The Second Chance Shops

The Second Chance Shops—thrift boutiques located in Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford—are staffed and managed by a committee of more than 400 Auxiliary volunteers.

Their hard work raised a combined $750,000 in the 2025 fiscal year, which directly supports programs at The Village. This record-breaking contribution makes a significant difference for children and families across Greater Hartford.

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Pictured: (L-R): Michelle Susza, West Hartford Auxiliary; Eileen Landi, Simsbury Auxiliary; Cathy Daly, Glastonbury Auxiliary Chair; Sharon Sheridan, Suffield Auxiliary Co-Shop Manager

Glastonbury
Cathy Daly, Chair
JoAnn Adams, Shop Manager

Simsbury
Jennifer Herbek, Co-Chair
Julie Zehren, Co-Chair

Suffield
Ellen Peterson, President
Margo Burns, Co-Shop Manager
Sharon Sheridan, Co-Shop Manager

West Hartford
Jill Scully, Chair
Barbara Laurain, Auxiliary Liaison to the Board

Glastonbury. Pictured (L-R): Cathy Daly, Auxiliary Chair; Jeannette Urban, Shop Treasurer; Hector Glynn, Village President & CEO; JoAnn Adams, Shop Manager; Sandra Nix, Auxiliary Treasurer.
Simsbury. Pictured (L-R): Jennifer Herbek, Auxiliary Co-Chair; Hector Glynn, Village President & CEO; Julie Zehren, Auxiliary Co-Chair.
Suffield. Pictured (L-R): Sharon Sheridan, Co-Shop Manager; Hector Glynn, Village President & CEO; Ellen Peterson, Auxiliary President; Darlene Burrell, Shop Treasurer.
West Hartford. Pictured holding the check (L-R): Marjorie Loring, Village CFO; Jill Scully, Auxiliary Chair; Hector Glynn, Village President & CEO; West Hartford Auxiliary members.

A Peek Inside the Shops

354 shoppers made an impact by rounding up their purchase at the register!

See a list of who helped

2025 Annual Report

100 Years of Healing and Hope: 1680 Albany Avenue

Time For a Transformation

Program Directory

Client Satisfaction

Outcomes

A Life Woven with Purpose—Dian’s Story

Giving

Financial Report

About The Village

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