GUELPH – ToastyToes Guelph and the Guelph Community Foundation exceeded their campaign goal, raising $15,382 for charities to purchase socks for those experiencing homelessness.
It is expected the funding will purchase 7,690 pairs of warm socks. With COVID-19, the 2020 ToastyToes Guelph campaign had to pivot away from traditional sock-raising while the demand for socks to support those in need was stronger than ever.
This year the team shifted from donations of socks to online fundraising and a social media campaign to reach their goal.
The socks will help 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. The funds will be distributed among the following organizations for homelessness programs:
– Lakeside HOPE House;
– Chalmers Community Services Centre;
– Guelph – Wellington Women in Crisis;
– Wyndham House;
– Welcome Drop In Centre;
– Guelph Food Bank;
– Michael House;
– Sanguen Community Health Van; and
– Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition – Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group.
Organizers send a huge thank you to everyone who donated to the campaign.
