The YPS Foundation, a non-profit sector of Ypsilanti Public School District, opened the shop to raise funds and give to the community.
This Resale Shop's profits all go toward funding for student scholarships as well as mini-grants for teachers. The average scholarship is around $500 and the average mini-grant is around $500 as well. Annually the foundation supplies around 35 scholarships and grants.
The shop obtains items through tax-deductable donations (except mattresses) as well as surplus from the school district. The shop also serves as a source of clothing and house wares free of charge for families in need from the area.
