Donor Spotlight: Harvey & Lewis Opticians
“At Harvey & Lewis Opticians, we understand the profound impact that vision has on independence and qualify of life. Fidelco’s mission to provide life-changing guide dogs to individuals who are…
Read MoreClient Story: Todd Higgins and “Fergus”
Connecticut native Todd Higgins has been part of the Fidelco family for over 40 years- he partnered with his first Fidelco guide dog, “Promise,” in 1984. Todd is now working…
Read MoreVolunteer Story: The Helming Family
Volunteers are critical to Fidelco’s success. We are grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who support nearly every aspect of our work. From administrative and event support to raising and…
Read MoreFidelco Staff: Above and Beyond
When we say we’re there for our clients for the lifetime of the guide dog partnership- 24 hours per day, seven days per week- we mean it. Since the average…
Read MoreClient Story: Amy Ranzenberger
“I’m a lot more confident when I approach the world with a guide dog,” says artist and Fidelco client Amy Ranzenberger. “With my guide dog I feel safer and more…
Read MoreVision: 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…
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