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The Sock Drive Breanne Edgel Engagement Center:Community 2014/Fall

 Project Summary

The Sock Drive basically is people donating new or gently used socks. In order for the best results you need to make fliers with dates on them of when you are planning on doing the sock drive. Make sure that you post the fliers everywhere with details of what the Sock Drive is and tells people what you are looking for. When you are planning on doing the sock drive make sure you put out a box/bin with the Sock Drive written on it. The reason why I started the Sock Drive is because I have noticed that there are a lot of homeless people that get plenty donations of clothes, food and other hygiene products but never socks! There are doctors out there that have noticed that a good pair of socks helps with your body being healthy. A bad pair of socks and shoes can lead to potential problems in the person’s body. The Sock Drive is really easy and you do get a lot of donations.

Project Highlights

·         I did not have a huge experience while doing the Sock Drive. Honestly I just loved the fact that I was helping a lot of people that did not have a good pair of socks, knowing the damage that can happen to people that are not able to have nice socks.

·          I ended up going to the Las Vegas homeless shelter. There were people there that were very happy to receive these socks. One person could not stop saying thank you over and over again.

·         You don’t have to go to Vegas to drop off the donations, you really can do it anywhere you like socks are welcome everywhere.

This project not only helped me realize that I do have a voice and I can make it loud enough for people to listen to me and help me make a change in other people’s lives. Knowing that I can help to make a change makes me realize that it can prepare anyone for their future endeavors. For me specifically I learned that one simple thing can make a big difference in someone’s life. That’s the best feeling in the world!

From My Journal

“Today I made a difference in people’s lives!”

Above is the bin that I used for my Sock Drive. Along with the flier that I used to notify people. Below was the final day of collecting the socks!