Equity Statement
As a service provider, employer and retailer, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota strives to reflect the communities we serve and ensure everyone feels welcome.
- As an employer we will build on employee engagement and inclusion efforts.
- As a community member we will reflect our service communities and actively learn together.
- As a service provider we will create equitable opportunities.
- As an advocate we will influence systems change.
DEI Strategic Pillars
- Employee-driven DEI council shares educational opportunities and hosts space for people to be their authentic selves
- Actively recruit and retain people of color, people from diverse backgrounds and recognize the intersectionality in every individual
- DEI training for all levels of leadership and Board of Directions, monthly resources and a calendar of free events to engage with inclusion issues
- Employees source vendors, partners and support BIPOC-owned businesses
- Seek out and speak to diverse audiences, ensuring marketing and communications efforts are accessible and inclusive
- Build a more inclusive workforce and help stabilize families through the power of work
- Support over 5,500 unemployed and lower-wage earners annually
- Add more culturally responsive practices and develop digital skills assessment to be inclusive
- Participant in Second Chance, Homeless and Mental Health advocacy days at the capitol
- Bring DEI to the forefront internally and externally, speaking out against overt and systematic racism/inequities
LIFE AT
GESMN
We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion
are central to our mission.
BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
Our Employees
With varying backgrounds and experiences, our employees and the people we serve bring talents to our workplace.
Enrichment Time Off
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
Participant Stories
Kendra’s Self-Advocacy and Perseverance Creates Career Independence
In 2023, while at Zumbro Valley Health Center, Kendra was referred to Goodwill-Easter Seals…
Aireal’s Determination Leads to Career Success
In March 2022, Aireal was pregnant and searching to find a better living situation. A friend…
Reentry Program helped Ron find his voice
Ron was facing eviction, which would impact the conditions of his parole, when his parole officer…