Photo courtesy of the Junior League of Birmingham.
Alan McKee of Sikes Children’s Shoes and Cindy Weninger of Jack N’ Jill Shop are among the many Homewood merchants participating in the Junior League of Birmingham’s Shop Save & Share fundraiser.
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 over $475,000 back into the community.
Also, through the Junior League of Birmingham a Shop Save & Share donation does the following:
► Provides eight meals through Meals on Wheels in Jefferson County
► Provides one week of snacks, magazines and books to mothers restricted to bed rest in the UAB NICU
► Provides one child who is suffering from “under nutrition” to have food provided to them for the weekends for an entire school year through the Backpack Buddies program
► Provides 1.5 children one book per month for five years through Better Basics & JLB Imagination Library
This year’s Shop Save & Share program will run from Oct. 19 through 30, and the Junior League of Birmingham is thrilled to have Birmingham’s best retailers and restaurants on board for 2016, including several located in Homewood.
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 attractions such as Homewood Antiques and Breakout Birmingham in Homewood.
Sikes Children’s Shoes is returning as a Shop Save & Share participant this year.
“We are committed to supporting the community and we are excited to participate in Shop Save & Share again this year,” said Alan McKee, manager, Sikes Children’s Shoes. “It is the perfect time of year to begin shopping for holiday shoes for the children — and moms always enjoy using their Shop Save & Share card to get a discount while also supporting a great cause!”
Restaurants are always an important part of the Shop Save & Share event, and this year is no different. Edgewood Creamery, Jackson’s Bar & Bistro, Hamburger Heaven, What’s 4 Supper and more are participating this year.
It is also a great time to get in some shopping for holiday clothes and accessories at shops such as Jack N’ Jill Shop.
“This is a way we can give our shoppers a great discount on great clothing for children, while also supporting community projects across the city of Birmingham,” said Cindy Weninger, manager of the Jack N’ Jill Shop. “We believe in the Junior League of Birmingham’s commitment to community service.”
Some other Homewood-area retailers that will be participating in the 2016 Shop Save & Share event include a.k.a. Girl Stuff, Shoefly, Soca, Soca Girl and The Scribbler, 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.