Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries started by Methodist minister Dr. Richard Scully
1916
1918
Introduced the Goodwill Bag to encourage donated goods
1948
First formal rehabilitation skills training program initiated
1951
First United Clothing Drive
1957
Goodwill opens new Woodlawn complex
Dormitory created to offer housing originally for program participants who traveled to Goodwill for rehabilitation services (Occupational Therapy along with Skill Training). Now serves as Transitional Housing for Veterans challenged with homelessness.
Coordination of a United Food and Clothing Drive which continued for almost 40 years in partnership with the Boy Scouts and partner organizations in the Greater Cincinnati community.
1959
First deposit boxes (collection centers) placed on location
1965
Comprehensive rehabilitation services offered
1979
Implemented supported employment programs
1980's
Programs and services offered including Skills Training in Watch Repair, Commercial Sewing and Furniture Repair, Computer and Office Procedures Training, Janitorial and Food Service Training.
1988
Partnership with the Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
1990's
Assistive Technology program introduced as well as thought leadership and consultation on the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and employer compliance.
1991
Ohio Valley Goodwill on Fountain Square for 75th Anniversary Celebration and showcase of programs and services.
1990
J.M. Foundation Award for innovation and excellence
1993
Goodwill initiates Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to serve local veterans
Launch of the Consumer Advisory Council; a self-advocacy initiative designed to support individuals to speak up for themselves and others with disabilities. This group became very involved in community outreach and legislative advocacy and was very active until 2019.
1995
Historic and collaborative partnerships with Goodwill Industries International which included a visit to China in 1995 and hosting of a Chinese Delegation at Ohio Valley Goodwill in Cincinnati.
1996
Visit and partnership with Yuri Federov, a representative from Russia, as well as welcoming other international thought leaders to Ohio Valley Goodwill to learn about providing employment services to people with disabilities.
1998
Hosting and coordination of the Annual Homeless Awareness Dinner in partnership with the Sharonville Convention Center for more than 20 years which served more than 300 people annually.
1999
First deposit boxes (collection centers) placed on location
Goodwill receives $28,848 grant form the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for Homeless Opportunities Program
Goodwill institutes Special Gifts campaign to build new production facility and renovate corporate complex
2000's
An array of Community-Based employment and enrichment programs designed to enhance community inclusion and membership. This includes the award-winning Center for Advocacy, Recreation and Education program (CARE) in 2004.
2000
Goodwill receives $197,574 grant form the U.S. Department of Labor for its Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
Miss America, Heather French and U.S. Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman visit Goodwill Industries
Team Goodwill participates in the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon as a Relay team and raises $5000 for the organization. This becomes the launch of Ohio Valley Goodwill’s involvement with the Marathon and sponsorship of the annual PigAbilities event for athletes of all abilities for the next 20 years and currently.
2001
Launch of Goodwill Golf Outing- single annual fund-raiser for Ohio Valley Goodwill
First deposit boxes (collection centers) placed on location
Goodwill opens 82,000 square foot production facility Launch of Goodwill Auto Auction
2002
Goodwill receives Thomas H. Kidd award of excellence from the Hamilton County Board of MRDD
New workforce development center opens
2003
Goodwill re-opens newly renovated 24,000 square foot Tri-County store
Ohio Valley Service Guild celebrates 70th Anniversary
Goodwill Industries selected as Organization of the Year by South Western Ohio Rehabilitation Organization (SWORA)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards Goodwill with two grants totallying $873,936 to assist homeless disabled persons to find permanent housing and to receive training and employment assistance
2004
Launch of new Center for Advocacy, Recreation and Education (CARE) program
Launch of Goodwill involvement with annual Flying Pig Marathon and team training event
Grand Opening of Bellevue store
HVRP Grants Director, Charlie Blythe receives ” Unsung Hero” award from National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Launch of Community Ambassadors Resource Alliance (CARA) with Hamilton County DD Services
Goodwill Receives three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Goodwill receives two grants from the U.S. Department of Labor totaling $594,440 to serve 355 veterans in the Greater Cincinnati Area
Grand Re-Opening that marked a four-year complete renovation of Goodwill’s entire campus.
2005
Grand Re-Opening of Florence retail store
Goodwill Industries International ” Volunteer of the Year” award to James Armour, Board Chairman
2006
Center for Advocacy, Recreation and Education (CARE) program receives HCDDS ” Award of Excellence”
90th Anniversary of Service to the Greater Cincinnati community
2007
HCDDS Award for ” Outstanding Achievement” to Leslie McCurley, Asst. Director of DD Services
SWORA Award for ” Rehabilitation Practitioner of the Year,” to Nancy VanderWoude
Goodwill Receives three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Opening of Blue Ash Donation Center
CARF 3-year accredation
2008
Grand Opening of Fairfield, Mason and Florence store as well as Butler County Goodwill Vocational Center
Goodwill Industries International ” Kenneth K. King Management” Award to Joseph S. Byrum, President and CEO
Grand Opening of Westwood Goodwill Vocational Center and Donation Center
Opening of Finneytown Donation Center
2009
SWORA ” Tomko Award for Outstanding Achievement” for Joseph S. Byrum, President and CEO
Cincinnati Business Courier, ” CFO of the Year” Award for Doug Ostholthoff, VP Administrative Services
Best of Cincinnati Award from CityBeat Magazine for Goodwill stores
Opening of Attended Donation Centers in Colerain and Landen
Better Business Bureau- A+ Rating
Launch of partnership with annual Thanksgiving Day Race
Westwood store grand opening in Cheviot
What Matters Most Fashion Show in support of Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, in partnership with CARA
2010
Grand Opening of Lebanon store and Warren County Goodwill Vocational Center
Grand Opening of Mt. Washington and Montgomery Boutiques
Grand Opening of Eastside Goodwill Vocational Services Center
Goodwill Receives three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
2011
” Unsung Hero” Award, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans for John Briggs, HVRP ”
Agency Provider of the Year” to Ohio Valley Goodwill from the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities
2012
Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service for Joseph S. Byrum, President and CEO, ” Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year.”
