This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Employment

Sometimes, we take for granted the impact of employment in making our lives whole and meaningful. It’s all too easy to become focused on the daily grind of the morning commute, meetings, and everyday workplace interactions. But what if simply becoming employed was a hurdle that seemed impossible to overcome?

Job Coaching

According to a recent survey from the Center for Social Development and Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston, which was commissioned by the Special Olympics, the unemployment rate for people with intellectual disabilities is more than twice as high as the general population.

For individuals with disabilities facing barriers to employment, a job is about more than a paycheck; it’s a valuable opportunity to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and true community inclusion. Clocking in to work each day brings a feeling of accomplishment and pride.

And for employers, it’s never been more important to maximize the workforce “” giving everyone a chance at earning an income and creating a sense of fulfillment for themselves.

This holiday season, as you think about ways in which you’d like to give back to your community and your neighbors, think about the impact you can make when you support the work being done by Goodwill. The opportunity to help others secure and retain meaningful employment is one of the greatest gifts you can give!

Your donation and shopping support fuels Ohio Valley Goodwill’s mission to change lives through the power of work. Every item you donate to Goodwill and every purchase you make from our retail stores goes on to support life-changing job skills training and employment services for individuals with disabilities in your community, helping them go to work and experience the many benefits of employment.

Goodwill’s Cycle of Success

Ohio Valley Goodwill’s work providing job skills to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities is crucial to our economy, too. A report by the Institute for Corporate Productivity found that workers with developmental or intellectual disabilities are highly motivated employees who demonstrate an inclusive and diverse culture that’s attractive to critical talent pools, helping to improve employee morale and customer satisfaction.

Are you ready to make a difference and help Goodwill give the gift of community employment? Don’t forget, December 31st is the last day to donate for a Year-End Tax Deduction! Ohio Valley Goodwill accepts everything from clothing and accessories to sporting goods, housewares, and even car donations for our weekly auto auction.

Find your nearest Goodwill retail store or donation site in Cincinnati today. Thank you for supporting Ohio Valley Goodwill’s 100+ year mission!