This week, shoppers at the Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box will gain more than just new fall outfits; they will have an opportunity to support those who are rebuilding their homes and lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. From Monday, September 11, through Saturday, September 16, Bargain Box will donate 20 percent of its total sales to the Junior League of Houston’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which supports nonprofit organizations that directly assist hurricane and flood recovery programs. This partnership is a part of JLR’s involvement in the Association of Junior Leagues International, which supports a network of sister Leagues across the nation and the world.

“The Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box has long been one of our most generous programs, giving tens of thousands of dollars worth of vouchers each year to community agency clients who can come in for clothing and home goods,” said Junior League of Raleigh President Marisa Bryant. “We are happy to now use our Bargain Box sales to help those in Texas who have been devastated by this catastrophic storm.”

As one of the JLR’s major fundraisers, the Bargain Box contributes to the community by providing steady support to the League’s programs, volunteers and services. Since opening in 1951, the Bargain Box has contributed more than $1 million to the League’s efforts.  The Bargain Box sells high quality, gently-used clothing, accessories and household items provided by the League’s members and community donors.

Located in the heart of the historic Cameron Village shopping center at 401 Woodburn Road, Bargain Box is open 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations are accepted daily.

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About the Junior League of Raleigh

The Junior League of Raleigh is the local chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, volunteerism. Now in its 87th year, the Junior League of Raleigh boasts nearly 1,600 women supporting community organizations around Wake County.

About the Bargain Box

The Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box sells high-quality, gently used clothing, accessories and household items provided by Junior League of Raleigh members and community donors. The Bargain Box also serves the community directly by providing much-needed items at greatly reduced prices, and by donating thousands of dollars in Bargain Bucks vouchers to human service agencies. The Bargain Box is located at 401 Woodburn Road in Cameron Village.