A Shelbyville thrift store continues its mission of coming through for community members in need.  Silk Purse provides low-cost essential goods for the Family Life Center in town.  The location is celebrating two years of operation, but the organizations have served Central Illinois for over three decades. 

Dana Sawyer is the Manager of Silk Purse in Shelbyville.  She says the goods at Silk Purse and the services at the Family Life Center are meant to help families, especially those with young children. 

The organizations need volunteers and give plenty of incentives for those who want or need the hours.  In addition, their programs are designed to set people up for success.

Mary Hobis is the Executive Director of the Family Life Center.  Her journey to that role began as a volunteer at Silk Purse.  She has played a major role in making the organization what it is today. 

The Silk Purse Thrift Store is located as at the Johnstowne Mall in Shelbyville. More information is available at www.silkpursethriftstore.com and on their Facebook page.  The Family Life Center in Shelbyville is located at 225 East South 1st Street.  Information on them is available at www.familylifepcc.org and on their Facebook page. 

Mary Hobis and Dana Sawyer appeared as guests on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.