(above, l-r) Shop Manager Marie Avagliano, Jean Hughes, and President Erika Melchiorre standing under the Back Room plaque in honor of Jean.
Jean Hughes honored by The Junior League of Summit
The Junior League of Summit (JLS) is thrilled to award Jean Hughes of Chatham with the JLS Sustainer of the Year Award. Jean has been a valuable member of the JLS for over 65 years, most notably through her service to the Junior League of Summit Thrift Shop. In addition to being named Sustainer of the Year, the JLS also named the sorting room in the Thrift Shop in Ms. Hughes’s honor, which she advocated for and spearheaded. Ms. Hughes can still be found offering a friendly smile and assistance in the shop to this day. Ms. Hughes conveys the JLS mission to maintain a welcoming environment for our customers, creating a community, rather than a retail establishment. The JLS is appreciative of Ms. Hughes’s commitment for over six decades and thanks her for her commitment. Ms. Hughes was presented with the award at the Junior League of Summit Annual Dinner on May 15, 2019.
The Junior League of Summit is a nonprofit, charitable, and educational organization of women who are committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League of Summit Thrift Shop is located at 37 DeForest Avenue, providing affordable merchandise for those in need. Today, it remains the oldest retail business in downtown Summit.
For more information about the Junior League of Summit or to inquire about becoming a member, please visit the website at jlsummit.org or contact the office at 908-273-7349. Those interested in donating to the League, please visit jlsummit.org/?nd=donate_summary.
