NEWS - Non-Profit Organizations

SBJ Staff Report

One of Savannah’s largest and oldest non-profit organizations, The Junior League of Savannah, has announced plans for its 63rd Annual Junior League Thrift Sale to be held Oct. 1-2 at the Savannah Civic Center.

Thrift sale merchandise is donated by League members and supporters, and varies each year.  Shoppers can find appliances, electronics, children’s clothing and toys, home and holiday decor, books, accessories, house wares, linens, furniture and more.  Again this year the Sale will offer new-in-the-box merchandise and high quality items such as crystal, china, jewelry, and designer goods in the “JL Boutique.”

With the two day event, the League raises over a $100,000, dollars which are returned to the community through various League projects as well as training its members for leadership. The Junior League of Savannah and the Thrift Sale are sponsored by SunTrust.

Items sold on Saturday are half-price, and all sales are cash only. Parking is free.

Tickets are now on sale for the Friday and Saturday event, and may be purchased at the Savannah Civic Center's box office or online at www.jrleaguesavannah.org. Children under 2 are admitted free.  No strollers or carts are permitted. 

The Junior League's current focus area is Women and Children's Advocacy.  The organization believes that women and children deserve to be empowered through quality opportunities in order to thrive and to be contributing members of our community.

The Junior League is currently partnering with a number of local organizations including the West Broad YMCA, Interfaith Hospitality Network and Memorial Health Children’s Unit in this advocacy.

In addition, members in the Junior League chapters in the Golden Isles area and South Carolina Low Country areas, are working on various education-related projects.

The Junior League of Savannah has over 1,000 women members. For information on the sale. call Junior League of Savannah Headquarters at 912-790-1002 or visit www.jrleaguesavannah.org.