Community & Belonging

Community & Belonging Pillars

Employee-driven Community and Belonging Council shares educational opportunities and creates space for discussion and transparent dialogue

Seek out, speak to, and listen to relevant audiences about our role within the community

Provide a talent pool for community employers
Stabilize families through the power of work
Support over 5,500 unemployed and lower-wage earners annually
Provide responsive practices and develop digital skills for all

Participate in advocacy days at the capitol
Preserve non-discriminatory, equal opportunity for all with a focus on the elimination of barriers to work and resources

LIFE AT

GESMN

We believe that community and belonging is central to our mission.

Quarterly

Enrichment Time Off

Rainbow colored light bulb with text in the middle saying 360 Employees

2,052

Hours

Felix

District Manager

"In my new role as Goodwill's district manager, I look forward to building more great partnerships within the organization that contributes to our mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence."

Rachel

Store Processor

"Goodwill treats me very well. I participated in a Goodwill vocational rehabilitation program, and was hired at Goodwill full-time. I have been working for the company for almost ten years."

Latisha

Workforce Development Manager

"In my new role as manager of FATHER Project, I have a unique opportunity to build community as our services strengthen the important relationship between fathers and their children."

Curtis

Participant

"Being certified opened up new opportunities for me, which allowed me to explore other possibilities within the state. It's a totally different role, there is much more outreach. Just getting to interact with so many people has been exciting."

The People We Serve

are people of color

have one or more disabilities

are low income

Participant Stories