Publisher’ Note: As of June 19, George Salpietro is no longer affiliated with Fidelco Guide Dogs. His departure was announced after this story went to press.
In September, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation will host its fifth annual Fidelco Fall Classic Golf Tournament, a top fundraiser that, in the past, has generated almost $75,000. The tournament is the brain child of Michael Soderlund, a Fidelco volunteer since the 1980s and someone who has served in many capacities for the organization, including as a board member for several years.
“Fidelco is Michael’s passion,” said Jack Hayward, Fidelco’s director of communications. “He possesses a tremendous level of commitment to our mission. The golf tournament is his labor of love and his way of creating a permanent Fidelco legacy.”
Type of nonprofit: Provider of guide dogs to the blind
Connecticut employees: 54 (including part time employees)
Headquarters: Bloomfield
Top executive: George Salpietro, executive director
