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Campaign

Power of Work Campaign

The Future of Work is Now

Through Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, you give people the power to work, so they can experience the power of work. Our participants are resilient; they use our programs to create individual pathways to prosperity. By maximizing their potential, you’re helping communities thrive and remain vibrant.

Your support of the $12.8 million Power of Work Campaign helps reach people in underserved communities, expand digital skills training and resources for participants, and build long-term support for job seekers in the region. 

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Right now, your campaign gift will be matched up to $315,000. Now is a great time to be involved and support the future of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.

Heather & Elwyn Achieved Success

Raising $12.8 million for the Campaign

To date, more than $12 million has been raised, providing critical community investments in:

  • Workforce development programs, digital skills training, and access to technology to bridge the digital divide.
  • Community needs assessments that provide a window into the future of work and inspire innovative programming including new and expanded training opportunities and engagement with employers and stakeholders throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
  • Client outreach, support, training, and career opportunities.
  • Economic stability and dignity for job seekers in our community.
  • Sustainable community impact to meet emerging needs and provide program stability.
  • This campaign allowed us to put the Power of Work in people’s hands – some for the first time. 

Building on Success to Secure Futures 

Your campaign gifts allow Goodwill-Easter Seals to build on our century-old tradition of meeting people where they are—and guiding them to where they want to be.

Campaign Executive Summary

 

Natasha found a path to a new career

One day during her daily commute she noticed a billboard promoting Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) free career resources and training. “I already had an open mind for new opportunities and then I saw the billboard and I was like ‘this is a sign,’” said Natasha.

She took action from the ad and connected with GESMN’s Business Professional Pathways program and earned certifications in project management.

“Right now, I’m looking into administrative assistant roles or anything that would give me project management experience,” Natasha added.

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Maritza's Story