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 more than 100 years of service to the Greater Cincinnati community, Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries helps people to achieve personal success.
Learn about our 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, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (formerly known as the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission), Veteran’s Administration, Workers’ Compensation
Serving Our Community:
Please note that our 2020 outcome measures were impacted by COVID-10. 2021 is a recovery year and we are delighted to welcome back our program participants as well as shoppers and donors.
Ohio Valley Goodwill helps thousands of individuals to find meaningful employment every year.
In 2020:
- 2891 individuals received employment and training services
- We served 405 veterans
With community support, Ohio Valley Goodwill generates revenue through three major business divisions to fund the mission.
- Retail Stores ““ 19 convenient locations in the Greater Cincinnati area
- Donations ““ 30 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 2020 was 2967 and total placed in community employment was 580. We served 405 Veterans in 2020 and recycled more than 50,100,000 lbs of donated material as well as cardboard, steel and office paper.
The amount of government assistance that was saved was $2,923,200 and the total economic impact was $49,847,100.
2021
- Ohio Success Award from Ohio Business Magazine
2020
- 2020 Best Workplaces in Ohio, Ohio Business Magazine
- 2020 Book of Lists, Top 25 in the Largest NonProfit Category, Cincinnati Business Courier.
- 2020 Ohio Success Award for Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (Nonprofit category) from Ohio Business Magazine
2019
- 2019 Guidestar Gold Transparency Award
- J.D. Robins Jr. Distinguished Career Award presented to Joseph S. Byrum, President and CEO by Goodwill Industries International
- 2019 Ohio Success Award for Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (Nonprofit category) from Ohio Business Magazine
2018
- 2018 Provider Appreciation Award from Clermont DD
- 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Award from Clermont DD
- 2018 Friend of Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- 2018 Top 10 Non-Profit on the World Brand Value Index
- 2018 Community Impact Award Presented to Summer McGriff by Butler DD.
2017
- #1 Brand in World Brand Value Index 2017 as reported by Fast Company Magazine
- 2017 Community Recognition Award Recipients- Brianne Hoagland, Angela Muchmore and Ann Walters. Presented by Butler County Board of DD
- 2017 C-Suite CFO of the Year Award Winner, Cincinnati Business Courier ““ Doug Ostholthoff
- 2017 Best Workplaces in Ohio for Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, Ohio Business Magazine
- Joe Walter, Goodwill Board member recognized as Bengal Top 50 Players ““ Bengal 50th Anniversary of Cincinnati franchise.
- 2017 Best of Cincinnati Award for Best Thrift Stores from CityBeat Magazine
2016
- 2016 Ohio Rehabilitation Association Award Recipient- Antonio Adams, Doris Brennan Award Winner, nominated by OVGI
- 2016 Best Workplace in Ohio
- 2016 Meritorious Service Award, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans- Bill Darnell and John Briggs, Veterans Services team
- 2016 C-Suite CFO of the Year Award Finalist, Cincinnati Business Courier- Doug Ostholthoff
- Hamilton County Commissioners Proclaimed Friday, June 3rd, 2016 as ” Goodwill Industries Day throughout all of Hamilton County” in recognition of Goodwill’s 100thAnniversary of Service.
- 2016 Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities Community Recognition Award- Matt Burnheimer and Michael Johnson
- 2016 Community Pillar Nonprofit Board Executive of the Year- Joe Walter, from SmartBusiness Magazine and Medical Mutual
2015
- 2015 SWORA ” Rehabilitation Practitioner of the Year” Award- Matt Burnheimer, Employment Services Supervisor
- 2015 Oticon Focus on People Advocacy Award Winner- Camilla Gilbert, OVGI Employment Specialist.
- 2015 CEO of the Year Award- non-profit from The Business Courier- CEO and President Joe Byrum
- 2015 Marian and Donald Spencer ” Spirit of America” Award from the Cincinnatus Association
- 2015 ” Best of Cincinnati, Vintage Thrift Store” CityBeat Magazine
- 2015 Certificate of Achievement from SourceAmerica for Ohio Valley Goodwill for ” Outstanding Performance.”
- 2015 Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities Community Recognition Award- Brenda Matthews
2014
- 2014 Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities ““ Provider Appreciation Award, awarded to Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
- 2014 ” Excellence in Reuse” Award ““ Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries from Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District
- 2014 CARA Champion, Sharon Hannon, Marketing Specialist
- 2014 ” Best of Cincinnati, Vintage Thrift Store,” CityBeat Magazine
- 2014 Bronze Level Achievement Award to Ohio Valley Goodwill from AbilityOneâ„¢ Quality Work Environment Initiative
- 2014 Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities Community Recognition Award- Michael Johnson and Aimee Rittner
- 2014 Clean Kitchen Award from Hamilton County Public Health for Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Food Services Program.
- 2014 Pillar Award for Community Service, ” Non-Profit Board Executive of the Year”- Mr. Dennis Barron, OVGI Board of Directors.
2013
- 2013 ” Best in Cincinnati” Thrift Stores, CityBeat Magazine
- 2013 ” Business Partner of the Year” Award ““ presented to Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries ““ from Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
- 2013 Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities Community Recognition Award- Michael Goforth and Mike Sweetin, Fairfield Vocational Services Center
- 2013 Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities ” Dancing for our Stars”- Todd and Julie Schreiber
2012
- 2012 SWORA Rehabilitation Support Staff of the Year- Jay Kehoe, Office Procedures and Computer Technology
- 2012 ” Best in Cincinnati” Thrift Stores, CityBeat Magazine
- 2012 Butler County Board of DD, Community Recognition Awards, Aimee Rittner, Chelsea Combs, Summer McGriff
- 2012 Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service presented to Joseph S. Byrum, President & CEO, Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year.
- 2012 Hamilton County DD Services, Sue Breiner Self-Advocacy Award- Matt Graves
- 2012 Hamilton County DD Services, Joanne Schreiner Outstanding Achievement Award- Paul Davis.
- 2012 SWORA Rehabilitation Practitioner of the Year ““ Jay Kehoe, Office Procedures and Computer Technology.
- 2012 BCBDD Community Recognition Awards- Aimee Rittner, Chelsea Combs, Summer McGriff.
- 2012 HCDDS Sue Breiner Self-Advocacy Award- Matt Graves
- 2012 HCDDS Joanne Schreiner Award for Outstanding Achievement- Paul Davis
See our full list of awards here.
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.
If you are a member of the media and would like a media kit mailed to you, please contact our Marketing Manager at (513) 771-4800, ext. 6364.
