Mission Statement
We feel that the following statement addresses the specific mission of the
Steeple People Surplus Store:
- To do justice by offering quality goods at reasonable prices,
- To live kindly by creating a welcoming environment and a network of
support,
- To humbly express our values by volunteering,
- To donate basic items to service agencies and,
- To donate our proceeds to be used in the community
- To provide a place for the recirculation and recycling of material goods
to maintain a stable and sustainable environment.
We believe it is our mission to serve our shoppers with care and concern.
The Steeple People Surplus Store is an outreach project of Hennepin Avenue
United Methodist Church (HAUMC) located at Lyndale at Franklin. The store opened
its doors in 1979. Although we are affiliated with a Hennepin Church, we welcome
donations and volunteer time from any and all!
The proceeds from SPSS go first to pay the bills and all other monies are
funneled to non-profit outreach organizations. This does not include the
hundreds of dollars in in-kind donations made each year.
1979 to date donations: $529,000
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| Visit us at: Steeple People Surplus Store
2004 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55403
612-871-8305 |
Hours: Monday noon – 6:00
Tuesday – Friday 10:30 – 5:30
Saturday 10:00 – 5:30
Sunday closed |
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Donations Accepted ½ hour after store opens to ½ hour
before store closes.
If you would give the item to a friend or relative, Steeple People
can probably sell it. Otherwise, please discard or recycle it.
Items We Do Not Accept*
- Any non-functioning item
- Items that require repair or cleaning
- Stained, soiled, or torn clothin
- Food
- Home or garden chemicals (household cleansers, paint,
varnish, etc.)
- Major appliances and air conditioners
- Light fixtures you wire in
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- Carpeting or floor tiles
- Venetian blinds, mini-blinds or shades
- Mattresses, box springs or bed frames
- Large metal or wood office furniture
- Sofa beds
- Pianos or organs
- Older TVs or large microwaves
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- Computers or peripherals
- Textbooks or encyclopedias
- Downhill ski boots or skis
- Children's car seats or car racks
- Bicycle helmets
- Opened toiletries and cosmetics
- Exercise equipment
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* list is not all inclusive but a general guideline |
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