Past and current members of Operation Hope of Fairfield’s Board of Directors were honored to host a retirement party for Executive Director Carla Miklos this week. It was a celebration of Carla’s tireless advocacy of homelessness, food insecurity and inequity, her steadfast leadership of the organization and profound impact over 19 years, and her way of making sure we are all working together to care for our neighbors in need 
Thank you to our neighbor First Church Congregational for opening their doors to host the party in the beautiful Wakeman Hall. To Board Chair Colleen Connor, thank you for spearheading this lovely celebration. The day of the party, March 26, happened to be Carla’s birthday, and was also declared “Carla Miklos Day” by Town of Fairfield, CT Christine Vitale/Fairfield First Selectperson. Thanks to her, Selectperson Brenda Kupchick and Selectperson Marcy Spolyar for this special recognition. We appreciate our Fairfield state legislators – State Senator Tony Hwang and State Representatives State Representative Jennifer Leeper, Cristin McCarthy Vahey and State Representative Sarah Keitt – for issuing an official citation in recognition of Carla 
Thank you to our staff and volunteers; without you, we cannot do what we do 
Thank you to our staff and volunteers; without you, we cannot do what we do And finally, to Board member Joan Ryan, Advisory Board member Sharon Risley and Events Manager Suzanne Francis…your coordination and attention to detail were evident in every part of the event. It was a truly memorable way to mark Carla’s milestone. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making it special 
Carla, your dedication to this community has left a lasting legacy, and you’ve truly earned this next chapter 
Our community is a better place because of your hard work and heart. We wish you a joyful and relaxing retirement! 
Our community is a better place because of your hard work and heart. We wish you a joyful and relaxing retirement!