Comfort Socks and the Care Bears Connect

Say hello to our newest friends, the Care Bears. The Care Bears is a group of five 7th grade students from San Diego, CA. As part of their humanities school project, these fine young people have chosen to help the homeless in Downtown San Diego by providing them with care packages. Back in Feb, the group contacted Comfort Socks with some questions – and after a few email exchanges – it became clear to me that the heart of these young people will be a great comfort to those they touch. And it is the desire of Comfort Socks to show the world what some effort with good-spirited heart can do. We are grateful to know the Care Bears and appreciate that they have let us share their story with our Comfort Socks family.

So far, the Care Bears have planned out the contents of their care bags, and are working on ways to purchase or receive donations of the care bag items themselves. The Care Bear members have put up collection bins, are in the process of asking Target about a sponsorship, are planning on holding a night at one of the local restaurants in their community where a percentage of the bill goes to their project. They have accomplished getting their local elementary schools involved and with students making a cheerful pieces of artwork with something inspiring written on, and cards of hope, sure to brighten the day of those who receive a care bags from the Care Bears group. I know one thing for sure, the Care Bears have brightened my day, just by seeing their caring works in action. Keep up the great work, Care Bears, and perhaps in the future we may hear of you joining the Comfort Socks family of sock collectors. 

Comfort Socks and Lemons to Aid partner to form the Lemon Crew

Lemons to Aid and Comfort Socks have joined together
in a partnership that will help homeless people of America receive the comfort of new socks.  YOU CAN HELP!!

       

                                        

Become A Member of the Lemon Crew Today! 

The Lemon Crew is made up of kids like you across America who are collecting new CREW SOCKS for Comfort Socks, a 501(c)3 public charity that provides new socks to homeless shelters.

There are so many easy ways Lemon Crew members can collect socks for Comfort Socks.

• Decorate your Lemonade Stand with socks, making it a “Sock Stand”.

• Use your creative genius and create a “sock” puppet show.” Attendees can donate socks in lieu of a ticket to see your show. You can also provide lemonade as a refreshment.

• Collect Lemon Crew Socks outside of a local store.

• Play any sports? Ask the spectators to bring a package of Lemon Crew Socks to one of your games. You can even set up a lemonade stand and collect socks.

• At all of the lemonade stands, use proceeds to pay for your shipping costs…still have extra money, send it to Comfort Socks or you can buy even MORE crew socks to include in your shipment.

READY TO GET STARTED?
Fill out form at http://comfortsocksonline.org/contact.asp to register today!
Membership in the Lemon Crew is FREE

About Comfort Socks:
Comfort Socks is a North Carolina based 501©3 Public Charity that collects new socks and gives them to homeless shelters.
A tax receipt for your gift of socks is available by contacting Comfort Socks.

About Lemons to Aid
Based in Dallas, Texas, Lemons to Aid is on a mission to use the simple, but memorable experience of hosting lemonade stands to instill the mindset of service and charitable giving in children at a young age. www.lemonstoaid.org

Magnanimous Beauty: No Matter The Weather...

Magnanimous Beauty: No Matter The Weather...

January 2011 Comfort Socks Newsletter

We are proud to release the January 2011 Comfort Socks Newsletter - A great way to start the year.

http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/pdfs/01_January_CS_Newsletter.pdf

Newsletter with active links

http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/emailtemplate/sept_newsletter.asp

Waffle House Loves Comfort Socks

Candy and Flowers are not the only way to show someone you care this month - how about the comfort of new socks for someone who has lost everything?

Waffle House loves more than waffles these days, they love the simple, yet important Comfort Socks mission of bringing new socks to homeless people. So, with outstretched hands, they want to partner with us - and are willing to stretch out their hands to you too.

Waffle House will give away a free waffle to anyone bringing in a package of socks for Comfort Socks. The Shallotte and Leland stores will kick-off the campaign beginning with the month of February.

Just stop by the Leland or Shallotte locations, and the staff there will welcome your sock donation with a smile and a fresh waffle, FREE. Now that's something sure to warm your heart and stomach.

What type of socks are needed? New Men’s Crew-Length socks are in the highest demand.

Comfort Socks is a 501(c) public charity - and appreciates your support. Find out more about this organization, please visit www.comfortsocksonline.org or go to the events tab at www.facebook.com/comfortsocks.

To contact Waffle House about this promotion, please call Ms. Marci Joynes at 910-599-5418, or check out www.wafflehouse.com, or www.facebook.com/wafflehouse.

Comfort Socks Supporter Acts on Faith in Hard Times

Dear Comfort Socks Family
Please read the story in the link attached. We were very moved by this supporters caring for our mission, and action of faith in the midst of hard times. An inspiration to us all.

http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/pdfs/12_-__a_word_from_our_founder.pdf

The December 2010 Comfort Socks Newsletter is Now Available

Hot off the press - The December 2010 Comfort Socks Newsletter is Now Available

http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/pdfs/http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/pdfs/12_-__a_word_from_our_founder.pdf

South Brunswick Island Womans Clubs Supports Comfort Socks

Special Thanks to the General Federation of Women's Clubs - the South Brunswick Chapter for their donation of 179 pairs of great quality socks. This is the second year that these very special woman have stepped up to support the Comfort Socks mission. To find out more about all their great work in and about our community, just click on the link below.

South Brunswick Islands Womans Club - Home

www.gfwcsbi.org

 

Find out more about the Comfort Socks Mission on our website at www.comfortsocksonline.org

Multi-Cultural Greek Council of Virgina Commonwealth University Supports Comfort Socks

Over 60 pairs of socks were received today from the Multi-Cultural Greek Council of Virgina Commonwealth University. Every pair of socks matters so we extend a big thank to MGC of VCU from the 60 + homeless people who will receive the comfort of new socks because of your efforts.

