When you talk with Sheryl Woodhouse, what stands out most is her curiosity and quiet confidence in building things that last. As Director of Building Value, she reflects with contentment on two years of leadership — taking inventory of the team, systems, renovations, and tools that have taken shape along the way. From new technology...
When Sheridan Davenport and Jordan Harris first walked into Building Value, they were doing what so many artists and designers do here. Browsing and gathering materials for a new collaborative project that would eventually become Resonance. Sheridan — a graphic designer and professor at Xavier University — and Jordan, a mixed-media artist, interior designer, and master craftsman — were...
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...
As the nation celebrates Careers in Construction Month, one industry veteran is using her retirement to help build the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Debbie Karle, a retired Construction Manager from Jostin Construction, has joined Building Value, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit social enterprise powered by Easterseals Redwood, to mentor trainees entering the construction industry. Karle, who...
“[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...
It’s with pride that we say “best wishes” to our incredible Crew Supervisor, Stephen Berkey, who will be transitioning into a new role as the Building Value Construction Training Program Instructor at the Easterseals Redwood main office in Walnut Hills. Starting this month, Stephen will be providing one-on-one instruction to new cohorts entering the construction training...
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