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Planksgiving Challenge

Sponsored by Mission Fitness

We are thrilled to announce Mission’s [Charity of Choice] for the 4th quarter of 2023 is…

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy is the state of Alabama’s only licensed charitable pharmacy. Ozanam provides free prescription medications to uninsured individuals in Mobile, Baldwin, Washington + Escambia Counties.

As a non-profit, they focus primarily on maintenance medications for chronic illnesses – such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Each year more than 1300 patients rely on Ozanam’s services, which prevent the most vulnerable individuals from having to make the impossible choice between feeding their families or managing their illnesses.

For 25 years, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy has kept its doors open for the most helpless patients. Mission is actively working to aid their noble efforts. Here are all the ways you can help us help them:

Planksgiving Challenge: Nov 1 – Nov 30
30 Days • 30 Planks
Complete Mission’s [Planksgiving] Challenge + we’ll donate:
$10 to Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy
Pick up your Planksgiving card at Mission and #showusyourplanks

Holiday Hustle Challenge: Dec 8 – Dec 21
Make this a [moving] holiday season…
Hustle to health. Hustle to help.

The rules are simple:
Get well. Do good. We’ll donate.

Every class you take or difference you make we’ll donate $1 to Ozanam Pharmacy.

DOUBLE dollars donated for attending a festive holiday themed class.

Follow Ozanam Pharmacy | @ozanamcharitablepharmacy

Learn more about Ozanam and the community they serve. Give them a follow. Send them a share.
Donate. Advocate. Connect.

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2023 Ozanam’s Jazz Extravaganza

Join us for our new and improved 2023 Ozanam’s Jazz Extravaganza…An Rx for a Cause fundraiser on Friday, June 30th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at The Grand Hall

  • Dance, dine and mingle to the sounds of Jarvis Wright & Keep It Live, Gabby Merz & The Swing Band
  • Enjoy delectable dishes and drinks – free food and open bar
  • Support our Mission and leave with something great from our Silent Auction, Raffle and Wine Pull
  • Remember to bring your umbrella & hankie to wave as we Secondline with The Excelsior Band
  • Sponsorships Available!

Tickets: $45 each

Purchase Tickets Now!

View Event Flyer (PDF) | In-Kind Donation Form (PDF)

Sponsorships Available – Sponsorship Form (PDF)
For more information, contact: 251-432-4111

All proceeds benefit Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy’s mission of providing free medicine to uninsured patients in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia and Washington Counties.
OCP is a 501(c) 3. EIN#: 72-1386236

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The 4th Annual Jazz & Cocktails

Join us for Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy’s 4th Annual Jazz & Cocktails, A Rx For A Cause fundraiser on Friday June 24th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at The Grand Hall.

Jazz and Cocktails
  • Dance to classic and contemporary jazz with Gino Rosaria the Pianist and Swing Band
  • Enjoy tasty southern comfort fare and spirits – food, fun & open bar
  • Bring your fancy umbrella and Secondline with The Excelsior Band
  • Support a great cause during the Silent Auction, Raffle and Wine Pull
  • Sponsorships Available

Tickets: $45 each

Purchase Tickets Now!

In-Kind Donation Form (PDF)

Sponsorships Available – Sponsorship Form (PDF)
For more information, contact: 251-432-4111

All proceeds benefit Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy’s mission of providing free medicine to uninsured patients in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia and Washington Counties.
OCP is a 501(c) 3. EIN#: 72-1386236

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No Show Gala

Supporting Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy’s “No Show Gala,” from your secure space, help us provide medication to uninsured homeless and low wealth individuals at no cost.

This summer, make an investment in a healthier community… Give online now!

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FREE Vaccine Clinic

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine – Single Dose

September 2nd; 10 am – 1 pm

No Appointment Necessary!

Ozanam Pharmacy’s Parking Lot, 109 S. Cedar Street, Downtown Mobile

Vaccinations help save lives. Help #stopthespread of Covid-19. For more information call: 251-432-4111.

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2021 Jazz and Cocktails

jazz and cocktails

Jazz it up during Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy’s 3rd Annual Jazz & Cocktails, A Rx For A Cause fundraiser on Friday June 25th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grand Hall!  Come swing-out to live jazz performed by “Alvin King & 5th K’nection” and “Swing” featuring vocalist Gabby Mertz, along with great “southern comfort cuisine” and spirits. An incredible silent auction features diamond jewelry, designer handbags and fragrances, luxury watches, entertainment experiences and more! We’ll even end the evening with a rousing “Second Line” lead by Mobile’s iconic Excelsior Band! Proceeds will benefit Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy, Alabama’s only free medication safety net for the uninsured in south Alabama.

Tickets cost $45 each | Purchase NOW!

View the 2021 Jazz & Cocktails Fundraiser Photos >

For more information call 251-432-4111.

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2019 Jazz and Cocktails

RX FOR A CAUSE” IS BACK!

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Grand Hall
3556 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL

Featuring 3 great bands:

  • Swing with vocalist, Gabby Merz
  • Alvin King & 5th K’Nection
  • The Excelsior Band, directed by Hosea London
  • Plus craft cocktails, southern comfort food, a silent auction, raffle and a jazz trivia game
  • Sponsorships available
  • Lend a hand to the planning committee – Volunteer to help secure auction items, raffle prizes or distribute promotional materials throughout the community

Tickets: $45 each or Two for $80

PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS SOON!!

View Flyer >
Chef’s Package >

  • Silent Auction
  • Raffle
  • Jazz Trivia Game

Sponsorship Information >

All proceeds benefit Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy’s mission of providing free medicine to uninsured patients in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia and Washington Counties.
OCP is a 501(c) 3. EIN#: 72-1386236

For more information please contact: 251-300-5907 or ychestang@ozanampharmacy.org.

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COVID-19 – Volunteers Needed

Volunteers from any of the health professions are needed to assist us with our main lobby service to check-in patients, and hand off their medications. Protective gear will be provided while on site. Ozanam continues to observe CDC guidelines for thoroughly disinfecting our lobby, service counters, offices, and restrooms, as well as regular hand washing and use of hand sanitizer, throughout each day.

View COVID Flyer (PDF)

As the only, stand-alone licensed Charitable Pharmacy, Ozanam is the Medication Safety Net for 1704 uninsured patients residing in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia Washington, and Mobile counties.  Low income, working poor, and homeless patients rely on Ozanam Pharmacy to assist them with managing their chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes.   Ozanam Pharmacy is closely monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) concerning the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). We are also actively engaged with our national and state agencies, partners, and the local healthcare community to share updates and to coordinate efforts wherever possible, should the need arise. 

At this time, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy will continue to operate as usual.  Our normal business hours of Monday through Thursday, from 9 am to 2:30 pm, remain in effect.   We will continue to keep our patients, the media, and the healthcare community informed.   For more information about Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy please contact us at (251) 432-4111, visit our website at  www.ozanampharmacy.org and Like us on Facebook. You may also email Yvette Chestang, Ozanam’s Development and Marketing Coordinator, at ychestang@ozanampharmacy.org.