Building A Better Baltimore Since 1912

The Junior League of Baltimore is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Wise Penny

The Wise Penny is a designer thrift store owned and operated by the Junior League of Baltimore

Scholarship Program

Young Woman Voluntarism Scholarship program awards $1,000 to a MD female graduating senior who has performed outstanding volunteer service during high school

The Larks

The longest running JLB community effort to date, this choral group travels throughout the community, sharing the gift of song

What We Do

The JLB is committed to fulfilling our mission of “improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers."

Wise Penny Sale Calendar

posted on October 24, 2018

The Wise Penny was awarded Best Designer Thrift Store 2012 & Best Shop for Bargain Hunters 2016 by the City Paper! Shop with us today and score your own fabulous find!

Spotlight on our 2018 Scholarship Winner: Julia Wall

posted on September 17, 2018

Julia Wall has been giving back to children in need since she was a child herself. At eight years old, Julia and her sister, Ariana, adopted from China and Vietnam respectively, co-founded the nonprofit KidStuff. KidStuff’s mission is to provide children with the inspiration and tools they need to “make a little difference” for… Read More

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Community Impact Partners

Asylee Women Enterprise

Provides transitional housing, education, social services, and companionship to asylum seekers.

House of Ruth Maryland

A leader in the fight to end domestic violence and provides emergency shelter and a variety of victim services, as well as rehabilitation programs for abusers.

Women’s Housing Coalition

Provides safe and affordable housing and support services to homeless low-income women and families in Baltimore City.

The Wise Penny

Designer Thrift Store

The Wise Penny is a thrift store owned and operated by the Junior League of Baltimore. The shop provides quality new and "gently used" clothing and household items at affordable prices. Proceeds are used for funding community projects. Since opening in 1970, The Wise Penny has raised over $2.5 million to support the Junior League and its programs.

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