Final Portfolio: Sock Drive
MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATION:
Ever wonder what a Sock Drive is? A Sock Drive is where you
receive donations from people that are able to go into the store and buy
socks every day. The Sock Drive helps people that are not able to simply do
that.
Here is what a Sock Drive can do when a lot of people donate socks
for people in need.
ENTER YOUTUBE VIDEO OF HANES AND SALVATION ARMY SOCK DRIVE
My story for the Sock Drive is quite simple. I was looking online
for ideas that I can do for my EDGE project. All I knew is that I wanted to help
people in need...somehow. I didn't want to do a food drive (because everyone
does that) but doing some kind of drive sounds pretty cool! I kept looking for
more ideas and then in class I heard that there are doctors that are doing
these Sock Drives across the states because they found that by having a good
pair of socks helps people and their health issues. They found that with a good
pair of socks it increases the health of their patients that have foot issues.
When I found out about this I then started googling Sock Drives. I
then came upon this website http://thejoyofsox.org/sock-drives/ these ladies made it a regular
organization that is dedicated to people donating socks!
They gave me ideas on how to get my sock drive going, and where
and how to donate. So with the Sock Drive in mind and it being my approved EDGE
project on I went to plan and conduct my very own Sock Drive!
I figured it would be easier if I just post my journal of all the
things that happened to me:
Journal Entries:
April
23,2014
In order
for me to start working on my EDGE project I need to start looking for a job.
This project does not require a lot of money but I still need to look for a
job.
May 5,
2014
Finally
got a job and now I can start working on my EDGE project!
May 7,
2014
Went
shopping for items needed; posters, and bins!
July 15,
2014
I am so
glad that I am doing this. I will be helping a lot of people in the community
that are not able to receive something simple like socks. Today I am making the
fliers to have people be aware that this event is coming up.
July 18,
2014
Went
around to different organizations that I am involved in and told people about
the Sock Drive and who it will help.
July 19,
2014
Went
around to the different places that said they will allow the Sock Drive bin in
their building, Handed out fliers out, also handed the fliers out in different
wards around the community.
July 20,
2014
Today is
the official day that the Sock Drive starts! I am excited and at the same time
very nervous. I really want people to donate and make them aware that they
should donate more than just clothes and food to people that are in need.
Everyone needs socks too! I realized that a lot of people take socks for
granted. Everyone wears socks. No one likes to not wear socks, especially ones
that have holes in them or are worn out.
July 22,
2014
We have
donations! It’s a slow start but I am sure it will pick up soon! It’s getting
closer to the date and usually people donate a lot on the last day, and it’s
during the week.
July 25,
2014
Its
FRIDAY! People donated socks! Not a whole lot but I am sure it will help
someone out!
July 26,
2014
Last day
and time to go around and pick up all of the bins! I did not have the results
that I had wanted but still people did donate!
August
4,2014
Went to
Las Vegas and donated the socks to the Soup Kitchen. They handed out the socks
that were donated. It was a great feeling helping the people that are in need.
It felt like I made a change and difference in someone’s life. Even with the
little donations that I had.
Knowing what I know now, There are some
things that I could have done differently. But while in the moment and doing
the Sock Drive. I would not change a thing. Even with little donations
that I had, those people that received these socks. I changed their
lives, whether they know it or not.
Press Release
Who knew what a
Sock Drive was?
Cedar City, Utah
September 12, 2014
Breanne Edgel started a Sock Drive in Cedar City,
Utah on July 20th and ended July 26th 2014. She loved the
idea of a Sock drive because she noticed that homeless people did not receive
new socks. They always received food, shelter, and on occasion clothing.
Breanne is going into pre-med so she knew that socks were very important in
helping with health. Many doctors today say that a good clean pair of socks
helps patients with better posture and many other medical diseases that they
can possibly receive.
Knowing this information Breanne was determined to
help those that are in need of a good pair of socks. Breanne looked for help in
the LDS community since they are always willing to help with donations. As time
grew closer Breanne started a job in order to get the supplies that she needs
to complete this project. She also started talking to people that were able to
help spread the word out. July 19th came and we saw Breanne put all
of the baskets together and put the baskets in various locations that people
are able to donate. You can tell that she is nervous and wants the Sock Drive
to kick off to a good start. We asked Breanne what her thoughts were the next
day when she was doing her route to see what the results were. She said that
the first day was not really successful, but she is hopeful because it is in
the middle of the week and a lot of people will probably donate towards the end
of the week. We also asked Breanne why a Sock Drive? She said that it is
important to give, give to the person that is in need of something that is
constantly overlooked when donating. No one really thinks about donating socks
to a homeless shelter. The homeless people don’t even ask for socks. They only
ask for food money and shelter. Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that
people miss the most. Knowing why Breanne is doing the Sock Drive for a good purpose
we even donated socks!
We find that Breanne started this project because at
Southern Utah University there is something called an EDGE project. Where
students go and try something that they would normally not do when in other
colleges. They can do something such as go abroad and study a different culture
for a while or they can do something around the community like a Sock Drive and
donate. The EDGE project gets students to go out and explore the world and do
what they want and try to change something that they have always wanted to do.
We go back to Breanne by the end of the week where
she has collected the rest of the donations. The results are good but she is
hopeful that the people that receive these socks that were donated will be
thankful. ###
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The Sock Drive
Breanne
Edgel
Engagement
Center:Community
2014/Fall
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!”
Below is the bin that I
used for my Sock Drive. Along with the flier that I used to notify people and the other picture was the final day of collecting the socks!
