Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley is a nonprofit organization serving the Miami Valley of Ohio with offices in Dayton and Lima. It provides services and support for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages in achieving independence for a better quality of life.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It was reported in 2010 that the organization had become "one of Dayton’s 25 fastest growing companies."[4]
| Founded | 1934 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Profit - Community Services |
| Focus | Services and support for individuals with disabilities or other disadvantages |
| Headquarters | 660 S. Main St, Dayton, OH 45402 |
Area served | Miami Valley, Ohio |
| Employees | Over 1200 |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Goodwill Industries of the Miami Valley Easter Seals of West Central Ohio |
History
editIn 1934, it was started as Goodwill Industries of the Miami Valley. It focused on assisting people to live independently through job training and job placement services.[7]
In 1999, it started working with the Easter Seals of West Central Ohio. In 2006 they officially merged into one organization.[7][8]
Operations
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The organization operates in a 23 county region, with more than 1,200 employees.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Lehman, Mary Beth (February 2, 2009). "Goodwill looks to boost sales, create 50 jobs". Dayton Business Journal.
- ^ "Goodwill/Easter Seals may get $2.2M for project". WHIO-TV. December 12, 2011.
- ^ Kelley, Jeremy P. (December 26, 2011). "From DDN: Goodwill site could bring new jobs". Dayton Daily News via WHIO-TV.
- ^ a b Levingston, Chelsey (June 7, 2010). "Brighter stores aid nonprofit's growth". Dayton Business Journal.
- ^ Blake, Bob (August 11, 2008). "Birthday party shows off work of Goodwill Easter Seals". The Lima News.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Goodwill Easter Seals buying Lima nonprofit". Dayton Business Journal. June 15, 2007.
- ^ a b "History - Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley". Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ^ a b Kline, Benjamin (September 30, 2006). "Social welfare agencies officially become Goodwill/Easter Seals". Dayton Daily News. p. A10.
- ^ "Careers - Job Opportunities - Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley". Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley. Archived from the original on 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
Additional sources
edit- "Goodwill Outlet sells items for cheap, in bulk". Dayton Daily News.
- "Two separate Goodwill stores planned for city". Dayton Daily News.
- "Goodwill/Easter Seals staffers dedicate lives to helping others". Dayton Daily News.
- "Goodwill program puts computers back to work, creates jobs". Dayton Daily News.
- "Nonprofits struggle to keep up with job seekers' needs". Dayton Daily News.
External links
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