 

Find out more about how you can help Comfort Socks, and remember, Every Sock Matters. 

http://comfortsocksonline.org/donate.asp

Christmas Came Early - Thanks to North Pines, Inc

Christmas has come a little early for Comfort Socks - Fed Ex just dropped off 4 big boxes full of socks from our friends at North Pines Inc. Thank you so much David and Jennifer, for reaching out to us time after time after time. You are such a great blessing to Comfort Socks, and to all those feet you help keep warm and dry. Please check out their great deals and quality merchandise at the link below.
 

http://northpines.org/index.html

Is there a kind, inspirational voice in you?

Is there a kind, inspirational voice in you? Why not share it with Project Hope? Your unique message of hope will be laminated on a Slip - that will be sent to Comfort Socks, to be 'slipped' inside socks for homeless people and families. This is a great way to show you care, and express your kindness at the same time. To find out how you can be a part, contact Soodle Billy @ mindless.chatter@hotmail.com.

Comfort Socks Needs You and Believes in You

Dear Comfort Socks Family,

Comfort Socks has received so many requests for socks. More than ever before - But we are not discouraged, we are confident in our supporters - we believe in You.

Ask yourself, How many pairs of socks do I have? Imagine if the answer was not even one pair. Please, do what you can to send socks our way - if each supporter gave just one 6 pack of socks (about 5 bucks)- we would be able to provide the comfort of warm, dry socks to more people than ever before.

As you plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas - and appreciate the blessings in your own life, please remember what a great blessing you can be to others.

From the 20,000 plus people we have already helped in the past, please accept a warm thank you with gratitude.

On a personal note, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done and will do in the future, to keep Comfort Socks growing and helping those without a home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvGR48aeTV0

Sincerely,

Theresa Tese
Comfort Socks
PO Box 477
Supply, NC 28462
(910) 269-8577
http://www.comfortsocksonline.org
http://www.facebook.com/ComfortSocks
http://www.twitter.com/Comfortsocks

Mens Crew Socks are the most needed - Many requests are coming in from the northern states, so the warmer the better.

Sock Drive

How easy it is to do a sock drive for Comfort Socks.

Here are some simple ways to help make a difference in the lives of others.

http://comfortsocksonline.org/volunteer.asp

Comfort Socks and SOLE join hands - or should we say 'Feet"

Comfort Socks is proud to welcome SOLE as a sock donor to our cause. We happily received over 400 pairs of these durable, supportive, breathable, and very soft and comfy socks to be enjoyed by the homeless men of America we serve.  Here is a bit about SOLE.

SOLE is a Canadian-based company established in 2000, with the launch of our first Custom Footbed. Our goal was to develop a superior footbed, at a price anyone could afford. We looked at products on the market from $350 custom orthotics to generic cushioning insoles. By rethinking the manufacturing process we brought together the very best technical elements to encourage balance, stability, alignment, proper weight distribution and a custom fit. Since then, we've introduced 7 additional footbeds, performance-based socks, and an outstanding line-up of orthopedic sandals.

To learn more about SOLE, please visit
http://www.yoursole.com/

Comfort Socks Receives Socks from Europe

Today Comfort Socks received socks from Europe.

Now isn't it good to know that people in other countries care about the Homeless of America?

Comfort Socks August 2010 Newsletter

Well - it's out - the August 2010 Newsletter for Comfort Socks.

Take a peak and find out what we have been up to.

http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/pdfs/08_Comfort_Socks_Newsletter_August_2010.pdf

Comfort Socks Welcomes Standupforkids.org

Comfort Socks proudly welcomes Standupforkids.org, our newest sock recipient. The mission of StandUp For Kids is to help homeless and street kids.

We just boxed up over 300 pairs of socks to help their Boston, MA location. We ourselves, are comforted to know that the comfort and warmth we strive to provide, will be felt by these kids on the streets of Boston, especially now that soon the colder weather will be upon us.

http://standupforkids.org/ 

Your support helps us to achieve these goals.

Comfort Socks Cares about our Vets

Each year, the Wilmington NC Veterans Standown provides services, meals, medical care, and a care bag (that includes several pairs of socks) to the areas homeless veterans. 

Comfort Socks is proud to have provided socks to the Wilmington NC Veterans Standown each year since inception and we have no intention of stopping.......

Comfort Socks is a 501(c)3 public charity that provides new socks to homeless shelters all across the United States.Aside from the obvious hygiene benefits of new socks for homeless people and families, our mission is one of Comfort. We believe that new socks simply feel good, and will help tend to the soul as well as the body of someone going through a difficult time.

Comfort Socks welcomes volunteers to organize sock drives and spread the word about our work.
 

To learn how you can help, please visit our website @ www.comfortsocksonline.org

Comfort Socks July 2010 Newsletter

Hello Everyone

The Comfort Socks July 2010 Newsletter is now available.

Just click on the live link and/or pdf link to read what we have been up to.

We want to hear your ideas, so if you have any suggestions or ways that we can spread the word about our work - please let us know. Use the contact us form on our website - or email us at: theresa@comfortsocksonline.org

July 2010 Newsletter in PDF form
http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/pdfs/07_Comfort_Socks_Newsletter_July_2010.pdf

Cuurent Newsletter with live links
http://www.comfortsocksonline.org/emailtemplate/sept_newsletter.asp

Help our Homeless Veterans - Send Us Socks Today

Please read these interesting factsheet about Homeless Veterans published by the National Coalition for the Homeless, September 2009.

 Please help us provide the comfort of new socks.

 http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/veterans.html