You may never know exactly what you’ll find at the Junior League of Greenville’s The Nearly New Shop. But you do always know you’ll find quality goods at good prices.
The store specializes in gently used, upscale clothing and housewares, said Emily Paterra, who oversees The Nearly New Shop as the vice president of fund development for the Junior League of Greenville.
“We get really high-quality consignment items,” said Paterra, who counts fur coats, a Coach handbag and other designer-label treasures, as well as holiday items and children’s wear, among the shop’s finds. “That’s what we take pride in. We try to only put out good stuff.”
Another thing you’ll be sure to find at The Nearly New Shop, which has served the community for more than 75 years, is evidence of an organization dedicated to giving back.
Proceeds from the store, which opened in 1948 as The Opportunity Shop downtown before moving to its current Greenacre Road home, help fund $50,000 in grants to local nonprofits awarded each year by the Junior League. Last year’s grant recipients included the Soteria Community Development Center, Triune Mercy Center, GirlUP GVL, the Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative, and the Greenville Free Medical Clinic.
The store also provides valuable training to Junior League volunteers, who learn about retail operations while supporting the organization’s other philanthropic work.
“It’s professional development for women in our community, as well as other impactful projects in the area,” Paterra said. “When you shop here, your money stays here, and it supports folks in your neighborhood.”
