Grand Opening of Shabby2Chic Labor Day Weekend!

New Life Solutions and Shepherd’s Village,  a Christ-centered affordable housing program for single mothers and their children serving Pinellas County for the past twenty years, announces the Grand Opening of Shabby2Chic, a unique thrifty boutique offering finer new and used home furnishings, home accessories, and women’s accessories,  August 31-Sep. 3, Labor Day Weekend. The boutique is nestled in quaint Antique Alley, 596 Indian Rocks Road, Shop A2,  Belleair Bluffs, Florida.  Pottery demonstrations will be scheduled throughout weekly.

The mission of the shop is to repurpose and sell donated, new and gently used items, with all proceeds helping Shepherd’s Village, a not-for-profit Christian ministry,  expand their mission to provide affordable housing and life skill training for single mothers and their children following a significant life crisis or life change.  The business operations will also provide job training and experience for resident single mothers through volunteer hours served in the shop.

Shepherd’s Village began serving Pinellas county in 1992, and relocated their  residential program to Belleair Bluffs in 2002.  The Bluffs has been a healthy, encouraging environment for the single parent families offering outstanding community services, including a beautiful nearby park and playground.  The Bluffs Business Association has been a positive influence in promoting the dreams and goals of the Village.  It is a blessing to experience a true neighborhood atmosphere, where struggling families can refocus and establish new life goals.

Location: Antique Alley, 596 Indian Rocks Road North A2, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770.

Antique Alley is located behind the newly opened “Petal and Vine” Garden Shop and Market, directly across from C1 Bank on Indian Rocks Road north of West Bay.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 AM – 4PM and Saturday 9 AM – 4PM.

For more information, please contact Shepherd’s Village at 727-216-1402, ext. 508 or by emailing at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Like Shabby2Chic on Facebook to learn more!

 

Charitable Contribution Solicitation Registration: CH10301

Shepherd’s Village is a 501© (3) not for profit organization. Shepherd’s Village, Inc. registers annually under Florida Statute 496. Statute 496.405 reads as follows: “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF COSUMER SERVICES BY CALING TOPLL_FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTERATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY TH STATE. “The State of Florida Solicitation number for Shepherd’s Village, Inc. is CH10301.

Shepherd’s Village to Host Fifth Third Bank’s Financial Empowerment Workshops

Fifth Third Bank is partnering with Shepherd’s Village during the months of July and August to bring Financial Empowerment Workshops to the community.  The next Workshop will be held July 24 from 6:30 – 8 PM. Workshops will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday night from 6:30 – 8 PM, throughout July and August at New Life Solutions, located at 1910 East Bay Dr., Largo, FL 33771. Available workshops will include “Understanding and Improving Your Credit,” “Savings and Budgeting,” “Buying and Leveraging Your Home,” “Identity Protection,” and “Understanding Investing.”  All of the workshops hosted by Fifth Third Bank and Shepherd’s Village are free to the public. RSVP required.

In “Understanding and Improving Your Credit,” Fifth Third Bank will discuss and explain credit scores.  They will also assist you in learning how to fix credit or establish and maintain good credit.  During session two, “Saving and Budgeting,” financial experts will provide you with helpful budgeting tips and create a budget calculator based on your lifestyle.  Session three, “Buying and Leveraging Your Home,” covers important information to consider when buying a home; in addition to teaching you the difference been a variable rate vs. a fix rate mortgage. In “Identity Protection,” learn how easily your identity can be stolen and how to prevent it from happening to you. During the last workshop, “Understanding Investing,” work alongside Fifth Third Bank to establish goals and create a plan to accomplish them.

Shepherd’s Village, a ministry of New Life Solutions, is a transitional Christian Residential Ministry for single-parents and their children. It provides new hope and a fresh start by establishing a stable family life through spiritual and emotional health, financial and life skill training, and making educational and career development goals. Shepherd’s Village is an approved 501©3 not-for-profit organization funded exclusively by individual and corporate donors, special programs, private and general foundations, mission support and long term giving such as wills, trusts and memorial gifts.

For more information about Shepherd’s Village or the Financial Empowerment Workshops, visit our website or call (727) 216-1402.

For more information about Fifth Third Bank and to RSVP, please contact Sarah Evans, Financial Wellness Specialist, Fifth Third Bank, 727-735-2223, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .