Junior League’s Shop Save & Share returns for 11th year

For the 11th year in a row, the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) will hold its Shop Save & Share fundraiser in late October.  

This initiative supports the League’s more than 30 community projects while at the same time driving customers to local retailers and restaurants.  

When you purchase a Shop Save & Share card for $40, you receive a 20 percent discount on merchandise and food at the fundraiser’s more than 500 participating stores and restaurants. Since its inception, Shop Save & Share has put more than $475,000 back into the community.

This year’s Shop Save & Share program will run from Oct. 19-30, and the Junior League of Birmingham is thrilled to have some of Birmingham’s best retailers and restaurants on board for 2016, including several located along or near U.S. 280.

When it comes to using your card, many customers note that the variety of retailers is what keeps them coming back year after year.  The list is constantly growing, and this year, Shop Save & Share is partnering for the first time with many stores and restaurants such as South Boutique in Lee Branch, Vocelli Pizza, and Blowfish on Highway 280.  

“Being a part of the community is a large part of our business, and partnering with the Junior League of Birmingham is one way we express our support of local nonprofits,” said Meagan Stephens, store manager of South Boutique in Lee Branch. 

Highland Shoe Company participated in Shop Save & Share for the first time last year and couldn’t pass up on the opportunity to participate again. 

“We had several customers come in our store last year specifically looking to use their Shop Save & Share card, and it was our first year to participate,” said Angie Navarre, owner of the Highland Shoe Company. “I knew I wanted our store to participate again to support the Junior League of Birmingham.” 

Mt Laurel is also home to several other Shop Save & Share participants, including Blissful Boutique, Favorite Laundry, Lucky Dog Grooming & Boutique, Pure Bliss Salon Spa, Simply Infused and Skin Therapy. 

Restaurants are always an important part of the Shop Save & Share event, and this year is no different.  

If a take-out family meal is a better option for you than dining out, Ashley Mac’s is an excellent choice. A proud Shop Save & Share participant for several years, Ashley Mac’s, with locations currently in Inverness, Cahaba Heights and Riverchase, is a great place to stop for frozen home-style casseroles. 

Some other 280-area retailers that will be participating in the 2016 Shop Save & Share event include Alabama Outdoors, Cowboy Chicken, Leah’s and The Pink Tulip, just to name a few.  

Visit shopsaveandshare.net for a complete retailer listing, to purchase a card, and for more information. Additional information about the fundraiser can be found on social media on Facebook: Shop Save & Share; Instagram: @jlbshopsaveshare; or on Twitter:  @JLBirmingham (#jlbshopsaveshare). 

– Submitted by Junior League of Birmingham.