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Where there's a will, there's Goodwill

Many people know us for our thrift stores and as a place to donate items. For over a century, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota has helped connect…
College & Career Navigation    DEI    Disability Issues    FATHER Project    Individual Placement Services (IPS)    ReEntry program    Training Courses    Workforce Development
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Independence Day Savings - from Summer Shirts to Shorts to Shoes

Get ready for the July 4th holiday for less and save big as a Goodwill VIP!
Frugal Living    Goodwill Stores    Thrifting
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Chris finds a Fresh Start to His Career

GESMN’s ReEntry program offers free services including career navigation, financial literacy and computer skills, mentoring and more through 1-1 case…
Participants    ReEntry program
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GESMN Recognizes Juneteenth

Juneteenth serves as a reminder of our country’s past and hope for a better future. The holiday commemorates the day Union troops arrived in…
DEI
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Celebrating Pride Month

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is proud to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ employees and launch a new employee resource group for connection. We…
DEI    Goodwill Stores    Style    Thrifting
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Victoria and Cristina Breaking Down Barriers

In 2023, Victoria and Cristina joined GESMN’s construction training program. They got hands-on industry training at GESMN’s 5,600 sq. ft. training…
Participants
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Elwyn’s Values and Dedication Shine at FATHER Project

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota's FATHER Project helped Elwyn learn how to deal with trauma in a healthy fashion and build close relationships, which…
FATHER Project
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GESMN Employees Complete New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CEO Challenge

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) believes that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are central to our mission, which is why we continually…
DEI
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Q&A with ReEntry Counselor Kenneth Sohriakoff

Services & Programs ReEntry Counselor Kenneth Sohriakoff talks to us about his role at GESMN.
Employee Spotlight    ReEntry program
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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are central to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence.…
DEI
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From Mother’s Day to Memorial Day - Ways to Save in May

Goodwill VIPS can save big in May with Memorial Day deals and savings to celebrate moms!
Frugal Living    Goodwill Stores    Thrifting
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Deneal shares her ‘secret’ to success

Deneal is a published playwright whose play, “Secrets” is a regional finalist in The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National…
Participants    ReEntry program
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