For Immediate Release: 4.2.08

Naples, FL – In an effort to better serve the community, the Shelter for Abused Women & Children’s Another Option Thrift Shoppe, located at 5239 Golden Gate Parkway in Naples, is changing store hours to Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday,10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., effective Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

“The change in store hours really reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of our community – both by providing access to new and gently-used clothing, home accessories and furnishings, as well as by raising awareness about the Shelter’s life-saving programs and services for victims and survivors of domestic violence,” explains Another Option Store Manager Laura Philbert.

Located on Golden Gate Parkway, the 2,898 square foot store features clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as some furniture and home accents.

Another Option is one of two resale shops the Shelter for Abused Women & Children operates, the first one being Options Thrift Shoppe located at 968 Second Avenue North. Both stores provide 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.

Another Option, located at 5239 Golden Gate Parkway, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about Another Option, please call 239-775-3862.

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