Author: Steve Niswonger

  The Prevention Team at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley is proud to introduce the “Ask for Alternatives” Campaign that was created by the  Community Overdose Action Team and the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition. We know that alternative practices can fit into any lifestyle and help manage pain in healthier ways. We also know that... Read more »

The Prevention Team at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley would like to thank the Dayton Metro Library for partnering with the “Medication Safety Campaign”.   Each of the locations of the Dayton Metro Library has a supply of medication disposal pouches in their community resource area along with information on how to safely dispose of medication... Read more »

Communication with your doctors about the medications prescribed to you is very important. Asking questions about the medications is a great way to advocate for your health. Great questions to ask include: What is it being prescribed for? What are the side effects, both common and rare? What should I do if I experience the... Read more »

Mikahla is originally from Urbana but moved to Van Wert with her dad shortly after her mom passed away from cancer.  Mikahla’s dad is from Van Wert and wanted to be closer to family as he was also diagnosed with cancer.  Shortly after his diagnosis, he passed away, so Mikahla lived with her brother and... Read more »

Physical activities are a great way to stay active and to provide health benefits for people of all ages.  Some benefits of physical activity can be achieved immediately, such as reduced feelings of anxiety, reduced blood pressure, and improvements in sleep, some aspects of cognitive function, and insulin sensitivity. Other benefits, such as increased cardiorespiratory... Read more »

Work, dealing with COVID 19, managing your bills, keeping up your household, watching the news, making food for your family, taking care of your children, cleaning, staying in touch with your loved ones, are just some of the things everyone does each day.  Some of us might be feeling overwhelmed with trying to keep up... Read more »

Absolutely if it is done safely!!!!  There are many things you can do to help yourself to be healthy like physical activity, exercise, making healthy foods, and being creative.  Emerging research has shown the possibility that engaging in social and productive activities you enjoy like taking an art class or volunteering in your community may... Read more »

Meet Stephanie and how the power of work has empowered her independence. “I just didn’t feel like I was contributing to life,” is how Stephanie used to describe her life. Stephanie struggled with anxiety and depression after the unexpected loss of her mother and she could easily become overwhelmed and withdraw from life. In need... Read more »

All Goodwill Stores and Donation Centers operated by Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley along with our outlet store are NOW OPEN. Our Stores are operating under our usual hours of 8 am – 9 pm, Monday – Saturday and 11 am – 6 pm on Sunday. We have also designated the hours of 8 am –... Read more »

As a partner to the many communities in the Miami Valley and surrounding areas that we have served for more than 86 years, we remain committed to continuing our mission of helping people with disabilities and other disadvantages. This is true now during these difficult times as well as in the weeks, months and years... Read more »