Author: Steve Niswonger

Growing up with a single mother suffering from alcoholism, Jess had a rough beginning. Having to grow up at a young age taking care of not only herself but her mother, proved to be a detriment to her. “I always said I was never going to be like her, but I ended up being an... Read more »

There are those we meet in life with the power to make us smile or laugh without ever needing to try. John and Lavon are two examples of such people. John and Lavon work together as a team at the Goodwill Outlet Warehouse on Woodman Drive in Dayton. For over a year, the two of... Read more »

      Effective July 31, 2023, Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is acquiring Goodwill Industries of Southern Ohio. The two organizations have determined that by uniting efforts they can more effectively grow and expand services for people with disabilities and other disadvantages in the Southern Ohio region.  This will bring together efforts to achieve the... Read more »

DAYTON, OH., May 9, 2023 – Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley announced today it will receive a grant of $35,000 from CareSource to support early childhood screening services and mental health programs. The grant is part of a national $2.55 million donation CareSource, a nationally recognized leader in managed care, made to Easterseals in late 2022.... Read more »

  Meet Mitchell         Mitchell wanted to follow in his dad’s footsteps and become a policeman, but instead, Mitchell found himself working in the auto mechanic industry, a job, he said led him to a mental breakdown and depression. That’s when he turned to Miami Valley Works, a service of Goodwill Easterseals... Read more »

Learn how Kip lost her eyesight but was able to overcome her barriers by getting assistance from Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley.  Below is the story told in her own words. Well, it started off with me just thinking I wasn’t getting enough rest, but when I went to get my eyes checked by my ophthalmologist,... Read more »

  If you’ve ever wanted to climb into a snow globe, this project is for you. The great thing about this is that you can customize it for your family or a person (or family) you’ll be giving it to. Add whatever you think would be best for decoration and top it off with a... Read more »

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is very pleased to introduce Mr. LaVar Glover as the New Director of Operations for the West Campus Community Services Center. Mr. Glover will begin with Goodwill Easterseals November 30th and will be responsible for the day to day operations of the West Campus, establishing and building upon existing partnerships with... Read more »

Looking for creative ideas for Valentine’s Day? As adults, we rush around between work and our other life responsibilities without much time to play games. So why not do a Goodwill Scavenger Hunt? Grab your partner and pick out items for each other!  Make up your own rules and have some FUN….Not only are you... Read more »

When Scott came to Miracle Clubhouse, he was severely depressed.”I struggled with my mental health. My life had no direction or goals.”  He had trouble holding down a job, often going on and off his medication, causing great fluctuation in his ability to focus and maintain relationships. He had several brushes with the law and... Read more »