Got Socks?

The first snow of 2010 came two days ago spreading across the Lower Mainland. Like many people, I was ecstatic to see the flurry whites. However, as happy as I can be, I am also reminded of many others who are currently homeless and houseless (as said by good o' George Carlin) who might have a lot more trouble this season if the predictions of a harsh winter come true - especially their feet. Many struggle through winter without proper clean socks which can leave them with not only cold feet but prone to frost bite and infections.

Last year, I organized a sock drive 2 weeks before Christmas and managed to collect over 450 pairs of socks through the kindness of friends and strangers. Similarly at that time, another wonderful individual aka Kate collected almost 4,000 pairs of socks through her Got Socks Campaign.

That's how I came to writing this post and help organize a new Got Socks Campaign for 2010

So if you have the following kinds of socks to donate, we will gladly take them! Just leave a comment below.

• New Socks (That you bought just for this campaign!)
• Gently Used Socks (Clean and preferably no holes)
• “Lonely Socks” – These are the ones where the other half is now missing but still in good condition.

Also, help to spread the word.

• Tell your friends and family.
• Tweet it, Blog it, Share it, Facebook it.
• Craigslist it.

If you have socks, deliver them to Vancity Head Office on Main St and Terminal Ave to the attention of Kate Barazzuol.