Best of Cincinnati Award from CityBeat Magazine for Goodwill stores
Grand Opening of new Attended Donation Centers in Aurora and Alexandria
SSVF Grant Award- Veterans Services
2013
” Business Partner of the Year Award” for Ohio Valley Goodwill from Clermont County Board of DD
Goodwill Receives three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This represents the 4th consecutive perfect survey outcome with no recommendations placing the organization in the top 3% of organizations nationally
Renewal of SSVF Grant Award for Veterans Services
Ohio Valley Goodwill becomes Royal Sponsor of the Queen Bee Half Marathon, an event designed to empower women. This partnership continues to the present day with the 10th anniversary being celebrated in 2023.
2014
” Excellence in Re-Use Award” Award for Ohio Valley Goodwill from Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District
Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service for Dennis Barron, ” Non-Profit Board Executive of the Year,” OVGI Board of Directors
Best of Cincinnati Award from CityBeat Magazine for Goodwill stores
Launch of partnership with Queen Bee Marathon
Launch of Earth Day Electronic Donation Drive
Renewal of SSVF Grant Award- Veterans Services
2015
Launch of partnership with Oxford ” ShareFest” Community Donation Drive
Renewal of SSVF Grant Award- Veterans Services
Opening of Attended Donation Centers in West Chester and Warsaw-Cleves
Earth Day Donation Drive
Major sponsor of 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration
2016
100th Anniversary Celebration! Ohio Valley Goodwill celebrates 100 years of serving people with disabilities and our nation’s veterans
Grand Opening of new Goodwill stores in Oxford, West Chester and Northern Kentucky- projected
Ohio Valley Goodwill celebrated its 100th Anniversary of Service to the Greater Cincinnati community and hosted a Special Centennial Fashion Show which featured 100 years of Goodwill Fashions.
2017
Opening of new Outlet Store- Feb 2017
PigAbilities in partnership with CARA and Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
ShareFest Donation Drive with city of Oxford and Miami University
Queen Bee Fashion Show Sponsor and Photo Booth
C-Suite Awards-CFO of the Year- Doug Ostholthoff, Cincinnati Business Courier
$400K grant from DOL for HVRP
2018
Launch of Facebook Live weekly broadcasts
OAGI Statehouse Legislative Day
1st Year Title Sponsor for PigAbilities with Flying Pig Marathon
Visit to Washington DC with ACCSES- Meetings with Senator Sherrod Brown, and Congressman Brad Wenstrup
CARE Team visit to Senator Portman’s office
Award recognition from Warren County Board of DD
Visit by Congressman Steve Chabot Grand
Opening of new Hamilton Store
2019
JD Robins Distinguished Career Award -Joe Byrum
6th consecutive perfect CARF Survey outcome
CARE 15th Anniversary Celebration and Open House
Sharefest Donation Drive with city of Oxford and Miami U- 165K collected
ADA30 Celebration Sponsor
2019 Provider of the Year, Clermont DD
2019 HCDDS Levy Campaign Support- Historic Approval!
President and CEO Joe Byrum received the Goodwill Industries International Distinguished Career Award in 2019 in recognition of his many achievements in support of OVGI and its overall community impact during his tenure.
2020
May 2020 Closure and Re-Opening of all Business Lines due to COVID-19
Launch of Celebrate You campaign May 12th
Viral Post on OVGI Facebook platform resulted in more than a 1M views worldwide and increased followers by more than 500%
Wells Fargo High Impact Grant presented to HVRP
Grand Opening of Lawrenceburg Indiana store
2021
Gold Sponsor of 1st-ever Virtual Transition Boot Camp
Ohio Success Award in recognition of Employment Services team and response to COVID-19
June – 2021 Community Inclusion Award to OVGI Employment Services Team from Butler DD
2022
Record-Setting Athlete Participation in PigAbilities event in partnership with Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
Community Impact Award from Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Success Award from Ohio Business Magazine
Best Workplace in Ohio award winner from Ohio Business Magazine
Ohio Valley Goodwill Receives 2022 CARF Accreditation
President and CEO announces retirement after 45 years of service
New President and CEO Mark Hiemstra will take office January 1, 2023.
2023
Mark Hiemstra begins his tenure as President and CEO of Ohio Valley Goodwill on January 1st, 2023.
Visit by Congressman Greg Landsman to Ohio Valley Goodwill.
Honoring of the 90th Anniversary of the Goodwill Service Guild which has been dedicated to fundraising and support of Ohio Valley Goodwill’s mission for almost a century.
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