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RESUME
Breanne Edgel
3255 W 1400 N, Cedar
City, UT 84721
Home: (702)-279-**** breanneedgel@gmail.com
Career Focus:
Detail oriented student with strong technical skills and the
ability to learn concepts quickly
Summary of Skills
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Excellent analytical skills
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Cooperative team member
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Outstanding interpersonal skills
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Computer proficient
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Microsoft Office, Excel, Power point proficiency
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Quick learner
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Strong verbal communication
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Attention to detail
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Energetic and organized
Education and
Coursework
Southern Utah University
Master of Biology:
While continuing my education to complete my Masters, I have
also completed what is called an EDGE Project. My Edge project was a Sock
Drive, which allowed me to ask the Cedar City community to donate gently used
socks or new and donate them to the less fortunate. We take socks for granted
every day, while the people that are not allowed to simply buy socks go
without.
Experience:
Documented:
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Drafted documents for internal meetings
Work History:
Brian Head Resort –Brian Head, UT
Executive Assistant
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Ran documents, Assisted in payroll, assisted
managers
La Paloma Funeral
Services-Las Vegas, NV
Runner
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Worked with families trying to fill in
decedent’s information on death certificate. Ran the death certificates to Doctors
to have the cause of death filled out properly.
YMCA-Las Vegas, NV
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Lifeguard
Extra-Curricular Activities
Volunteer at 4H
Church callings
Continuing education
Original proposal
A. Required
Information:
1. Full Name: Breanne Edgel
2. SUU T#:405***
3. Email:breanneedgel@gmail.com
4. Phone: (702)279-****
5. Major & Minor: Biology
6. Title of Project: Sock Drive
7. Expected Project Start Date (Semester/Year):Fall
2014
8. Expected Project End Date (Semester/Year):Fall
2014
B.
Abstract:
The
Sock Drive is a charity that will help people that do not have socks. Many
people that are homeless today go without new fresh socks. Pediatricians who
see these people walk around town daily without socks shows signs of a major
health risk problem. So the Sock Drive around the fall of 2014 will accept
donations of brand new (unopened) socks. We will have designated areas that
will be placed throughout town that will be accessible for people to drop off
donations. The sock drive accepts any volunteers from any age, also we will get
clubs and organizations involved with volunteering and spreading the word
around. Once the boxes are set in the designated area that is when we will
start our Sock Drive. The Sock Drive will be placing fliers all around campus,
and will be making announcements in classrooms. The Sock Drive will be posting
fliers also around Cedar City to get the community involved. Every day the
socks that have been donated will be picked up, to lose the risk of anyone
stealing anything. Once the sock drive is over, we will then donate the socks
to a place that is able to give out socks to people that are in need.
C. Project Details
1. Explain how the project connects with your
personal motivations and career aspirations.
This project really just connects more with my
personal motivations. I like to help people, and the people that are in need. I
personally have been one of those people that have been helped when I was in
need, and I would like to return the love and care to other people who just
simply cannot buy socks. This project connects with my career aspirations by
knowing what can go wrong with people and their health by not simply buying
socks.
2. Explain how the project ties in with concepts
of community engagement.
This project ties into the community
engagement by allowing the community to help the community that is in need.
There are people in this town that do need the proper care that others can give
to them just by buying them one pair of socks. It also lets the community know
that there are people out there that are in need of help.
3. Provide a timeline for completion of each step
of the project.
I would like to complete my project Fall 2014, when people
are more willing to donate things to organizations and charities.
1st- I would like to get organizations around the
city to get involved. The more organizations involved the higher the success
rate. I would like to start talking to organizations around October 11th.
To at least give them a heads up to decide if they want to participate or not.
Also, start working on what the fliers will look like.
2nd- During the week of the 13th I
would be getting things ready. Like make a drop off box and figure out where to
put them that would be the easiest place for people that are participating to
drop off the socks. Which would most likely be participating locations.
3rd- On November 1st I will start
printing the fliers to put them around campus and other chosen areas. These
fliers will have the details of how long the sock drive is going on, and where
the drop off designations will be. The date that the sock drive will start is
on October 39th. I will also have to get the fliers approved at SUU
in order to put them on campus.
4th- By the time I get the fliers out on November
3rd and the designated areas for the drop offs. Each day I will go
around to the designated areas and pick up the socks so that none will be taken
or lost for at least two weeks.
5th- By the time the sock drive will end, which
is on the 25th of November I will pick up all of the donation drop
offs and collect the last bit of socks .
6th- I will then choose an organization here in
Cedar City to donate the socks to by the end of Fall 2014 semester.
4. Provide a budget, with projected expenses and
revenues, for your project.
Expense List:
Gas- $60.00
Fliers- $5.00
Boxes- $15.00
Revenue List:
Get Edge scholarship- $500
Summer job- $100
5. Explain how your personal strengths will help
you complete your project.
The personal strengths that I
have are that I am very well liked by many people. When I set my mind to
something I get it done. I am a great leader, along with being a great leader
you need to have great listening skills. I also am great at working with other
people.
6. Explain how you will overcome your personal
weaknesses and outside threats to complete your project
Personal weaknesses that I have that will keep me from completing
my project is that sometimes I forget easy tasks that I need to get done, along
with time management. The only way that I see me getting over those weaknesses
is to set reminders on my phone so that I will know what needs ti be done next.
The outside threats that might happen is that there might be other charities
that will be going on while I am doing mine. Another outside threat that I see
is that someone might steal the socks or the box. Or no one donating at all. I
will have to overcome these weaknesses by possibly moving the sock drive to
either an earlier date or later when there are less charities going on. With
someone stealing the boxes or socks...I guess I helped at least someone who
needed both. I will just have to set up another box and hope for the best.
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