If you ask Jerome Wilson how he ended up managing one of Cincinnati’s most unique retail stores, don’t expect a conventional answer. His story begins with storytelling. As a student at Ohio University’s School of Film, Jerome learned that every great story has a journey. That lesson culminated in his work editing the feature-length documentary...
On Earth Day 2026, Spectrum News 1 reporter Travis Hicks stopped by Building Value to discuss deconstruction and how it can help the environment. Travis spoke with our Retail Manager, Terry Brueneman, and our Director, Sheryl Woodhouse, to get a better understanding of what we do. Below is an excerpt from the article: … Earth...
Join us for Better Bench Building 2026, a free, beginner-friendly woodworking workshop that brings people together to build something meaningful for Cincinnati’s public spaces. Whether you’ve never picked up a drill or you already love working with your hands, this workshop is designed to be accessible and collaborative. Participants will learn practical woodworking skills while...
Easterseals Redwood and its social enterprise Building Value are excited to announce that they will be the official nonprofit partner of the 2026 Cincy Home + Design Show, taking place February 7-8, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY. Presented by Cincy Magazine, the Cincy Home + Design Show brings together local designers, builders, remodelers, and home improvement professionals...
This year at Building Value, our work continued to prove that deconstruction is about far more than buildings. It’s about people, pathways to employment, and creating lasting value—for individuals, neighborhoods, and the environment. Training That Leads Somewhere Over the course of the year, 61 participants took part in our hands-on deconstruction and construction training programs....
We’re proud to see Building Value featured in Cincinnati Magazine‘s “Non-profits in the News” end-of-year review, where our deconstruction with Pump Salon made the cut! When Pump Salon (now Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa) decided not to renew its lease at Rookwood Commons, they reached out to us. Together, we turned a store closure into...
Congratulations to our Graduating Cohort We’re thrilled to celebrate the success of our most recent cohort from the Building Value Construction Training Program — a group that truly embodies growth, grit, and purpose. Dawayne Duke has completed the program and is now a valued team member at the Building Value retail outlet in Northside, where he...
“[Program participants] go through a classroom portion training, which is three weeks in our construction lab at Easterseals Redwood,” said Brieann Sherlock, Business Development Manager at Building Value. “Then we set them up with all of the tools to be successful for when they get onto a job site.” We’re proud to share that Building Value...
When Pump Hair Salon decided not to renew its lease at Rookwood Commons, its parent company, Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa, had a decision to make: what to do with the furnishings, fixtures and materials from the 2,400-square-foot space. They turned to Building Value, a social enterprise of Easterseals Redwood that specializes in deconstruction, salvaging materials for reuse while providing...
We got a shoutout in the Spring 2025 issue of Edible Ohio Valley! The feature highlights Building Value’s innovative approach to salvaging architectural materials and providing job training opportunities for individuals facing employment barriers. And they give much-deserved praise to all the wonderful work being done by orgs like Cincinnati ReUse Center and ReStore Habitat...
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