How You Can Help Build a Stronger Community

We all want our communities to be safe, enriching places to live, work, learn, and thrive. Strong communities enhance our lives, giving us opportunities to grow and prosper. That’s why at Ohio Valley Goodwill, we’re dedicated to strengthening our local community through the power of work for all individuals.

As a nonprofit organization, we’re passionate about creating pathways to success for people facing barriers to employment, including individuals with disabilities and our nation’s veterans. We know that a job provides much more than a paycheck, it also provides a sense of security, pride, dignity, and independence. Through job training, employment placement programs, and community-based services, Goodwill local organizations collectively help millions of people who might otherwise not be a part of the workforce find meaningful employment.

Are you wondering how you can make a difference for your local community? It’s easy ““  just by supporting Ohio Valley Goodwill through donating and shopping, you play a vital role in our ability to provide programs and services that have a significant impact on people living right here in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Donate to Goodwill

When you donate to Goodwill, you’re doing more than just cleaning out your closet. Our 18 retail store locations transform your generous donations of clothing, household goods, and even used vehicles into incredible opportunities for people who need them most. The profits generated from the sale of donated goods in our stores helps to fund life-changing services and support programs for thousands of individuals with disabilities and veterans each year. Through the simple act of donating, you give people in your community the chance to achieve their highest potential and gain economic independence.

Shop at Goodwill

You may already know Goodwill as a place to shop for great deals on clothing, accessories, furniture, home décor, and much more. But Ohio Valley Goodwill isn’t just your typical thrift store ““ it’s shopping with a purpose! Every purchase you make from one of our 18 retails stores, outlet stores, or our online auction site shopgoodwill.com goes back into the community through Goodwill’s mission-driven job training and employment services.

As you can see, Ohio Valley Goodwill makes it easy to do good. We encourage you to visit your nearest Ohio Valley Goodwill retail store or donation site and become a job creator in your community today!