Celebrating #GivingTuesday: $30,000 Donated to Local Community Partners

On Giving Tuesday 2025, the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund proudly donated $30,000 to several local organizations that share Vicki’s commitment to children and families:

• $10,000 to the Stratford YMCA, supporting youth programs that encourage physical,

  social, and emotional development

• $5,000 to the Stratford Library, fostering a love of reading and learning

• $5,000 to the Sterling House Community Center, providing enrichment programs and literacy initiatives

• $3,000 to Kolbe Early Care and Learning Center, nurturing early learners in a safe, educational environment

• $2,000 to the Vicki Soto Early Learning Center and $2,000 to the Vicki Soto Preschool, sustaining programs that carry Vicki’s name and vision forward

• $3,000 to DonorsChoose classroom projects, directly supporting teachers and students in need

  
  

These donations help fund scholarships, classroom resources, and programs that make a real difference in the lives of children. Every dollar contributes to opportunities for learning, growth, and creativity—values that Vicki championed throughout her life.

The Vicki Soto Memorial Fund relies on the generosity of supporters who believe in this vision. Your contributions allow us to expand programs, strengthen classrooms, and empower organizations that directly impact children’s lives. By giving, you help ensure that Vicki’s legacy continues to inspire, protect, and educate young minds for generations to come.

Be Part of the Legacy

You can honor Vicki’s memory by supporting programs that make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Every gift helps us sustain and grow this important work, keeping Vicki’s mission alive and thriving in the community she loved so dearly.