FKMV in the News
FKMV Celebrates 10 Years
with Governor Charlie Baker
Schneider Electric of Andover
Donates Much-Needed Supplies
to our Foster Kids
Schneider Electric's first ever 'Giving Tree' where they indentify a non profit organization who they choose to benefit. FKMV was blessed to be their first choice. As the pictures show, lots of backpacks, school supplies, duffle bags and clothing were all donated thru the generosity of their employees.
FKMV Receives
2015 Book of Golden Deeds Award
from Methuen Exchange Club
FKMV Receives Award from
Sibling Connections
Presented to Larry Giordano by Sibling Connections from the Greater Boston area. Larry was guest speaker at their Annual Fundraiser in Somerville on Friday, April 8th. Board Members Lisa Waxman, April Lyskowski, Marie Jean Earnshaw and Eileen Giordano joined Larry at this event.
Marshalls Regional Managers
Donate Easter Baskets
to Foster Children
FKMV received 30 Easter baskets to be distributed to local foster children. Baskets were donated by the local regional managers group of Marshalls stores. Rick Dupont is the manager of the Marshalls in the One Fourteen Plaza on Winthrop St., Lawrence. We are so grateful to this group of community supporters for their ongoing support of our kids. They are truly amazing!
Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley honored two outstanding community partners at the 11th Anniversary Hero Awards Dinner
John & Odette Cook, Diana Dungan COO, and Kate Cook, Director of Sales and Marketing - all of Comfort Home Care
Marc Lemay of Haverhill, MC of the event, Larry Giordano, President of FKMV and Jeff Ives, Author of 'Ward of the State' and Hero Award Recipient
Massachusetts Resolution
Recognizes Needs of Foster Kids
in the Merrimack Valley
Larry Giordano, as President of Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley, was invited to receive a Resolution recognizing Foster Kids in the Merrimack Valley and their needs. As Larry is a former State Representative, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo (at the request of State Representative Diana DiZoglio) presented the Resolution in the House Chambers at the formal session on June 24, 2015. Also present were Rep. Linda Dean Campbell and Barbara L'Italian and Senator Katy O'Connor Ives.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Foster Kids of Merrimack Valley and DCF - Enjoyed by over 180 children.
Left, volunteers at the event. Right, Jenna Martin, the Easter Bunny and Eileen Giordano of FKMV.