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New thrift store aims to change lives of inner city youth

Source: wwltv.com/news/crime/taking-a-stand/new-yep-thrift-store-aims-to-change-lives-of-inner-city-youth/361163354 - Dec 6, 2016

NEW ORLEANS -- A thrift store could be part of the solution to changing young lives in New Orleans.

YEP, the Youth Empowerment Project, opened the YEP Thrift Works store on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard Thursday.

The place is packed with clothing, furniture and knick-knacks. 20-year-old Jaleel Holmes is Assistant Manager, excited to be part of opening a new business.

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