2024 (Division 2): The Clothesline Thrift Shop

In celebration of their 100th anniversary, The Junior League of Minneapolis revitalized The Clothesline Thrift Shop, their legacy fundraiser, contributing $32,000 to fuel key initiatives at two community non-profit organizations that began as JLM service projects. From 1950 – 2006, The Clothesline than $3.5 million in community aid while helping people across the city meet essential needs for clothing and household items at affordable prices.  JL Minneapolis reimagined the historic fundraiser as a three-day pop-up in September 2023 to kick off their 100th year celebration. Every cent raised went to two leading non-profit organizations that started as JLM service projects: The Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery and Free Arts.   

The Clothesline Pop-Up raised over $35,000 in three days.  JLM received approximately $150,000 in in-kind donations to offset expenses, including storage space, moving trucks and rent at Eden Prairie Mall.  Congratulations to the Junior League of Minneapolis!