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Bringing Joy and Health to Those Experiencing Homelessness by Giving Them New Socks

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Sometimes Socks Are More Important Than Food

Founded in 2010, The Joy of Sox has collected and distributed hundreds of thousands of new socks to people experiencing homelessness in the Philadelphia area and across the United States! We have even been able to provide comfort to those in need around the world including Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Uganda. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteers, our mission is to provide joy and health to the men, women, and children who experience homelessness by giving them new socks.

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3 Steps to Bringing Comfort, Joy & Health

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New Socks

Through sock drives, fundraisers, and direct donations, new socks are donated directly or purchased with funds and sent to our warehouse in Phoenixville, PA.

The Sorting Begins

In our warehouse, our team of volunteers sort new socks for men, women and children which are packed for distribution in our signature purple bags.

Distribution

This is what it’s all about…finally getting the new socks where they are needed! We distribute new socks to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, clinics, and organizations that help those in need.

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Testimonials

What People Say

I thought the sock sorting at your warehouse was a great project! The kids really liked the idea of being able to work in teams and really liked the challenge of beating the target for the usual number of bags completed. A few of our students mentioned that the experience really opened their eyes about the need for socks and how important socks are for the homeless.
Parish Youth Group LeaderSt. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Rosemont, PA
Our mission provides everyday essentials for children living in poverty. New socks and underwear are always items in short supply. The Joy of Sox has identified, and focuses on fulfilling, an unmet need in low-income communities that is urgent and ongoing, and often under the radar. We look forward to our regular donations of brand new socks which enhance our ability to perform our mission.
Michael SConshohocken, PA
What an amazing organization! Thanks to them, they have supplied me with socks for the homeless in Kensington for the past few years! I am so thankful for the Joy Of Sox!
Diane SPhiladelphia, PA
When you sent us the box of socks, we kept some so we could give them to the families for the opening of school. We figured that would be a good time to get new socks. We can’t tell you enough how thrilled the families are with getting the socks. They were excited when we first gave them out and now, they are thrilled to have new socks for school, etc. Thank you so much!
Cabrini Immigrant ServicesDobbs Ferry, NY
This is a grassroots effort to meet an under-recognized need - new, warm, dry socks for our homeless brothers and sisters. It's such a simple concept and yet it makes such a profound difference in the daily lives of those living on the streets. In just a few short years, The Joy of Sox has improved the quality of life for quite literally thousands of people!
Anne MarieOxford, MD
One of the beautiful lessons to be Learned from The Joy of Sox is that is the little things -- like a new pair of socks, that really make a difference to people in need. Tom Costello's laser focus on this one unique need has made all of us believers in the goodness of his vision and admirers of his personal devotion. This is truly an outstanding nonprofit with a tangible, measurable impact for the greater good in each community it touches.
JimVillanova, PA
I volunteer my time at a homeless shelter on a weekly basis, and one of the biggest requests from the residents is whether we have socks available to give away. The Joy of Sox always keeps us stocked with socks! Myself and the residents of the shelter couldn't be more thankful!
GeraldSt. John’s Hospice, Philadelphia, PA

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