In 1948, it opened in downtown Greenville as the Opportunity Shop. For three quarters of a century, it has been one of the region’s most successful and stylish retail venues.
This September, members of the Junior League of Greenville will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the store known today as The Nearly New Shop, which provides most of the funding for the organization’s community initiatives.
JLG members take pride in not only the shop’s longevity but also its ongoing success. Last year, it hit a record-breaking mark with more than $500,000 in sales. With support from the dedicated staff, the shop also serves as a training ground for JLG’s provisional members. Some of them were frequent shoppers who joined because they were so impressed by the organization.
Located at 118 Greenacre Road, the shop carries everything from T-shirts to designer handbags, along with men’s and children’s clothing, jewelry, seasonal items, housewares, and furniture. Donations of gently used items are tax-deductible and accepted from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The shop also collects formal dresses to donate to high school students preparing for prom, as well as professional ensembles for special events to help those in the community who need clothing for job interviews.
Profits from the store go directly to JLG initiatives that help women overcome barriers, the current areas of focus are human trafficking and economic mobility.
JLG is an organization of women committed to advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. Over the years, members have raised foundational funding for Greenville institutions such as Roper Mountain Science Center, the Peace Center and Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative. JLG founded Pendleton Place and has provided support for more than 300 agencies and contributed countless service hours.
JLG is now more than 1,100 members strong and will be accepting applications for membership in October.
For more information on JLG, visit jlgreenville.org. Contact The Nearly New Shop at 864-232-1051; follow the shop on Instagram at @nearlynewshopsc.
