A Phoenix Boutique Shop For A Great Cause

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Ozzie's Furnishings, is St. Vincent de Paul's unique boutique-style store that offers high-quality furniture, elegant home décor accessories and one-of-a-kind furnishings. Styles range from antique to classic to contemporary. What is so special about Ozzie's Furnishings is that each piece has been lovingly donated by people who want their fine family furnishings to be cherished in a new home. But passing along exquisite furniture from one family to another is only part of the story.

Every purchase at Ozzie's Furnishings benefits homeless and working poor men, women and children who too often go without life's basic necessities. The proceeds from Ozzie's help St. Vincent de Paul provide meals at five charity dining rooms, basic services to the homeless, medical and dental care for the working poor, and general assistance for those in need.

New treasures arrive at the shop several times a week, so there are always many new furnishings gifts and collectables to tempt shoppers. Each week there is also a featured item of the week as well. Contact the store directly, or better yet, visit the store to find out more ...
... about the particular item of the week.

Ozzie's Furnishings has received numerous accolades. The shop was featured on Sonoran Living Live. Kaley O'Kelly visited the store and featured a story on the morning program. To check out the video clip, go to www.sonoranliving.com and click on the video clip that says You Can Decorate Like the Rich and Save Money Doing It.

The Arizona Republic also named Ozzie's Furnishings one of 5 decor shops for easy-on-the-wallet updates in an article by Jaimee Rose and Susan Felt from February 7th, 2010.

Ozzie's Furnishings is the place to hunt for items like a Louis XVI bedroom set made in the 1930s, artwork, lamps, contemporary leather sofas and other family heirlooms donated to St. Vincent de Paul's boutique-like store. New inventory arrives twice a week, and it's priced to sell. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent's charity programs

Also, Ozzie's was named the Best Antique Store in the Valley. The online community spoke up and Ozzie's Furnishings was named the best antique store in the Valley on AZCentral.com's 2008 Best Readers' Choice Poll.

Ozzie's Furnishings is at 3931 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and their phone number is 602-955-1460.

When you visit Ozzie's Furnishings, you experience Fashionable Philanthropy.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul also operates 16 other thrift stores throughout central and northern Arizona, where people in need — and the general public — can shop for low-cost clothing, furniture and household items. The stores also operate as neighborhood distribution centers, where the people we serve can receive much needed items free of charge. Our store sales help fund the programs and services we provide to the homeless and working poor.

In-kind donations of gently used clothing, furniture and household items may be dropped off at these store locations and a tax receipt will be provided.

Article Source: Helpingthepoor.org