Community & Belonging Pillars

  • Employee-driven Community and Belonging Council shares educational opportunities and creates space for discussion and transparent dialogue
  • Seek out, speak to, and listen to relevant audiences about our role within the community
  • Provide a talent pool for community employers
  • Stabilize families through the power of work
  • Support over 5,500 unemployed and lower-wage earners annually
  • Provide responsive practices and develop digital skills for all
  • Participate in advocacy days at the capitol
  • Preserve non-discriminatory, equal opportunity for all with a focus on the elimination of barriers to work and resources

LIFE AT

GESMN

We believe that community and belonging is central to our mission.

Enrichment Time Off

Rainbow colored light bulb with text in the middle saying 854 Employees
9,550
Hours
Felix

Felix

District Manager

"In my new role as Goodwill's district manager, I look forward to building more great partnerships within the organization that contributes to our mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence."

Rachel

Rachel

Store Processor

"Goodwill treats me very well. I participated in a Goodwill vocational rehabilitation program, and was hired at Goodwill full-time. I have been working for the company for almost ten years."

Latisha

Latisha

Workforce Development Manager

"In my new role as manager of FATHER Project, I have a unique opportunity to build community as our services strengthen the important relationship between fathers and their children."

Curtis

Curtis

Participant

"Being certified opened up new opportunities for me, which allowed me to explore other possibilities within the state. It's a totally different role, there is much more outreach. Just getting to interact with so many people has been exciting."

The People We Serve

0
%
are people of color
0
%
have one or more disabilities
0
%
are low income

Participant Stories

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Tatiana and Her Family Achieved Success Together with GESMN’s ‘FAST’ support

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Joshua changed his career with Financial Industry Training

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