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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…
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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.
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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.…
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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!
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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…
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Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks
Spring is finally here! While your garden enjoys some April showers, treat yourself to a cleaner space with these helpful tips and tricks!
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Go green with Goodwill; make a difference this Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 this year by shopping or donating items to your local Goodwill.
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Lukas Finds His Voice
A senior in high school, Lukas wasn’t sure what the next steps in life should be after he graduated. He was referred to Goodwill-Easter Seals…
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Goodwill Industries International named ‘Top 10 Charity’ in U.S.
Goodwill Industries International (GII) was named a top 10 charity among the nation’s top 100 charitable organizations by The NonProfit Times (NPT)…
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Elijah jumpstarts his career
Elijah came to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) program with mental health diagnoses that…
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Attract, hire, retain and develop quality talent with Twin Cities Employer Accelerator
Employers across Minnesota are experiencing workforce shortages. Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN), along with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber…
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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…