What Easterseals Redwood does

Easterseals Redwood is a private nonprofit human services organization headquartered at 2901 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, with operations across 11 locations in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Formed in July 2022 through the merger of Easterseals serving Greater Cincinnati and Redwood of Northern Kentucky, the organization is an affiliate of the national Easterseals network and operates under the legal entity Easter Seals TriState, LLC. It employs 400+ team members and serves more than 7,000 people annually, delivering 10.2 million hours of meaningful support. The organization's portfolio is organized into six core service areas: Early Childhood Learning (including Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care medical childcare for children with complex medical needs), Disability Services, Therapy Services, Military and Veteran Services, Employment Services, and Social Enterprises. Service recipients include children with disabilities and medical complexities, adults with disabilities, military veterans and their families, youth and young adults transitioning to work, and adults facing economic disadvantages. Easterseals Redwood also operates two social enterprises, Building Value (a deconstruction and salvaged-materials retailer founded in 2004 that diverts 180 tons of construction debris annually while training approximately 50 participants per year) and the Packaging, Fulfillment, and Logistics Center, both designed to generate earned revenue while providing transitional employment.

Revenue is sourced from a mix of government grants and appropriations (notably a $1.75M Kentucky General Assembly appropriation for a Campbell County campus and state vocational rehabilitation funding), Medicaid reimbursement for PPEC medical childcare and therapy services, foundation grants (including $500K from the Farmer Family Foundation and funding from the Bob Woodruff Foundation), corporate and workplace giving through the Combined Federal Campaign and Community Health Charities, individual donations (including the Raise of Hope monthly giving program and vehicle donations), and social enterprise revenue from Building Value retail and kitting/fulfillment services. Services are provided at no direct cost to clients. Distribution is via direct service delivery at physical facilities and community-based sites, with referrals originating from school districts, vocational rehabilitation agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Strategic employer partnerships, including Procter & Gamble's Autism@Work initiative, Kroger, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, UC Health, and Messer, supply both job placement destinations and program co-development.

Name

Easterseals Redwood

Legal name

Easter Seals TriState, LLC

Website

https://eastersealsredwood.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Easterseals Redwood is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit serving 7,000+ people annually across Ohio and Kentucky with early childhood education (including PPEC medical childcare), disability services, therapy, veteran services, employment programs, and social enterprises (Building Value and packaging/fulfillment).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Veteran services
• Early childhood education
• Employment services
• Social enterprise

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Appropriations: State funding including Kentucky General Assembly appropriation of $1.75 million for Campbell County campus expansion, and vocational rehabilitation funding for employment services.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Bob Woodruff Foundation for veteran services and Farmer Family Foundation for Building Value expansion.
3. Individual Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals including monthly giving (Raise of Hope program), one-time gifts, vehicle donations, and donor-advised fund gifts.
4. Workplace Giving: Corporate workplace giving programs including Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Community Health Charities partnerships, and matching gift programs.
5. Medicaid Reimbursement: Medicaid-funded services including Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) medical childcare for children with complex medical needs.
6. Social Enterprise Revenue: Revenue from Building Value deconstruction and salvage operations and kitting/fulfillment services that also provide job training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Easterseals Redwood is a nonprofit human services organization that delivers early childhood education, disability services, therapy, military and veteran services, and employment services across Ohio and Kentucky. It operates social enterprises (Building Value deconstruction/salvage and a Packaging, Fulfillment, and Logistics Center) that generate revenue while providing job training. Services are delivered at 11 home, facility, and community locations serving 7,000+ people annually.

