See a need... Fill a need

Thank you Executive Cuts!

Thank you Executive Cuts

for volunteering to be a "Sock Drop" location!

Wynn Samuels Jr, Owner

Executive Cuts

9130 East 38th Street

Indianapolis, In 46235

317-895-5900

Thank you Compassion Temple COGIC!

Thank you Compassion Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC)
for volunteering to be a "Sock Drop" location for your congregation and the surrounding community!

Compassion Temple COGIC
1710 East 49th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-251-0052

See a Need....Fill a Need

I have spoken with two Indianapolis homeless service organizations in the past week and the need for SOCKS is real!
Socks are one of the last donations that people think to give....and the organizations run out frequently.
There is a constant, daily, regular need for clean dry SOCKS by the homeless community.

That is where we come in!
See a need... fill a need.

I hope Socks for the Homeless and our partner organizations can supply socks to several organizations this year and keep them supplied for a long, long time.
Thank you for all your efforts and support.

Helping Our Own People (HOOP)

http://helpingourownpeople.org/

Helping Our Own People, Inc. (HOOP) is an all volunteer 501©3 organization whose mission is to provide basic necessities to those living on the streets of Indianapolis to survive another night … no strings attached … no questions asked … unconditional giving.

The vision of HOOP is to be recognized by the Homeless community of Indianapolis as a trusted friend, available for support and/or advice, to be able to provide food and or clothing in a time of need, while connecting on a personal level as well. 

The beauty of HOOP is in the UNCONDITIONAL GIVING.  No questions asked.  From the beginning, we in HOOP are not required to judge those we serve. We simply ask, “Are you hungry?” If someone accepts our offer, we pour a cup of soup and hand the person a sandwich and snacks. Many people have answered, “No, I’m okay,” and walked on.

Over the first three months of this year, we have passed out over 90 gallons of soup, 1300 sandwiches, 1400 hard boiled eggs, 348 Blankets along with shirts, pants, socks, underwear and personal care items.

Foot care among the homeless is a significant health concern...

• Foot care among the homeless is a significant health concern
• Members of the homeless population spend most of their time walking from place to place, frequently with inadequate socks and poorly fitting shoes. Health conditions like diabetes, prevalent in the homeless population, can further complicate the danger of poor foot care to include skin ulcers, infections and even tissue death.
• Members of the homeless walk everywhere.  It is their way of getting around and good socks and good shoes are crucial.
• Summer is the worst time for foot infections and foot injuries related to poor hygiene. Many homeless individuals must wear the same pair of dirty, sweaty socks for a week or more at a time, and have poor fitting shoes.

(http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/reporter/index.html?ID=8552)

Thank you Jones Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church

Thank you to Jones Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church

and

The Buds of Promise Children's Missionary Group!

Thank you for volunteering to be a "Sock Drop" site and for partnering with Socks for the Homeless for your 2011 Community Service Project.

Jones Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church

2510 East 34th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46218

Maya & Miss Schwenk @SASR in 2009

Thank You Central Catholic

A Special THANK YOU to Central Catholic School for making ‘Socks for the Homeless’ their 2011 Advent Service Project!

Central Catholic School

1155 E. Cameron St.

Indianapolis, IN 46203

http://www.centralcatholicindy.org/

Central Catholic School is a Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade Roman Catholic school that has the privilege of serving children of all faiths, socio-economic backgrounds, and nationalities.

Thank you Diamonds & Pearls !

A Special Thank you to Diamonds & Pearls Foundation Inc. for making Socks for the Homeless one of their 2011 Community Service Projects!

Diamonds & Pearls Foundation, Inc. is an Indianapolis organization that is committed to developing strong women that will enhance their communities through entrepreneurship, leadership and education.  Women that will minister to generations of younger women that are experiencing hopeless situation and show them a positive outcome.
Founder:  Terri Madden, MBA (317-693-4528)

Recurrent Need

Recurrent Need

The need for socks is a "recurrent need". This means that the need is constant.

The Homeless put their socks through more wear and tear in a week than most socks see in a year. Most are forced to sleep with their shoes on to prevent them from being stolen, and they spend most of their days walking. Foot wellness is a major concern for overall physical well being.

A documentary is being filmed by Mark Horvath. Mark travels throughout the USA and allows homeless people to tell their own story.  Mark gives away socks as he travels, for he recognizes the important role that clean socks play in the life of someone on the street.
To see a clip about Marks documentary check his website at Invisiblepeople.tv

Why does Socks for the Homeless only accept NEW Socks?
•    Collecting only new socks allows us to use our resources most effectively. 
•    New socks are exciting to receive, and helps a person’s self –esteem during a difficult time.

Help us encourage others

Please Send New Socks