Each month, we thank an individual, business and/or organization who supports our efforts. This month we would like to recognize Vicki Parabicoli!
In August of 2023, Vicki reached out in hopes to volunteer with us at the Milford Youth Center. We conducted our standard volunteer meeting and during the meeting, she expressed that she loved to sew and would be interested in teaching a sewing program. Thus, a monthly sewing program, which began in January 2024, and has run consistently, apart from the month of February, began.
Vicki has a full group every month, usually with a waitlist! She has such a calming demeanor, patience for the newcomers who do not yet know how to thread a needle, and for her return students, who are given instruction and guidance when needed.
Vicki also knows the importance of “instant gratification” for the age range she works with, so she makes sure the projects can be accomplished within the program time. Vicki is so committed to the program, the youth and the Center.
She continues to produce amazing projects which are the baseline, yet each child has their own unique spin which Vicki encourages and enjoys seeing the end results! The kids are always so proud of themselves when they have accomplished their sewing project.
Vicki, thank you for choosing us as your volunteer destination. When the youth in your program can fix a hole in their pants and sew a button on their shirt, remember that you did that for each of them— taught them a skill we all should have, but only a select few are fortunate to possess. You are helping that number increase with your amazing MYC Sewing Program.
Thank you for your dedication, your creativity and your time! We appreciate you!