WORTH Industries

WORTH Industries, Inc. was founded in February 1978. WORTH (Work Opportunities Rehabilitating the Handicapped) opened with 15 employees and two staff members in a 3,000 square foot facility at 6544 North Broadway servicing individuals with disabilities in North City. As WORTH's mission grew, the company expanded in 1983 and moved to a 6,000 square... foot facility at 3501 North Broadway. At that time, WORTH had 35 employees. In 1998, an additional 6,000 square feet of additional space was leased. In 2002, WORTH moved into its current facility located at 4124 North Broadway and currently employs about 100 individuals. In 2008 WORTH received a Safety Achievement Award from SWIM, workers compensation group. Over the years, WORTH has continued to provide meaningful employment opportunities to its employees by providing assembly, recycling, packaging, and manufacturing services to business on time and within budget. WORTH Industries, Inc. is a Missouri non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. Board members include a variety of local business people, educators, lawyers, accountants, and family members of employees. WORTH is supported by a number of customers, as well as the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, St. Louis Office of Development Disability Resources, organized labor groups, and the community at large. WORTH Industries will continue to be successful due the oversight of the Board of Directors, the commitment of the staff and the work of the dedicated employees. WORTH is proud of the accomplishments of its employees. WORTH looks forward to the future with hope and a commitment to solidify the employment of those individuals who need the company most.Read More