Thank you for your support of our mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
2024 Annual Report Highlights
Jordan's journey from homelessness to hope
Services & Programs
5,611 participants from 70 counties in Minnesota served
62 schools and 18 colleges to help young adults explore career interests and gain skills
5,106 support services
provided to meet participants' needs for
food, clothing, work tools, housing, childcare
and more including:
550+ technology resources distributed for training and education to help bridge the digital divide
1,595 transportation-related resources provided to access work or training.
People We Serve
Your support helped Elizabeth, Marcus, Ron and more
advance their futures
Elizabeth,
Employment Services participant
"Goodwill’s employment services helped me learn how to communicate and advocate for myself."
Marcus,
FATHER Project participant
“I’m supported at FATHER Project. It’s more of a family feel. No matter what, I can get the help I need and that’s why I keep coming back.”
Ron,
Reentry participant
"[The Reentry program] helped me focus more on my life, which has helped me get further along at work."
An open mind and hard work led Natasha to a new career
“I had an open mind for new opportunities and then I saw the billboard and I was like ‘this is a sign,’” said Natasha. “I wasn’t satisfied with my current job, but I knew that job hopping wasn’t going to get me anywhere because I didn’t have qualifications.”
Natasha graduated from the 10-week Business Professional Pathways training and got job placement/resume assistance. She also earned project management certifications and got assistance securing a laptop and bus rides to class.
Community Impact
65 million pounds diverted from Minnesota’s landfills every year.
75 million donated items processed every year.
7 stores use solar energy.
60% of stores have electric vehicle charging stations.
Donor Spotlight
Richard & Dorothy Thews leave family legacy of generosity
For almost a decade Richard Thews volunteered at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN). When Richard passed away in 2012, his trust left a gift to GESMN, and his beloved wife Dorothy honored his wish and kept the organization in her will.
The Thewses’ legacy of generosity, both of time and resources, is an inspiring example of their commitment to the community that they loved. Supporters like Richard and Dorothy and their families, ensure our mission ‘to eliminate barriers to work and independence’ continues on to serve the next generation.
