Above / With plenty of parking, Serendipity Resale Shop is now conveniently located at 461 S. Illinois Route 59, the NW corner of Route 59 and 75th Street, in the Aurora Marketplace Shopping Center. (Photo courtesy Little Friends)
The Serendipity Resale Shop has been fully transitioned from downtown Naperville to 461 S. Route 59 near Harbor Freight Tools and Hobby Lobby, according to Jason Altenbern, Vice President of Agency Advancement for Little Friends, Inc.
“It was bittersweet to have moved after enjoying such a long, rich history at our old location, said Altenbern. “The new space is a bit larger and everything is housed on one floor, which is especially nice for many of our volunteers who no longer have to navigate the use of rickety stairs.”
Managed and operated completely by volunteers, Serendipity has been helping to support Little Friends for nearly 50 years. Altenbern also enjoys mentioning that dedicated Store Manager Arlene Klucina will be celebrating her 50th year with Little Friends in 2021.
“We think the new space will enable us to provide a broader selection of items to purchase,” Altenbern continued. “We also see the appeal with that cross-section (75th Street and Route 59) —as that really is the heart of the Naperville/Aurora region, heavily populated with residents. …Our new location brings us into the Aurora market to which I think will have broad appeal.”
Serendipity offers quality clothing, household items, jewelry and other collectibles. The sale of all merchandise supports the Little Friends’ mission of fulfilling lives. Every purchase, volunteer and donation at Serendipity benefits the programs and services that empower individuals served by Little Friends so they can live fulfilling lives in the community.
While acknowledging all the benefits of the new space, including plenty of parking right out front of the store, Altenbern said store hours are from 10AM to 5PM Monday through Saturday.
“It’s great to see how dozens of volunteers have banded together, many who have been with the store for more than 20 years, to reintroduce our little shop that means the world to Little Friends,” noted Altenbern. “…Just in time for the holidays, too.”
The Serendipity Shop location may have changed, but “our mission of support to Little Friends remains at the forefront of what we do and why we do it,” Altenbern added. “Our volunteers who are the backbone of our business success believe in what we are about and they are excited for what the future holds.”
For information about volunteering at Serendipity, contact longtime Store Manager Arlene Klucina at (331) 228-1378.
For more information about programs and services at Little Friends, Inc., visit www.littlefriendsinc.org.
