Author: Steve Niswonger

  When Dale was recently released from prison after serving 12 years, life was completely overwhelming. “I just got out of prison and was living in independent housing for ex-offenders. I had 90 days to get a job and had no access to information. I couldn’t even find a phone book. I wore blisters on... Read more »

Recently I had the pleasure to go around the Goodwill Easterseals Community Campus and interview my co-workers by asking them, what they were thankful for.  I was impressed by their responses and their joyful outlook on life.  It’s been a tough year for the people of the Miami Valley.  We have witnessed many tragic events,... Read more »

David’s struggle with addiction led him down a path of destruction, illegal behavior and in 2005 it landed him a 12-year stint in prison.  During his incarceration, David held many roles, but his time serving as a Reentry Clerk Facilitator, development and facilitation of coursework focused on reentry and reducing recidivism, helped David to realize... Read more »

DIY Holiday projects hold a special place in my heart. Why do you ask? Well, as we all know, the Holidays can be a very stressful time, but Retail Therapy can always make it a little better, especially if you like to shop! It also makes for great bonding time with my daughters. We get together... Read more »

The 12th season of the Goodwill Stores Drive to Victory donation program changed its focus this year by inviting local high school marching bands to participate in this unique contest. In true school spirit, the bands along with their communities did not disappoint by producing a record setting season in which they collected a total... Read more »

The Goodwill Stores Drive to Victory is in its 12th season with WHIO-TV and this year introduces the Marching Band Edition. Drive to Victory is a friendly competition each week between two local high schools that battle off the field in a donation drive benefiting Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley. The battle for winning the... Read more »

Nothing beats a homemade gift from the heart and gifts for DAD are always hard! It seems like most DAD’s rarely need or want anything, which can make material items seem like a waste of money. But I do know one thing… my DAD always enjoys and spending time doing fun activities …making THIS the... Read more »

  Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley (GESMV) to highlight the work of the Main Street Recovery Center in Dayton as he leads bipartisan legislation to combine federal workforce and job training grants to address the workforce shortages caused by the opioid epidemic. Earlier this year, Brown and Sen.... Read more »