As far back as Donna Bernstein can remember, the ethos of giving back has been as much a part of her as her name or the color of her eyes. She comes from strong Jewish roots, and her parents instilled in her and her sister and three brothers the Jewish principle that everyone has a responsibility to help others through charity and service.
After more than half a century and millions of dollars raised to support student scholarships in the Duke University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, the Nearly New Shoppe thrift store ceased operations at the end of August 2020.