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.