Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin by Yves Berliet, Treasurer of SVFC Association Corp
As communities grow and change, so do the organizations that serve them. Sometimes, an ending is not an ending at all—but a careful, hopeful handoff.
Carver was honored today to receive a $7,342.89 gift from the SVFC Association, a longtime youth soccer organization in Norwalk. The check was presented to Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin by Yves Berliet, Treasurer of SVFC Association Corp, in a moment that marked both the conclusion of one chapter and the continuation of a deeply shared mission.
For years, the SVFC Association has existed for a simple and powerful purpose: to promote and grow soccer for Norwalk’s children and teens. From its founding, SVFC has worked to provide young people with opportunities to participate in organized soccer, develop their skills and teamwork, and experience the joy, discipline, and connection that sports can bring. Families, volunteers, and community partners were all part of that effort, creating a positive and inclusive environment where youth could be active, learn sportsmanship, and feel a sense of belonging.
As the SVFC Association formally dissolved, its Board of Directors made a deliberate and values-driven decision. In accordance with Connecticut law governing charitable assets, the Association transferred its remaining funds to Carver, with the expressed wish that they be used to support soccer-related activities for Carver students—ensuring that the spirit and purpose of SVFC would live on through new opportunities for Norwalk youth.
This gift is an act of trust. It reflects a belief that Carver’s programs are aligned with SVFC’s original mission and that the love of the game, the lessons learned on the field, and the sense of community fostered through soccer will continue to shape young lives.
At Carver, we see this moment as a bridge between generations of service. One organization’s journey has reached its natural conclusion, and in doing so, it has helped open doors for the next generation of children—to run, play, learn, and grow.
We are deeply grateful to the SVFC Association, its Board, and its volunteers for their years of dedication to Norwalk’s youth, and for ensuring that their legacy continues in a new form. Because when something ends with intention and care, it creates space for new beginnings—and for Carver kids, that future is already taking shape on the field.