Brady Conquers Job Loss to Forge a New Career

February 8, 2023

After two job losses, Brady faced a common problem: securing stable employment. Through the Connections program at Big Lake High School, Brady was…

Keith’s journey from housing instability to hope

January 19, 2023

Keith is no stranger to overcoming barriers. He previously struggled with substance abuse, which led to housing instability. He spent three years…

Kevin gets his GED and invites others to join YouthBuild

January 6, 2023

When Kevin came to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN), “he was as a confident, capable, charming 18-year-old,” according to Kristen, GESMN’s…

Own Your Career this New Year!

January 4, 2023

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…

Workout Gear & Activewear to Hit Your New Year's Goals

December 29, 2022

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…

Delivering our mission in the community

December 22, 2022

In December 2022, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) services & programs team was out in service to the community, helping connect people to…

Twenty-Two Interviews; One Second Chance

November 22, 2022

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s Reentry program is here for people like Freddy, driven to find success, who just need a little support to go a long…

Anissa Knows Her Passion

November 9, 2022

The adage, ‘if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life’ rings true for Anissa. She knows her passion and focuses her work around…

Twin Cities Marathon Runners Give over 2,000 Pounds of Clothing Donations

October 12, 2022

Goodwill trucks followed behind 9,000 marathon entrants and 11,000 ten-mile racers as they journeyed from downtown Minneapolis to the Capitol in St.…

Goodwill is your place to find the best costumes for Tricks and Treats!

October 5, 2022

With Tricks and Treats now open, you may be thinking about where to find cool costumes for low prices to wear to this event! Our Tricks and Treats…

Nicholas' Career Transformation

September 7, 2022

A new career path is a life-changing experience; having support helps people discover their possibilities and potential. Nicholas worked in culinary…

Q&A with Services & Programs Excellence Manager Deb Tretsven

August 24, 2022

Services & Programs Excellence Manager Deb Tretsven talks to us about her role at GESMN and what she is seeing in our community.