Ohio Valley Goodwill Urges Support for 2016 Clermont DD Levy!

Thursday, January 7th, marked the official kick-off of the 2016 Levy campaign in support of Goodwill partner, the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Held at the Union Township Civic Center, the event was designed to provide information about the Clermont County Board of DD to interested visitors and supporters. In addition, the kick-off offered a a chance  for people to  volunteer  to help  share  the importance of the levy  with the larger  community.

Goodwill Marketing Mgr, Sharon Hannon with Supt. Dan Ottke at Levy Kick-Off event

Goodwill Marketing Manager, Sharon Hannon, attended the Kick-off event and is on the committee to support people with disabilities; which is helping to plan levy campaign activities. Ohio Valley Goodwill serves more than 40 individuals through its partnership with the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities at its Eastside Vocational Services Center in Batavia.

“Ohio Valley Goodwill is happy to offer our support in helping Clermont DD  to share their important story with  the community about their  vital programs and services for people with disabilities,” said Sharon Hannon, Marketing Manager. The Clermont DD renewal levy will be on the ballot March 15, 2016.

It is important to note the following critical information about the levy:

• Replacement of the current .9 mill levy originally passed in 1982.
• Provides services to people with severe disabilities.
• Provides 60% of the agency’s funding.
• 400 people are currently on the waiting list for services.
• Vote YES on Issue 5!

To find out more about the Clermont County Developmental Disabilities Levy, please visit https://www.facebook.com/clermontddlevy/

Vote Yes on Issue 5 on March 15th!