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STEP, Continued from page 11 tant that donations keep coming in
to provide services to them.”
munity. There are a lot of regulars The non-profit organization,
that are amazing. People walk into STEP, provides educational classes,
the store, so they’re local.” culinary programs, community out-
Some of STEP Thrift Store’s ings, and so much more to persons
most popular items are clothes, elec- with disabilities and other mental
trical items, and odd knick-knacks. health needs in Wayne County.
“We offer low prices for the commu- If you or anyone you know would
nity, so not only our members can af- like to get involved with or receive
ford but the community can as well,” services from STEP, call the Western-
said Udell. Wayne Resource Center at (734)722-
STEP Thrift Store has a color tag 1000 or call the thrift store. “A lot of
of the week that is 50% off Monday - people are afraid to seek help. We
Saturday. If you find an item with just like to make everyone feel com-
that specific color tag on Sunday, fortable. We don't want people to be
that item is 99 cents. The color afraid to reach out for help,” said
changes every Monday. “Thrift stores Udell.
are becoming so expensive. We like STEP Thrift Store and Donation
to keep everything affordable, so we You can find lots of toys at STEP Thrift Store. Photo by Sarah Shurge Center is located at 35004 W Michi-
run the sale,” said Udell. The color savings. Who doesn't like saving person that tries to go through my gan Ave, and is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
tag of the week was pink when I extra? And it’s good to know what's clothing at least once a year and do- Monday - Saturday, and 12 - 5 p.m.
stopped by STEP Thrift Store the going on with sales,” said Udell. nate all the items I haven’t touched on Sunday. For more information
last week of December. STEP Thrift Store is a donation in months. After learning about about STEP Thrift Store and Dona-
STEP Thrift Store also offers a center, so if you’d like to donate any STEP Thrift Store, I plan to go tion Center, visit stepcentral.org or
VIP program that you can join to item, you can drop it off any day of through my clothes again shortly call (734)728-9777. You can find
earn 5% off every time you shop. You the week. Simply bring your dona- and drop off a donation bag at STEP them on Facebook by searching “Ser-
just need to share your name, phone tions in at least 30 minutes before Thrift Store. vices To Enhance Potential”.
number, and email address, and you closing. “Without donations we wouldn't Be sure to check out STEP Thrift
will receive coupons via email “We really appreciate it and every- be able to train individuals and they Store and Donation Center, and be
throughout the year for your birth- one within the community appreci- wouldn't be able to advance in the on the lookout for the next Spotlight
day and flash sales. “It’s additional ates it,” said Udell. I’m the type of community,” said Udell. “It’s impor- Series with Sarah!

12 · January 2025 · The Wayne Dispatch