Author: Steve Niswonger

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 »

Here is a quick and easy holiday craft to do with the kids. All you need is a thrifted vase and window clings from Goodwill and then fill with Candy. It’s a great gift for your kids to hand out!    Click here to watch the video

With some spray paint, thrifted canvas, and some greenery from the Goodwill Store, you can make an amazing Wall Decoration for the Holidays.  You can use a canvas or purchase a frame with glass and remove the picture in the frame and adhere the window clings to the glass frame. Click here to watch the... Read more »

What a great inexpensive way to decorate your table for the Holidays. Just grab a basket and some ornaments from the Goodwill Store and spray paint. It’s easy and will not break your wallet. This craft only took about 5 minutes and just $6.00. Click to Learn More to Watch the Video

  Who would’ve thought it was possible? Well, it is and it’s very easy! You just need to grab Christmas mugs and holiday decor from the Goodwill Store, some lightweight spackle, piping bags and you can create an amazing holiday décor or gift! Click Learn More to Watch the How-To Video.    

Benewende Zombre was determined to make a good living to support herself and her three children. She turned to Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley (GESMV) for help. She started by entering GESMV’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classroom with a wholeheartedness to apply herself and a dedication to increase her knowledge of conversational and... Read more »