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Services & Programs
5,778 participants from 59 counties in Minnesota served
31 schools to help 1,099 youth explore career interests, build skills and gain experience through work-based learning
7,995 support services
provided to meet participants' needs for
food, clothing, work tools, housing, childcare
and the following resources:
632 technology resources distributed for training and education to help bridge the digital divide
1,593 transportation-related resources provided to access work or training.
People We Serve
Your support allows GESMN to offer industry-specific training, digital literacy, resume help, family stability, navigating work with a disability and more to help Minnesontans create career possibilities.
TAMMY,
Disability Services participant
“Goodwill-Easter Seals helps you find a job, keep a job and push you to be your best.”
JOSHUA,
Career Training & Education participant
“The Financial Industry Training is life changing and I believe it will give me and my kids a better future.”
MICHELLE,
Youth/Young Adult Services participant
“YouthBuild encouraged me to overcome a lot... It helped me realize that there’s so much more I can do.”
Tatiana and her family achieved success together with GESMN's support
"I knew I wanted more for myself and my kids, but I didn’t know where to start. The program gave me hope again. They believed in me when I wasn’t sure I could believe in myself.”
Community Impact
60 million pounds diverted from Minnesota’s landfills every year.
75 million donated items processed every year.
40+ local retail stores,
e-commerce, 3 outlets and aftermarket operations to steward the community's generous donations
65% of stores have electric vehicle charging stations.
Donor Spotlight
Supporting meaningful community impact: Andy and Lara Fox
Andy and Lara Fox had known about Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) for many years, but their interest deepened after reading a newspaper article highlighting the organization’s efficiency and commitment to keeping administrative costs low. “That spurred donating items we no longer needed but could still provide value to someone else.”
As they learned more, the Foxes discovered that GESMN helps people with barriers to employment and differing abilities move into fulfilling work. “This struck us as providing meaningful impact in our local community.”
GESMN’s programs reach nearly 6,000 people throughout the region each year, and staff walk alongside participants to provide one-on-one support, guidance and resources.
Andy and Lara’s personal experiences and careers have also shaped their commitment to the community and their appreciation for the programs Goodwill-Easter Seals offers at no cost to participants. They have three thriving children including one who has autism. Lara teaches fifth grade in a local school district and has worked with many children who face unique challenges.
“Everyone deserves the dignity of having a job with meaningful work, and we are proud to support an organization like Goodwill-Easter Seals that makes employment services accessible for people facing barriers to work.”
