Chamber and its affiliation with the larger Regional Chamber will help to assist Goodwill with its job placement needs,” added Palmer.

 The Woodlawn Chamber is a part of the Regional Commerce Partnership (RCP), which also includes the Chambers of Evendale, Forest Park, Norwood, Reading and Springdale.  The RCP group meets several times throughout the year and plans many cooperative programs for the benefit and success of area businesses.   The Woodlawn Chamber offers monthly programs of interest for community businesses and strives to assist organizations in the Village of Woodlawn with its economic, development, and networking needs.

Goodwill’s Montgomery Boutique Opens With Ribbon Cutting (pictured left to right)
Montgomery Mayor, Gerri Harbison, Gail Hana, Goodwill VP for Contributed Goods, Ken Suer, Montgomery Vice Mayor, Cheryl Hilvert, Montgomery City Manager.

The morning of Saturday, January 9th signaled the “official” opening of Ohio Valley Goodwill’s new Montgomery Boutique. 

(Pictured left to right) Gail Hana, Goodwill VP for Contributed Goods, Cheryl Hilvert, Montgomery City Manager, Ken Suer, Montgomery Vice Mayor, Geri Harbison, Montgomery Mayor, Charlie Wright, Goodwill Board Chairman

The ribbon cutting ceremony was complete with city officials, organizational friends, and eager staff ready to greet excited shoppers waiting to purchase the stylish fashions, accessories, and excellent household items that the boutique has become known for over the years.  The new location offers a larger sales area and a new conveinent drive-up donation center.  Donors will now be greeted at their vehicles and will be assisted by staff who can accept their donations in a fast and efficient manner.

(Pictured left to right) Montgomery Retail Store staff member, Mandy Piron, frequent shoppers Chris Rebej and Cathy Rikard

On hand for the ribbon-cutting were Montgomery Mayor, Gerri Harbison, Vice Mayor, Ken Suer, City Manager, Cheryl Hilvert, Goodwill Board Chairman, Charlie Wright, and Goodwill Board Member and media spokesperson, Joe Walter.  Goodwill President and CEO, Joe Byrum and Vice President for Contributed, Goods, Gail Hana also helped to assist with the ceremony.  “We were so happy to involve the community with the official opening of our newest retail location,” said Joe Byrum. 

(Pictured left to right) Frequent shoppers Sharon Ross and Mary Bolton with Montgomery Boutique Manager, Linda Cupp

Mayor Harbison commented that the City of Montgomery is pleased that Goodwill is continuing to be a part of the community and a retail option for shoppers in the Montgomery area.The new Montgomery Boutique and donation center is located at 9820 Montgomery Road in the City of Montgomery and is open from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm on Sunday.

Greg Thorpe – Our “Goodwill Clown” Welcomes Opening Day Shoppers!