Our
goal for the 2020 campaign was
      
Thanks to you, we collected
      
A note of
thanks from the "Socks" team
Socks for the Homeless is a Community Outreach Program led by the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 641, Barrhaven
(the Barrhaven Legion).
Throughout the year, keeping the feet of those on the
streets warm and dry is a top priority. Cold, wet feet
can quickly become unhealthy feet. A clean, warm, dry
pair of fresh socks goes a long way to keeping feet
comfortable & healthy.
Of all the
clothing needs of the homeless, socks are
without a doubt the most important. Homeless
people spend so much of their lives on their
feet, walking everywhere they go to get what
they need to survive. Walking a mile or more
for every meal, walking to and from
shelters, etc.
Of all clothing items,
socks get the most wear and tear and become filthy the
fastest. And without the means to keep their clothing
washed, socks need to be discarded most often. If not,
the health of homeless people’s feet quickly
deteriorate. Athlete's foot is very common, corns and
blisters are just things homeless people must live with
every day.
A new pair of socks can
make a world of difference for someone in need.

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