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Brookelyn’s New Job Provides Confidence and Motivation

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) referred Brookelyn to GESMN’s Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) program where she was connected to Sara,…
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month in July

July is Disability Pride Month to recognize the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 [which protects people from discrimination].…
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Sustainable & Affordable Summer Entertaining at Goodwill

Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and family, enjoy the warm weather and create memories. You can get more for less at your…
Goodwill Stores    Thrifting
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FATHER Project celebrates 25 years & expands to St. Cloud

“I learned almost a decade ago that there are very few resources for men, so I appreciate that Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s FATHER Project…
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Elizabeth’s Self-Advocacy Leads to Career Success

“I was adopted from Russia in 2004,” Elizabeth said. “There were specific challenges that I was going to have all throughout my life. Because of these…
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Fair Chance Job Fair on June 25, 2024

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) mission is to eliminate barriers to work and independence. There are thousands of driven, talented…
Jobs    Workforce Development
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Memorial Day Summer Stock Up Savings at Goodwill

Welcome summer with savings on pre-loved fashions at your neighborhood Goodwill! From unique tees and tanks to outdoor games and sporting goods,…
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GESMN's annual fundraising event, Power of Work, celebrates participants

Nearly 400 guests attended the signature event on Thursday, May 9, at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis. The sold-out gala raised more than $219,000 and…
Events    Power of Work    Philanthropy
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Goodwill invites moms to treat themselves with VIP Mother’s Day savings

In honor of Mother’s Day, Goodwill invites moms, grandmas, aunts and caregivers to treat themselves to a shopping spree at their local Goodwill that…
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GESMN joins ‘Goodwill Week’ celebrations across the globe May 5-11

May is an exciting time at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota and I want to share ways to connect with our organization. Goodwill Week is May 5 – 11…
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GESMN hosts ‘Behind the Seams’ Community Open House in St. Cloud

On April 18, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) hosted its second “Behind the Seams” open house event at the St. Cloud Goodwill store and program…
Community    Events    Mission    Philanthropy
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Make Everyday Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day and slow the impact of fast fashion by thrifting with Goodwill. VIPs always shop Earth-friendly and can get extra savings on April…
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