
For almost 20 years FATHER Project has changed lives
In 2004, the FATHER (Fostering Actions To Help Earnings and Responsibility) Project became a program at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) with a…

Get a One-of-a-Kind Prom Look for Less at Goodwill
March 20 marks the beginning of spring, which means prom and spring formal season is just around the corner. Prom is all about finding a unique look…

Celebrating Women’s History Month
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) believes equity initiatives are central to our mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence. This…

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s Advocacy in Action; March activism to support families, employment services and second chances
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) believes in a world where everyone experiences the power of work by advocating against systematic inequities…

Q&A with Workforce Development Manager Kyle Van Acker
Services & Programs Workforce Development Manager Kyle Van Acker talks to us about his role at GESMN and what he is seeing in our community.

Celebrating Black History Month
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are central to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence.…

Q&A with FATHER Project Supervisor James Johnson
Goodwill-Easter Seal Minnesota's FATHER Project program has a new team member, James Johnson, who continues his commitment to service and inclusion…

Sourcing at Goodwill for the Home & Remodeling Show
I recently had the opportunity to partner with Goodwill to source and style a tablescape and the main stage for the Minneapolis Home & Remodeling…

Make an impact with donations to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Now more than ever your support is needed to help our neighbors overcome barriers to work and independence. Here are three ways to help someone build…

Brady Conquers Job Loss to Forge a New Career
After two job losses, Brady faced a common problem: securing stable employment. Through the Connections program at Big Lake High School, Brady was…

Keith’s journey from housing instability to hope
Keith is no stranger to overcoming barriers. He previously struggled with substance abuse, which led to housing instability. He spent three years…

Kevin gets his GED and invites others to join YouthBuild
When Kevin came to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN), “he was as a confident, capable, charming 18-year-old,” according to Kristen, GESMN’s…