GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF) is partnering with ToastyToes Guelph for their 2020 sock-raising campaign.
But this year they are asking everyone who is able to donate the cost of a package of new socks, instead of donating the socks themselves.
ToastyToes Guelph has collected more than 15,000 pairs of socks over the past two years.
Socks have been provided to organizations in Guelph that distribute them to people who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Clean dry socks reduce health complications, prevent frostbite, reduce bacteria and fungus, as well as prevent skin and nail infections.
Socks are an important clothing item that provide warmth, comfort and a sense of self-worth, officials say.
With COVID-19, the 2020 ToastyToes Guelph campaign had to pivot.
The need for socks to support those in need is stronger than ever; however, traditional sock collection cannot be done in the same ways they’ve always been.
All donations raised will be granted to the following organizations to buy socks:
– Lakeside HOPE House;
– Chalmers Community Services Centre;
– Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis;
– Wyndham House;
– Drop in Centre;
– Guelph Food Bank;
– John Howard Society (Guelph office);
– Michael House;
– Sanguen Community Health Van; and
– Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition (Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group).
This fundraising/sock-raising campaign will run from Oct. 10 to Dec. 10 with the goal to raise $15,000.
Donations can be made at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/52008.
