Goodwill and the Power of Work for All
Each year, Ohio Valley Goodwill celebrates March as Developmental Disabilities Month, a time to bring awareness to the importance of inclusion within every aspect of life, including employment. For 2019, the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council has chosen Supports Matter as the theme, emphasizing how supports and services enable people with disabilities to access and thrive in community employment.
Developmental Disabilities Month 2019
At Ohio Valley Goodwill, we know that supports matter and make a significant difference in the lives of those with disabilities. Since 1916, we have been helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment receive skill training and obtain jobs in the Greater Cincinnati area. Every day, we see how supports and services help people with disabilities find jobs they enjoy and become fully included in their communities.
As one of the largest providers of rehabilitation services in the State of Ohio, we offer a variety of vocational rehabilitation opportunities for individuals with disabilities to assist with finding community employment, including job coaching and placement, career development services, worksite support services, and other related services. See our complete list of employment and training services we provide.
When fully immersed in their communities through community employment, the people served by Goodwill benefit from something much more valuable than a paycheck. They make friends, gain independence, and experience a sense of self-confidence and personal fulfillment. We invite you to read the personal stories of success of the individuals we’re proud to serve and support.
Goodwill’s Cycle of Success
Goodwill’s mission is only made possible through the ongoing support of community members like you. Through our innovative donation-resale model, we generate revenue to fund the programs and services we offer. The next time you donate your gently used items to Goodwill or shop in one of our retail stores, you can feel great knowing that you’re helping to transform lives and create jobs in your community. In 2018 alone, Ohio Valley Goodwill served 3,599 individuals and placed 907 people in community employment. Thank you for supporting our mission to change lives through the power of work!
We encourage you to join Goodwill in bringing awareness to Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the transformative power of work for all individuals. You can learn more about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month here.
