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Hanes 3rd Annual Sock Drive – How You Can Help!

1 Comment 21 November 2011

There are more families than we might realize that are living in shelters across the state and country who need a helping hand. While we often picture homelessness as something affecting adults, there are staggering numbers of children counted among the homeless. According to the National Center on Family Homlessness (the NCFH) 1 in 50 children, or 1.5 million children, go to sleep each night without a home of their own. Out of the 50 states, California (where I live) has the 3rd highest population of homeless children, which is simply heartbreaking.

One of the most requested items in homeless shelters and homes across the united states are fresh, clean socks. While it might seem simple, it is a gift that has the ability to bring tears to the eyes of someone in need. Just three weeks ago, a team from Hanes and the Salvation Army were in Los Angeles on Skid Row to hand out socks. You can watch the short video below to get an idea of how much their efforts mean to those who were a part of this day.

 

This year Hanes is kicking off their 3rd annual Virtual Sock Drive on Facebook – new Hanes Fans can help Hanes to donate socks to The Salvation Army by “liking” Hanes and current fans can simply click “donate now” on the Sock tab. This year alone Hanes will donate up to 250,000 pairs of socks to The Salvation Army with the help of the Hanes Facebook community. You can see the Press Release that was released about the drive.

What does this mean for you?

We need your clicks! It is so easy to donate a pair of socks to someone in need – you don’t even have to put down your iPad, phone, or computer. All you have to do is click the graphic below to go through to Facebook and click to donate. (Remember, if you aren’t already a fan of Hanes you will have to click “Like” first.)

So how did I get involved in this? Well, for almost two years I have been a proud member of the Hanes Comfort Crew. It is not a compensated role, I am a member because I believe in what the brand stands for.

Don’t worry, I’m not all talk. Hanes has challenged me to create a local sock drive here in Southern California to encourage local donations. I’ve partnered with my kids’ school, and we are working with the goal of raising at least 250 pairs of socks – which Hanes has graciously agreed to match! My hope is, at the end of all of this, we will have 500 new pairs of socks to donate locally here to the Orange County Rescue Mission. When we contacted the Rescue Mission to ask about working with them, they told us “We need new white socks desperately!

So please, click if you can, and share a pair of socks and a smile this Holiday Season!

Disclosure: I am a member of the Hanes Comfort Crew, so I do have a working relationship with Hanes. However, this is not a compensated post in any way, shape, or form. This is a great company who is working to give back to the community, and I hope you can help to support our efforts!

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