Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice
The Honorable David S. Tatel, retired judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court and Fidelco client, has recently published his memoir, Vision: A…
Read MoreDonor Spotlight: Suburban Suburu
Fidelco is honored to have been selected as Suburban Suburu’s hometown charity for the 12th year in a row, receiving a gift of $44,900. Subaru’s Share the Love event allows…
Read MoreVolunteer Story: Chris Norwood
Chris Norwood was inspired to become involved with Fidelco while at a work event where Paralympic athlete and Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Brad Snyder was the guest speaker. “To see…
Read MoreLions Club Partnership Continues to Flourish
The special partnership between Fidelco and Lions Clubs throughout Connecticut and New England in service to individuals who are blind continued to flourish in 2023-2024. More than $80,000 was donated…
Read MoreFidelco’s Veterinary Medical Department Welcomes Dr. Arnold Goldman
As part of an ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality veterinary care to our German Shepherd Dog colony, Fidelco hired Dr. Arnold Goldman in December of 2023 as our…
Read MoreClient Story: Janet Gerster and “Trooper”
“I thought about getting a guide dog for a long time,” says first-time Fidelco guide dog user Janet Gerster. “For most of my life, I had enough vision to travel…
Read MoreClient Story: John Lowery and “Jasper”
Fidelco client John Lowery is a decorated military veteran who served in three branches of the U.S. military and was deployed overseas numerous times during the first Gulf War and…
Read MoreVolunteer Story: Kim Salvas
It’s been about twenty years since volunteer Kim Salvas raised her first puppy, “Kaleb,” for Fidelco. In the time since, Kim has raised five more Fidelco dogs. The sixth dog…
Read MoreQ&A with Fidelco’s Manager of Puppy Development, Liz DiPace
Q: What is your role at Fidelco and when did you first become involved with the organization? A: As the Manager of Puppy Development, I lead a team responsible for…
Read MoreA “Can-Do” Spirit: Gerry Leary and “Devyn”
Blind since infancy, Fidelco client Gerry Leary, a Boulder, CO resident, says he’ll try everything and always had trouble with words “no” and “can’t.” Gerry’s determination, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit…
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