New Store 'Courtney's Closet' Celebrates Grand Opening

Ladies, there's a new place to do your shopping in Herndon - and not only will you find designer fashions at a discount, but you can feel good knowing the store supports two key local nonprofits.

Courtney's Closet celebrated its grand opening in the Herndon Centre - 396 Elden St. next to MOM's Organic Market - on Thursday night.

The store carries recycled, designer and top brand-name fashions at a discount. The store only carries the best items that are in excellent condition, so women know there will be good finds each and every time they shop.

As a consignment store, items are only carried in the store for 90 days, so owner DeAnn Duvall says, the fashions will always be in-season, and you'll constantly see new finds on the racks and shelves.

It also means, locals can sell their unwanted fashions to the store, and the store and seller split the proceeds 50/50.

In the spirit of giving back, DuVall has decided to partner with the local nonprofits Jill's House and V.I.E.W. (Virginia Initiative for Employment, not Welfare).

Jill's House offers short-term stays and respite for children with special needs, to give their families much-needed breaks from the often-stressful, 24/7 care of their children.

VIEW provides job readiness, job search, and job development/placement services to mandated recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

At Courtney's Closet, any consignment items that do not sell within 90 days are automatically donated to charity, unless the seller makes a special request to reclaim an item priced at $25 or more.

In addition, Courtney's Closet offers consignment accounts to sellers in which they can earmark 100 percent of their share of the proceeds from an item that sells, to go to Jill's House. DuVall said, once a month she writes a check to Jill's House on behalf of sellers who offer to donate their shares, in their names.

“We support giving back to the community.” said Duvall. "Being able to open our doors and provide service to a community we love, and give back at the same time, is important to us.”

Courtney’s Closet is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The store is closed on Mondays.

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