July 9, 2010 by stepkate
While it may still be the middle of summer, STEP is already registering SLP children for our 2010 Back to School program!
STEP anticipates serving nearly 700 St. Louis Park children in need by providing them with the necessary supplies to begin school in the Fall. This includes grade-appropriate school supplies and a backpack.
For more information, click on the link below:
Back to School Program
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June 28, 2010 by stepkate

A view outside the front entrance of STEP's new Home
STEP has now settled into our new permanent HOME in St. Louis Park. We look forward to being able to serve the needs of the St. Louis Park community from a stable location.
Our new home is:
6812 W. Lake St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Our phone number has stayed the same at 952-925-4899.
If you are interested in helping to support STEP’s work & mission in our new home through a donation, contact STEP’s Director, Jackie Olafson, at 952-925-4899 x17 or jackie@STEPslp.org.
Or DONATE NOW TO STEP via giveMN’s secure website:

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April 13, 2010 by stepkate
There are truly many STEP Superheros in our community! Thank you for your generosity in helping STEP reach & surpass our goal for MN FoodShare Month.
YOU helped STEP raise 120,794 pounds & dollars!! This is the second largest amount that STEP has raised EVER.
Thank you!
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March 23, 2010 by stepkate
FINALLY, AFTER 6 YEARS, STEP HAS FOUND A HOME.

Closing on 6812 W. Lake St.: Dick Parsons--STEP Board Vice-Chair, Jackie Olafson--STEP Executive Director, Richard Rosow--STEP's Attorney
On Monday, March 22nd, 2010, STEP closed on mortgage for a permanent location, from which STEP will continue to provide much-needed services & support to the St. Louis Park community.
The building is located at:
6812 W. Lake St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
STEP anticipates a May move. More information to follow.
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February 25, 2010 by stepkate
Thanks to all attendees, donors and volunteers at the St. Louis Park Empty Bowls event on Thursday, March 4th! During lunch and dinner, the event raised over $13,000 for STEP–an increase from our day-of total last year! Thank you for your generosity for our neighbors who might be struggling a little right now.
While you might have missed Empty Bowls, STEP continues to welcome donations for the event and for MN FoodShare Month. Visit STEP’s 2010 March Campaign page for more information.
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February 25, 2010 by stepkate

Enjoy our newsletter!
“Hope is the very essence of STEP. For staff, volunteers, clients and all who are connected to STEP–Hope touches us all and brings us together as a community of sharing…”
Read more inside including our 2009 stats…
Feb 2010 STEP Newsletter
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