06/11/2026
East Side Neighborhood Services inc. (ESNS) has transferred control to AccessAbility Inc. (AAI) who has now acquired ESNS assets and liabilities.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. June 5, 2026 — AccessAbility Inc, a Northeast Minneapolis mainstay serving the community for 78 years, has taken control of East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS) and created a new consolidated board that will act as the organization’s governing board. The united organization will be known as AccessAbility, Inc. moving forward.
All existing ESNS and AAI programs and services continue operating without disruption while the united organization assesses opportunities for integration and expansion.
All available programs are listed at https://www.accessability.org/our-programs/
Like ESNS, AAI serves people often marginalized and of low socio-economic status with a focus on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other barriers to employment and community inclusion, including those who have been justice impacted, new Americans, and people at risk of homelessness.
“We’re very excited about this opportunity as we share the same values of community, innovation, and inclusion, have the same supporters and community connections, and serve the same community,” says AAI President and CEO AnneMarie Klimek. “By offering programs that meet the community’s needs, we are continuing the legacy that both AAI and ESNS have built.”
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝
AAI has a new seasoned, highly competent leadership team in place with strong community ties, and a proven track record of showing innovation and efficiency while making a noticeable impact. The people delivering all the vital programs and services remain hard at work during the integration process while looking for opportunities to collaborate and be more efficient.
𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The existing ESNS services center on 1700 NE 2nd Street will continue serving as a community asset, housing Menlo Park Academy, food programs, and Vital Living while AAI moves its enrichment programs like creative and culinary art classes, fitness classes, and similar programs to also reside in the building. AAI’s work center and employment programs will be operated through the existing building located at
360 Hoover Street NE.
𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐲
“We have an incredible opportunity to build an inclusive community hub in this part of the Twin Cities, integrating people of all ages, abilities, and cultures,” continues Klimek. “We are focused on blending our programs and people and growing together to serve the community in a greater way.”
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
AccessAbility’s mission is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion.
Our objective is to be leaders in enriching the lives of and growing inclusion opportunities for the people we serve. AccessAbility’s collaborative approach with educators, local businesses, government agencies and other service providers is to connect individuals with the resources they need to enrich their lives through recreational, vocational, and paid work opportunities so they can successfully integrate with their communities.
For more information, visit: https://www.accessability.org/
MEDIA CONTACT:
Andy Jacobson
612-599-5405
[email protected]
