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Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s Advocacy in Action; March activism to support families, employment services and second chances
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) believes in a world where everyone experiences the power of work by advocating against systematic inequities…
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Q&A with Workforce Development Manager Kyle Van Acker
Services & Programs Workforce Development Manager Kyle Van Acker talks to us about his role at GESMN and what he is seeing in our community.
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Celebrating Black History 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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Q&A with FATHER Project Supervisor James Johnson
Goodwill-Easter Seal Minnesota's FATHER Project program has a new team member, James Johnson, who continues his commitment to service and inclusion…
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Sourcing at Goodwill for the Home & Remodeling Show
I recently had the opportunity to partner with Goodwill to source and style a tablescape and the main stage for the Minneapolis Home & Remodeling…
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Make an impact with donations to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Now more than ever your support is needed to help our neighbors overcome barriers to work and independence. Here are three ways to help someone build…
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Brady Conquers Job Loss to Forge a New Career
After two job losses, Brady faced a common problem: securing stable employment. Through the Connections program at Big Lake High School, Brady was…
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Keith’s journey from housing instability to hope
Keith is no stranger to overcoming barriers. He previously struggled with substance abuse, which led to housing instability. He spent three years…
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Kevin gets his GED and invites others to join YouthBuild
When Kevin came to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN), “he was as a confident, capable, charming 18-year-old,” according to Kristen, GESMN’s…
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Own Your Career this New Year!
A new year can have you thinking of fresh starts especially when it comes to growing your professional career. The process of job searching or…
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Workout Gear & Activewear to Hit Your New Year's Goals
New Year, New You! The start of the new year is the perfect time for change. For some, this means a change in eating and exercising habits, which are…
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Delivering our mission in the community
In December 2022, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) services & programs team was out in service to the community, helping connect people to…