For Immediate Release: 1/18/08

Naples, FL –The Shelter for Abused Women & Children is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Another Option, the nonprofit organization’s second thrift store, taking place at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 5239 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples.

“We’re excited to be able to provide Another Option to residents in Golden Gate and the surrounding area,” explains Another Option Store Manager Laura Philbert. “This is another opportunity for the community to enjoy shopping for quality merchandise at great prices while helping support the life-saving programs and services offered by the Shelter for Abused Women & Children.”

The 2,898 square foot store will feature clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as some furniture and home accents, and joins the Shelter’s first resale store, Options Thrift Shoppe (located at 968 Second Avenue North) in providing victims and survivors of domestic violence the opportunity to shop, using complimentary vouchers, for the items needed as they rebuild their lives free from domestic abuse.

All donations of new and gently used items should continue to be dropped at Options Thrift Shoppe located at 968 Second Avenue North; 239-434-7115.

Located at 5239 Golden Gate Parkway, Another Option will be open Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information about Another Option, please call 239-775-3862.

Currently, the Shelter is seeking volunteers to assist at the new store. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with Another Option, please call 239-775-3862, ext. 235.

For more information about the Shelter for Abused Women & Children, as well as programs and services, please call 239-775-3862, or visit us online at www.naplesshelter.org

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The Shelter for Abused Women & Children helps adult and child victims and survivors of domestic violence through safety, intervention and support; educates the public about domestic violence; and advocates for social change against domestic violence. For more information, please contact us at 239-775-3862, or visit us online at: www.naplesshelter.org

Media Contact: Mary Ann T. Green, mgreen@naplesshelter.org, 239-775-3862, ext. 211