June 2025

Congratulations to our Graduating Cohort!

We’re proud to celebrate the recent graduation of five outstanding participants from our Construction Training Program! Congratulations to Johnny Jones, Artrimus Sarter, Derrick Hollins, Evontay Oats, and Brandon Ralls (not pictured) for completing hands-on training in deconstruction, warehouse operations, and job readiness.


These graduates are already turning their training into real-world success. Brandon has been placed with Jostin Construction, and Derrick will start with Denier Electric soon! The rest of the cohort is actively interviewing with reputable firms in Cincinnati. We’re also proud to share that Justin Clingman, a member of our previous cohort, was recently hired by MBJ Construction Management.


Their achievements reflect the power of workforce development and the impact of a second chance. Johnny, Artrimus, Derrick, Evontay, and Brandon—you’re not just building careers, you’re building a future. We’re cheering you on every step of the way!

Massive Bulk Commercial Office Furniture Sale

We’re clearing out thousands of high-quality office furniture, carpet squares, and light fixtures at CLEARANCE prices.

We’re clearing out thousands of high-quality office items—everything from desks and doors to carpet tiles and ceiling panels—at clearance prices. This is a rare opportunity for schools and small businesses to score big on gently used office furniture.

Here’s what we’re offering in large quantities:



PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Back at the Building Value Open House


Our Open House last Saturday was a huge success—and it’s all thanks to YOU! We were thrilled to welcome neighbors, customers, partners, and friends to celebrate the exciting changes to our store. From newly renovated spaces and fresh exterior updates to good food and great conversations, the day was a celebration of everything Building Value stands for.


We want to give a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who helped make the day so special:


  • Messer Construction – for helping connect our crew to meaningful, career-building job sites
  • Werbrich Custom Outdoor Living – for donating the grill that kept the food hot and the vibes warm
  • The Plant Trolley – for the beautiful blooms that continue to bring life to our new storefront
  • Dave and Olivia Rickerd – for creating the stunning new mural that celebrates our community’s creativity and resilience
  • Terry Brueneman, our fearless Retail Manager, for his endless work on repainting, renovating, and remodeling the entire store
  • Elijah Daniels, our talented crewmember, for assembling the grill with care and precision
  • Elijah McKenzie, our Marketing Specialist, for the fantastic mission-focused photos along Spring Grove Ave.
  • Our entire staff and crew – for working hard behind the scenes to prep the store, welcome guests, and keep the day running smoothly
  • And YOU – our community – for showing up, showing love, and standing with us in our mission



Check out the full photo gallery on our website


New Colored Price Labels: A Smarter Way to Save!


In January, we launched a new color-coded pricing system designed to make shopping easier and savings even better! Since then, we have assigned a different color for newly priced items, and as time goes on, those items will move through a discount cycle.


How It Works

▸Each month, new items will be tagged with a specific color.

▸Those items will start at full price in their first month.

▸Every month after that, they’ll receive a bigger discount—giving shoppers great opportunities to save!


The Discount Schedule

▸Month 1 – Full Price (New Color)

Month 2 – 10% Off

Month 3 – 20% Off

Month 4 – 30% Off

Month 5 – 50% Off

Month 6 – 75% Off


Once items reach the six-month mark, they will be deeply discounted at 75% off, giving shoppers incredible deals before they’re removed from the sales floor.


For the month of June, all items with PURPLE labels are 75% off!


Be sure to check the color-coded tags each time you shop so you don’t miss out on amazing deals!



📰 Building Value in the News 📺

“Most of our participants are between 18 and 24, but we regularly have people in their 30’s, 40’s, and sometimes older. I think the diversity of ages is good for the younger crews—to get the perspective of the older workers and to receive that mentorship.”


Building Value Director, Sheryl Woodhouse, was recently featured on iHeartCinci with Sandy Collins to share how our team is making an impact through sustainable reuse and workforce development.

We also 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 Cincinnati!

Want to see each time Building Value made headlines? Check out our website for news and updates!

MONTHLY TUESDAY DISCOUNT DAYS


You asked. We listened! Starting in 2025, we are rolling out our Tuesday discount days. On select Tuesdays of the month, we will be be honoring different groups with a discount.


Join us for 20% off on our specialty discount days:


2nd Tuesday of the month

Senior Citizens (55+)


3rd Tuesday of the month

Veterans and Active Duty Service Members


4th Tuesday of the month

Our Northside Neighbors in Zip code 45223


And remember to use your ArtsWave pass here

at Building Value for a 20% discount anytime!

12,938,000

Pounds of materials saved from landfills

and counting!

LOCATION

4040 Spring Grove Avenue

Cincinnati, Ohio 45223

HOURS

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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