Events and News
A “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…
Forward Through the City: Miguel Zapata and “Iron”
Fidelco client Miguel Zapata lives in the center of Chicago with all of the commotion of a busy metropolitan area. Since he travels daily, Miguel…
Dedicated to Doing More: Lisa Butler
Lisa Butler has been part of the earliest beginnings for many Fidelco puppies and dogs. From caring for breed dog mom, “Cyprus,” to rolling up…
Pumpkin Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash the pumpkin and banana together and stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. Add more flour if dough…
Donor Spotlight: The E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind
The E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind’s support of Fidelco’s mission spans more than 25 years and has changed the lives of countless individuals.…
Committed to Each Other and to Others
The Stamford, CT train station is an unlikely wedding venue, but it was the perfect site for Fidelco clients Honorata Kazmierczak and Phil Magalnick. The…
Spotlight: Suburban Subaru
For 11 years running, Fidelco has been selected as Suburban Subaru’s hometown charity, this year receiving a gift of $42,200. “Fidelco’s special breed of German…
Fall 2023: A letter from the CEO
We’ve started the new fiscal year at Fidelco as leaner, more effective organization.
During the pandemic, we learned how to keep the mission of Fidelco going, with determination and creativity. We built virtual training classes, worked in shifts to keep our staff, clients, volunteers, and dogs safe. We kept the collaboration going.
Volunteer Story: Karina Diaz
Seventeen-year-old Karina Diaz is raising “Gemini,” her second Fidelco dog. “Scout,” the first dog Karina raised for Fidelco, is now progressing well through training and on his way to changing the life of a person who is blind.