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The Sophia Way's Thrift Shoppe Grand Opening Friday March 22

An innovating Thrift Shoppe opening this weekend that will play a critical funding role in ending homelessness for adult women in King County.

THE SOPHIA WAY THRIFT SHOPPE GRAND OPENING

Sophia’s Thrift Shoppe to Play Critical Funding Role in Ending Homelessness for Adult Women in King County

WHO:                    The Sophia Way

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WHAT:                  Grand Opening of Sophia’s Thrift Shoppe. Sophia's Thrift Shoppe is not just any ordinary thrift store. Your purchases fund programs that shelter, counsel, train, and teach independence skills to homeless adult women in our region.  Soon Sophia's Thrift Shoppe will also be a job-training center, extending our ability to have a momentous impact in the lives of homeless women and our community. Help us celebrate with coffee and treats, raffles, goodies bags, surprise specials and much more.

“We hope that the community embraces this thrift store,” said Karina O’Malley, interim executive director of The Sophia Way. “The citizens of King County can play an important role in the journey of women experiencing homelessness in a variety of ways - from shopping here, which helps fund the program, to volunteering in the store alongside our clients. There are hidden treasures and opportunities to be discovered.”

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WHEN:                  Friday, March 22, 2013 from Noon to 3:00pm PST. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:30pm PST.

WHERE:               13219 NE 20th Street, Suite 200, Bellevue WA

Sophia’s Thrift Shoppe is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm. 

Sophia’s Thrift Shoppe accepts donations of gently used clothing, household items, jewelry, accessories, books, collectibles, art, and more. Donations are accepted at the store on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or by calling 425.747.0204. Sophia’s Thrift Shoppe also appreciates fully tax-deductible in-kind donations. For more information about Sophia’s Thrift Shoppe, please go to:  http://www.sophiasthriftshoppe.com/

About The Sophia Way

The mission of The Sophia Way is to help end homelessness for adult women in King County by providing shelter, life skills training, social services and supportive permanent housing, offering a path from homelessness to stable independent living.  We believe in the necessity of shelter and safe living conditions for all persons. Our goal is to address this fundamental need of citizens of our community and improve the quality of life of adult homeless women. We believe in the equality of all, cherishing diversity, and treating each person we meet—client, volunteer, donor, staff—with the same respect, dignity, and care.  More information about The Sophia Way can be found at http://www.sophiaway.org.

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