Hoodies and Socks Drive
This winter and holiday season our organization has partnered with Cezanne's Creations, Inc., and Bee This Bee That Corporation to provide socks and hoodies for disadvantaged children and families. During the winter season, children and families struggle to provide the basic necessities to conquer the winter months. Socks are the #1 requested and least donated clothing item to those in need.
Most of us don’t think much about the socks we wear, but people who are homeless think about them all the time.
The protection of a good pair of socks can save them from frostbite in the winter and can protect them from injuries of the foot that can lead to painful and even life-threatening infections and diseases. Finally, well-protected feet are key to the mobility that is vitally important to them.
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1) The average person living on the street walks a lot
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Between walking to medical appointments, work opportunities and government agencies, not to mention searching for food banks and shower facilities, the average homeless person logs a lot of miles on foot. That can add up to many pairs of worn-through socks and shoes.
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2) Keeping feet dry and warm on the street is a huge challenge
Keeping your feet warm and dry is difficult when you spend your days outside, especially in extreme heat, cold or rain. Most shelters close during daytime hours, leaving homeless people very few places to get away from the elements.
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3) Clean, dry socks = healthy feet
Clean, dry socks are the best way to prevent skin infections, nail diseases, frostbite and trench foot. These problems are a painful ordeal for anyone, but they are especially crippling when you don’t have a home where you can rest and recuperate. A painful foot infection makes it very difficult to get to all of those important, life-changing appointments like job interviews and housing intake meetings.
