New The Joy of Sox chapter opens in Alexandria, VA
It is so wonderful that people all over the United States are continuing to embrace the mission of helping provide socks for the homeless. Ed Ablard, who is very active in the Meade Memorial Episcopal Church asked if we wanted a Chapter in the Alexandria, VA area. Of course we said “Yes!” Ed Ablard and […]
Regional The Joy of Sox operation opens in St. Louis, Missouri
It is so wonderful that people all over the United States are embracing the mission of helping provide socks for the homeless. Lisa Martino-Taylor, a Professor of Sociology, at St. Louis Community College-Meramec in St. Louis, MO read about us in The Huffington Post and asked if we wanted a “rep” in the St. Louis […]
LaSalle College High School to provide socks for the homeless
Students at LaSalle College High School, in Wyndmore, PAÂ have a program where students distribute “care packages” directly to the homeless on the streets of Philadelphia. Lew Clark, Director of Campus Ministry, who oversees the program is excited about partnering with The Joy of Sox in being able to offer clean new socks to the […]
Youth group in Cambridge (Boston), MA gets socks
The Youth On Fire drop-in center was established in the fall of 2000 to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for homeless and street-involved youth. They have a need for socks for the street youth that they serve. Recently they contacted The Joy Of Sox and asked for a donation. Ayala, who runs the operation […]
Socks sent to help homeless in San Antonio, Texas
Brother Brian and his Resurrection Ministries in San Antonio, Texas were sent a case of socks for the homeless that he ministers to. In San Antonio there are a number of homeless who live under the bridges and overpasses and Brian ministers to that community. As he said, “It’s starting to get a little cold […]
The Joy of Sox joins the Main Line Chamber of Commerce
The Joy of Sox is now an member of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. Tom Costello Jr, Chief Sock Person, is also active in the Chamber’s Nonprofit Roundtable and is on the Member Value and Education Committees. On April 15, 2011 Tom will moderate, for the third year, the annual Nonprofit Meet the Lawmakers […]
Whole Foods Jenkintown, PA holds sock drive for The Joy of Sox
What a wonderful partnership: Whole Foods and The Joy of Sox (again). The Whole Foods Market in Jenkintown, PA decided to have a socks drive for The Joy of Sox. New socks will be collected in the store until January 6th, 2011 and then donated to the homeless in Montgomery County, PA. This is just […]
Cradles to Crayons partners with The Joy of Sox
Isn’t it nice when there is synergy? Well today was another synergy day! Cradles to Crayons (the giving factory) is a great organizations that collects AND distributes all sorts of clothing, toys, books, etc for children who are aged anywhere from…being in a cradle to using crayons. What a great place. And it so happens […]
Whole Foods, Devon PA partners with The Joy Of Sox
What a wonderful partnership: Whole Foods and The Joy of Sox. The Whole Foods Market in Wayne (Devon), PA decided to have a socks drive for The Joy of Sox. New socks will be collected in the store until January 6th, 2011 and then donated to the homeless in Chester County, PA. This is just […]
Montgomery School holds sock drive for The Joy Of Sox
The Montgomery School a private pre-K through 8th grade school in Chester Springs, PA is holding a sock drive over the next two weeks. The goal, according to Deb Goggins, Admissions Director, is to collect 1,000 pairs of socks for homeless children! The school became aware of The Joy of Sox because one of the […]