It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks, there are more leaves on the ground than there are on the trees, and that crisp, autumn air has made its presence known.
Socktober has arrived my friends. Yes, SOCK-tober.
Each year, individuals and organizations alike take part in #Socktober, in an effort to raise awareness, and socks, for those in need.
Did you know that socks are one of the most requested items in homeless shelters? What’s worse is there are more than 600,000 people who are homeless on the streets of America today.
Who would have ever thought that socks were such a luxury? For most of us, a pair of socks is easily taken for granted. We reach into a drawer, pull out a pair and go on with our day.
When they become ripped, or lose their match, we simply discard them to the trash, and pick up a new pack at the store.
But for many of our neighbors who find themselves without a home, or many belongings of their own, a pair of socks is worth so much more.
In an effort to raise awareness for the most requested item in homeless shelters, thousands of people around the country take to social media to share in the cause.
Some simply spread awareness by sharing the need with their friends, while others have the resources to do even more.
Addison Howard, from Denver, Colorado, takes part in #Socktober annually as a “post-a-pair, give-a-pair challenge.”
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