Shop, Save & Share enters 10th year

The Junior League of Birmingham is gearing up for its 10th annual Shop, Save and Share fundraiser that allows people to buy a 20 percent off shopping pass to more than 500 businesses in the Birmingham metro area.

The discount card can be obtained with a $40 donation to the Junior League of Birmingham and used at 554 stores between Oct. 21 and Nov. 1, said Emily Cotney, chairwoman of the fundraiser. A shopping guide that lists all the participating retailers, restaurants and service providers is provided with the discount card, along with a description of the businesses, their locations and any exclusions from the discount.

Money raised from the sale of the cards will help support more than 30 service projects of the Junior League, which works to improve the lives of women and children.

Last year’s Shop, Save and Share event was the most successful ever, with about 2,500 discount cards sold and more than $100,000 raised, Cotney said. 

“We hope to keep up the momentum and make it even greater this year,” she said.

People can purchase the card online and see a list of participating businesses at shopsaveandshare.net. The cards also are available for purchase at select participating retailers.

They also will be sold at a Shop, Save and Share kickoff party at The Summit shopping center on Oct. 21. The party is scheduled to occur from 6 to 9 p.m. in one of the parking lots at The Summit and will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music and outdoor shopping, Cotney said.

To learn more about the Junior League of Birmingham and its service projects, visit the group’s website at jlbonline.com.