The Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service will hold a charity thrift store on April 4, supporting local homelessness efforts through student-donated items.
Southern Utah University’s Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service is set to host a charity thrift store on Friday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This one-day event aims to provide students with an opportunity to enhance their wardrobes while contributing to a local cause.
The pop-up thrift store’s inventory will be entirely sourced from student donations, with collection days slated for March 31 through April 3. During this period, students can drop off clothing items and enter a raffle for a chance to win various prizes, including SUU merchandise and gift cards.
Kylei Lueck, the Director’s Assistant at the Leavitt Center, expressed enthusiasm for the event, noting, “I’m excited because a lot of people showed up for the last one, so I hope that they show up to this one.” She emphasized the event’s significance, stating, “People get to be a part of something cool and then they know that they made a difference in doing something.”
All proceeds from the thrift store will benefit the Iron County Care and Share Shelter. This non-profit organization is dedicated to providing vital resources and support to individuals and families facing homelessness within the community.
Lueck further elaborated on the dual purpose of the event, saying, “Not only do students get to thrift second-hand clothes or find some stuff that they like, but they get to be a part of something that’s donating to a good cause and helping their community.” She highlighted that the initiative allows students to engage both directly and indirectly in supportive efforts for those in need.
This event is part of a wider initiative by the Leavitt Center, which also runs programs like weekly Pizza and Politics discussions and a Legislative Review, aimed at raising awareness about social issues. Through these initiatives, students are afforded opportunities for leadership training, citizenship education, humanitarian service, and public policy research.
For further details on the thrift store and other activities, interested individuals can visit the Leavitt Center’s Instagram and website, as well as the Iron County Care and Share Shelter’s online platform.
Source: Noah Wire Services
