Operation Nightwatch Seattle - Events - Sock it to the Homeless

Events - Sock it to the Homeless

Homeless people are on their feet all day, and the only pair of socks they own are very likely to be wet, especially during Seattle’s rainy time of year. (September through June).

"Our feet get really chewed up," says Fred. Working, walking around all day, and no change of socks. Yuck. You can guess how it is at night when guys in the shelter peel off their shoes.

In response, Operation Nightwatch hosts "Sock It to the Homeless" every October to kick off the season's annual sock drive. Community groups, churches, youth groups, and concerned citizens bring new athletic socks to Operation Nightwatch and we have a ball . . . literally. Volunteers roll the socks into balls, thousands of them. These socks are distributed to homeless people at night through the rest of the year. In 2007, we collected more than 17,000 pairs of socks, gave them all away and needed even more!

Sock it to the Homeless 2008 is Sunday, October 19 from 1:30pm -3:00pm Plan to join us! Our goal this year is 25,000 pairs of socks. Will you help?

For more information on "Sock It to the Homeless" call (206) 323 4359 or email here downtowner2003@hotmail.com.

P.O Box 21181 . Seattle, WA 98111 . 206-323-4359