NEWS
Employer Accelerator Program helps businesses address workforce challenges
Goodwill Industries International ranks among the nation’s top 10 charities
GESMN financial industry training propels new careers
Michael Wirth-Davis receives J.D. Robins Jr. Distinguished Career Award
Rework Alliance lauches with GESMN as partner in connecting people to jobs
RESOURCES
Annual Reports
- 2022 GESMN Annual Report (webpage or PDF download)
- 2021 GESMN Annual Report (webpage or PDF download)
- 2020 GESMN Annual Report (webpage or PDF download)
Fast Facts
- Every year GESMN serves over 4,500 people in our community who deserve equitable access to jobs and stable careers. We provide participants with free customized job support, training programs and resources to help people secure and retain employment.
- Our 45 local retail stores, 3 outlets, e-commerce and aftermarket operations handle over 75 million donated items annually to provide funding for services and programs that eliminate barriers to work and independence.
- Our commitment to sustainability includes solar energy at 15% of our stores, electric car charging stations and partnership with 160 Goodwill agencies that divert over 4.5 billion pounds from landfills every year.
- CEO Michael Wirth-Davis, DPA has led the organization for over 30 years. He teaches and volunteers his time speaking to various groups; his compensation, like all nonprofit CEOs, is available in our Form 990.
- Our free workforce services help narrow the gap for job applicants who are often underrepresented. Income inequality and wage gaps in our community are among the highest in the U.S. Over 50% of the people we serve are BIPOC, over 60% have a disability and just need a little support to build thriving careers and stable families. We also help dozens of employer partners develop a pipeline of trained workers with diverse skills and backgrounds to fill essential roles.
Key Messages
- Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
- Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs that help job seekers access free training and reach higher levels of employment.
- Every year Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota serves over 4,500 people in our community who deserve equitable access to career opportunities.
- Last year GESMN provided 3,332 community resources to address common job seeker needs like transportation, food, clothing, childcare and more.
- The average wage for GESMN participants who used services and secured jobs is $17.28, over 60% higher than Minnesota's minimum wage.
- The people GESMN serves were born in 22 different countries and English is not the primary language of 241 participants.
- Reuse and recycling operations contribute to Minnesota's environmental sustainability and employ nearly 2,000 people in our community.
- Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants and financial contributions fund nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
- Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from Minnesota landfills annually and have helped GESMN connect people to jobs since 1919. Visit gesmn.org or follow @goodwillmn.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Reuse and recycling operations contribute to Minnesota’s environmental sustainability and employ nearly 2,000 people in our community. Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work. Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.
MEDIA CONTACT
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