Sharon Anderson, Toy Shop Volunteer
December 9, 2011
Picture toys stacked on tables decorated beautifully with holiday wrapping paper. It’s like pictures you’ve seen of toys created at Santa’s workshop. That was my reaction when I walked into STEP’s holiday toy distribution for the first time. I think this magical moment... Read more »
Don and Arline Turkington
December 8, 2011
STEP is proud to have such committed and loyal volunteers to call “ours”. So many of these volunteers have served STEP for many years. Two of those volunteers, Don and Arline Turkington, have been faithfully involved with STEP for over 30 years. Don and Arline began their involvement with STEP... Read more »
The Fabulous Silesky Boys: Len & Walt
July 29, 2011
The “Roaring Twenties” was one filled with memorable cultural icons including the Ford Model T, talking motion pictures, flappers dancing the Charleston, Babe Ruth, and pilot, Charles Lindberg. Perhaps of most importance was the birth of 2 fabulous brothers, Leonard and Walter Silesky. They represent... Read more »
Randy Pratt
March 2, 2011
After working as a school teacher, in mathematics and social studies at Edison Washburn Junior Academy for years, Randy Pratt retired and found himself with a lot of free time on his hands, so he decided to give back to his community through STEP, the St. Louis Park Emergency Program, which has been... Read more »
Bridget Bone
March 2, 2011
A busy stay-at-home mom to two high school children, Bridget Bone has found satisfaction in dedicating the last four years of her life to the STEP program, primarily assisting and providing a strong leadership role in the Clothes Closet. Bridget was first introduced to the great work and service STEP... Read more »