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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 her sleeves to help in the Pup House, and in her first volunteer roles as a Puppy Raiser for “Sable,” Lisa has kept pups and…
MoreIngredients: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash the pumpkin and banana together and stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. Add more flour if dough is wet. Shape dough into 1″ balls. With a floured fork, press down into dough into a pumpkin shape. Add a green bean to top…
MoreThe 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. The Foundation’s history dates back to 1928 when Electa Matilda Ziegler established the E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation, Inc. for the Blind, Inc. The Foundation was…
MoreThe Stamford, CT train station is an unlikely wedding venue, but it was the perfect site for Fidelco clients Honorata Kazmierczak and Phil Magalnick. They first met in person there after corresponding for several months as members of an online group for people with retinitis pigmentosa (a degenerative eye disease).…
MoreFor 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 Shepherd guide dogs provides immediate independence, positively changing the lives of people who are blind,” says Peter Krause, Suburban Subaru president. Subaru retailers across the…
MoreWe’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.
MoreSeventeen-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.
MoreCongratulations to Tamer (Tommy) Mourad, Vice President, Director of Guide Dog Training Operations, on his recent appointment as a committee member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). The IGDF oversees the standards of guide dog training around the world. Accreditation by the organization signifies adherence to the highest standards…
MoreFidelco client Steve Famiglietti passed away last November after living a meaningful and active life as an educator/advocate and adventurer. Steve was committed to improving the lives of people with vision impairment through his work and volunteer activities. For more than 17 years, he was the Blind Services Vocational Manager…
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