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Norwalk Man Picked To Lead New Covenant House

STAMFORD, Conn. – New Covenant House, lower Fairfield County’s soup kitchen and pantry located in Stamford, recently named longtime volunteer John R. Gutman of Norwalk as its new executive director.

New Covenant House, lower Fairfield County’s soup kitchen and pantry, recently named long-time volunteer John R. Gutman as the organization’s executive director.

New Covenant House, lower Fairfield County’s soup kitchen and pantry, recently named long-time volunteer John R. Gutman as the organization’s executive director.

 Photo Credit: New Covenant House.
by Stephanie Mojica

Gutman’s professional career includes at one time running his own business consultancy firm, serving as a senior vice president for several media companies, and working as director of the National Basketball Association. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University in New York State.

“I’m excited to join the New Covenant House team and to continue the mission of feeding the hungry in a safe and compassionate environment,” Gutman said in a press release.

“With our new facility, we will increase our services to include basic needs such as food, clothing and hygiene, along with health, immigration and self-help counseling services…which we hope will help our guests reach their personal goals.”

Gutman, a Norwalk resident, is the father of two adult sons.

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