Give Detroit – A Charitable Registry
// MISSION
To support individuals in the pursuit of their chosen goals and the achievement of personal satisfaction in their lives.
// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED
Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is a non-profit organization which provides support and services to nearly 1,300 persons with disabilities and other mental health needs in Wayne and Macomb Counties. Services To Enhance Potential offers support services including support coordination, employment and self-employment services, job development, training, and skill-building.
// EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
‘What’s Cooking in Westland’ and ‘What’s Cooking in the D’ programs: This program educates participants on a variety of healthy lifestyle topics, including proper eating habits, food prep and clean up. Individuals participate in the program daily to learn culinary skills and healthy eating habits.
Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC): In January 2022, STEP launched Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC), an art and design studio and exhibitions program for artists with developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns. PASC is dedicated to supporting disabled artists to advance independent artistic practices and build individual career paths in the art and design fields. PASC creates opportunities for hard and soft skill development, income, and employment and is staffed by professional artists and curators.
STEP Thrift Store and Donation Centers: Beginning in June 2007, this community-based business enterprise began as an opportunity to train and employ individuals with developmental and mental disabilities. Our Thrift Store and Donation Centers are located in Dearborn Heights, Southgate and City of Wayne.
// LEADERSHIP
Carla Dean-Ogene
Director of Employment and Training Services
Cherie Stangis
Director of Clinical Services and Performance Improvement
Jeff Bachynski
Director of Operations
Terey DeLisle
Director of Programs
Michele Garrett-Finley
Chief Financial Officer
// CONTACT INFORMATION
