Donating items and shopping at Goodwill thrift stores and e-commerce helps connect people to jobs. Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501c3 nonprofit and proceeds from retail operations support services for people seeking equitable access to jobs.

We eliminate barriers to work and independence with customized training and career support to help people unlock their full potential. We have nearly 20 programs to help job seekers access training, prepare for work and find job opportunities that lead to future advancement. Removing common barriers to employment like lack of transportation, childcare, healthcare and fines/fees helps people gain independence. Get more information. 

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota has stores in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We divert over 65 million pounds from landfills annually to help keep Minnesota green; families, fashionistas, thrift lovers and more can waste less and get more at Goodwill.

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Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is an affiliate of both Goodwill Industries International and Easterseals Disability Services. We offer job training, placement and related services to people with disabilities or other barriers to independence and employment. Goodwill Industries International and Easterseals Disability Services have separate affiliate offices in most states and the two national parent organizations are not affiliated with each other.

Yes! Volunteers play key roles in our success. For more information, visit our volunteers page.

Yes! Contributors make it possible for GESMN to serve over 5,500 Minnesotans annually who need support in removing employment barriers to build thriving careers. Financial gifts and partnerships provide essential/customized career services, which range from digital literacy skills and educational credentials to career navigation and strategies for long-term job retention. Learn more. 

Our donors, customers and community are generous! Store associates will ask customers if they want to round up their purchase total, as those funds support nearly 20 programs we offer to help connect people to careers.

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View our donation page for a complete list of items we accept and find a location near you.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) organization that transforms your donations into career resources, training and jobs for people with disabilities and other barriers to work. Watch our short video and learn how our unique "donate-shop-reuse-employ" model diverts over 65M pounds from landfills annually and helps connect people to jobs every day.

We are always hiring! View our current job openings.

Our donors, customers and community are generous! Store associates ask customers if they'd like to round up their purchase total to help support our nearly 20 programs that help people connect to careers.

We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. We offer a 14-day exchange policy with a receipt and tags attached (we do not offer refunds or accept checks).

Donations stock our stores to support our mission, but there are costs to get that lamp from your trunk onto a shelf. An attendant unloads donations, processors sort & price items and cashiers help customers. It takes nearly 3 hours of staffing to process 50 items and we stock 1,000+ new items daily in every store!

We also have expenses like rent, lighting and cooling to make your shopping experience clean and comfortable. Many items start at just $1.99 and we offer promotions and sales every week. Visit gesmn.org/signup so you don’t miss savings!

GESMN operates Goodwill stores in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota & western Wisconsin, Goodwill outlets in Brooklyn Park, St. Paul and Chaska wholesale. Search for a store location.