Product overview

Easterseals Redwood is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of human services organized into six core service areas: Early Childhood Learning (including PPEC medical childcare), Disability Services, Therapy Services, Military and Veteran Services, Employment Services, and Social Enterprises. The organization operates social enterprises (Building Value and Packaging/Fulfillment Center) that generate revenue while providing job training. Additional programs include the Neurodiversity Employment Initiative with its Game to Career esports employment fair, Project SEARCH for students with disabilities, and YouthBuild vocational training. These services work together to support children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing economic disadvantages throughout their lifespan from birth through adulthood.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Learning Early childhood education and care programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including specialized medical day care (PPEC) for children with complex medical needs.
• Disability Services Comprehensive services for adults, youth, young adults, and children with disabilities including community integration, day programs, employment services, and assistive technology resources.
• Therapy Services Therapeutic interventions including early intervention, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA/behavioral supports.
• Military and Veteran Services Veteran services including the MVS Resource Line, veteran employment services, the Klekamp Family Military and Veterans Center, military transition mentoring, and crisis line support for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
• Employment Services Workforce development programs helping people with disabilities, youth, young adults, and adults find employment, including career planning, transitional employment, and job coaching.
• Building Value Social enterprise specializing in deconstruction and salvaging building materials for reuse while providing hands-on construction training for people facing economic disadvantages. Diverts 180 tons of construction debris from landfills annually.
• Packaging, Fulfillment, and Logistics Center Social enterprise providing packaging, kitting, fulfillment, and logistics services that creates job training opportunities for people with disabilities, veterans, and those facing economic disadvantages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 people connected to employment annually, earning $9.4 million in first-year earnings
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hixson Architecture, Engineering and InteriorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 April 2026Architecture firm partnering on design for new Campbell County campus expansion.
• Cincinnati FearcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Esports organization collaborating with Easterseals for Game to Career employment fair, connecting neurodivergent individuals with career opportunities in tech fields.
• University of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Hosting Game to Career: Esports Employment Fair at 1819 Innovation Hub. Partnership connecting neurodivergent students with employers in cybersecurity, IT, and droning fields.
• Game DaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Game Day Communications partnered for Game to Career esports employment fair helping neurodivergent young adults connect gaming skills to tech careers.
• World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern KentuckyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 December 2025Hosted Coffee & Conversations gathering as part of U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, showcasing Military and Veteran Services to Ukrainian delegation.
• Cincinnati BengalscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2025Partnership for Veterans Day lunch with players and families, providing visibility and community engagement.
• Kroger HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Group Vice President and President of Kroger Health serves as board chair, representing significant corporate partnership.
• Tidal Wave Auto SpaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2023Charity Day partnership where 50% of proceeds at two Kentucky locations donated to Easterseals for disability services programs.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2023Partnership for intergenerational programming at Florence location, integrating senior programming with Easterseals services.
• Brighton CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2023Partnership to serve Brighton Center clients with medical childcare services at Florence location.
• MessercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction industry partnership building pipeline of job opportunities for Easterseals clients through apprenticeship programs.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting construction career training and job opportunities. Founded Project SEARCH program at the hospital.
• UC HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership building pipeline of job opportunities for Easterseals clients through career training programs.
• Procter & GamblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&G's Autism@Work initiative partnered with Easterseals for job coaching support. Expertly hired neurodivergent employees including Danny who was hired as a valued team member.
• Cincinnati Museum CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership expanding community-based sites and hosting Work & Grow program for adults with developmental disabilities.
• honoryourvet.netminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Honor Ride event partnership supporting veterans and active-duty service members.
• Community Health CharitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkplace giving partner representing Easterseals in workplace giving campaigns nationwide under CHC designation.
• The PortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity entity hiring Building Value for cleanups and demolitions, bringing high-quality finds to retail store.
• Local Construction BusinessesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners including Werbrich Custom Outdoor Living, Auer Kitchens, Crapsey & Gilles Contractors, and The Plant Trolley provide materials for Building Value retail operations.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: National nonprofit delivering veteran employment, mental health, and transition services — the same Military & Veteran Services line that anchors Easterseals Redwood's veteran program. Operates at much greater scale nationally and represents the broader-incumbent benchmark.
• SourceAmerica: National AbilityOne-program affiliated nonprofit that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through contracts with federal agencies, comparable to Easterseals Redwood's Packaging/Fulfillment Center social enterprise model.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Large national veterans service organization providing benefits navigation, employment support, and transition assistance — overlapping with Easterseals Redwood's Military Transition Mentoring and crisis line services.

Direct peers

• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of Greater Cincinnati: Regional disability services affiliate providing direct support, therapy, and employment services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in the same Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky market.
• Easterseals (national network): The national parent network of which Easterseals Redwood is an affiliate. Operates the same disability services, early childhood, and employment model across dozens of regional affiliates, making it the closest direct comparator and brand peer.
• The Arc of Ohio: State-level disability advocacy and services organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission of supporting lifespan independence, employment, and community integration for the same target population in Ohio.
• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Multi-service nonprofit providing disability services, veteran housing/support, early childhood education, and workforce development across the same Ohio/Indiana region, directly comparable in mission breadth and funding model.
• Goodwill Industries of Southwest Ohio: Direct regional peer operating a similar nonprofit model that combines workforce development, social enterprise revenue (retail thrift stores), and employment services for people with disabilities and barriers to employment in the same Ohio/Kentucky geography.

Emerging players

• Project SEARCH: National school-to-work transition program for students with disabilities; Easterseals Redwood is an active partner operating Project SEARCH at Cincinnati Children's and Atrium Medical Center. Comparable employment outcome methodology (70%+ placement rate).
• Hire Heroes USA: Specialized veteran-focused employment nonprofit offering career coaching and job placement, directly comparable to Easterseals Redwood's veteran employment services line but operating at a narrower, mission-focused scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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