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Magical Socks Make You Smile
No, the photo above is not an apocalyptical scene after 9/11 in New York. But if you can get by the “shock” of seeing fellow
Giving Thanks by Distributing New Socks to Those Experiencing Homelessness
“I really appreciate how fortunate I am.” These words were spoken by Jackson, 16, after he helped distribute new socks to those experiencing homelessness.
How are socks made in the USA?
Maybe you or your grandmother knits socks. Knitting socks is a labor of love and can take several hours to knit just one sock. But
Why New Socks for those Experiencing Homelessness
So, why do those experiencing homelessness need new socks? Don’t those individuals living on the streets get donations of clothing at churches, soup kitchens and
The Joy of Sox Distributed Over 600,000 Pairs of New Socks for Those Experiencing Homelessness
The most recent sock metrics for The Joy of Sox® show that they have distributed over 611,000 pairs of new socks to those experiencing homelessness.
All you need is LOVE…and SOCKS!
All you need is LOVE and…SOCKS! February 14th is a special day and not just for your Valentine! The Joy of Sox® has been working with many states
The Joy of Sox holds a Successful Socktober Fest and 10th Year Celebration
The Joy of Sox® held a SOCKTOBER FEST and 10th Anniversary Celebration and would like to thank all of those involved in making it a
10th Anniversary Socktober Fest
We need your help! Imagine stepping into an icy puddle on a blustery day.What is the first thing you want to do?Take off those cold,
Happy Sock News Amidst The COVID-19 Crisis
Here are three socks things that should make you happy while we all wait out the COVID-19 virus. 429,325 As of March 20, 2020, The
Cabrini University: Give Love Give Socks Give Hope
On Martin Luther King Day of Service, 45 people from Cabrini University, a local high school and community volunteers worked at The Joy of Sox’s
Merry Christmas from The Joy of Sox
The Joy of Sox® is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of giving joy to those experiencing homelessness by giving them new socks. Their vision is to be the
Joy of Sox founder has distributed 350,000 pairs of socks to the needy
The Philadlephia Inquirer published a story about The Joy of Sox and the fact they have distributed over 350,000 pairs of new socks to the
Homeless People Are Not Just in Big Cities – La Frontera Shelter, Laredo, TX
People experiencing homelessness are not just in cities. They are not just older people. They are not just one demographic. And they are almost everywhere:
Villanova Students Help The Joy of Sox
Stuffing envelopes, painting walls, putting together shelves and handwriting notes – what have these go to do with The Joy of Sox’s mission of providing
Harrington Middle School Sets WORLD RECORD for Socks Collected for the Homeless
When students from Thomas E. Harrington Middle School in Mt. Laurel NJ decided to do a service project for the less fortunate, little did they