Hannah's Socks • warm feet, warm hearts

Thanks to YOU, all our wonderful supporters, We did it!

Our goal for 2011 was to collect 200,000 pairs of socks to help families in need in the Midwest, and we're happy to report we collected 205,076 pairs.

I can't thank enough the teachers, students, churches, businesses, neighbors, and friends from both near and far for helping us throughout the past year. We couldn't do it without you, and we mean it when we say Every Pair Counts.

2012 is here, and Hannah wants to be sure we warm even more feet and toes, so well be announcing our next sock goal very soon.

Learn how fun and easy it is to host a Sock Drive or donate socks to Hannah's cause today.

The Christmas season gives us many reasons to be thankful. Today, we sing the praises of The Andersons, a Toledo-area fixture for generations. Known for their commitment, their community foundation approved a wonderfully generous gift of $2,500 to Hannah's Socks!

Such generosity will allow us to buy lots of socks and winter gear, and it could not be more welcomed by the people who will benefit from their purposeful giving. Please visit www.andersonsstore.com or go to The Andersons Store on Facebook for more information. Merry Christmas from The Andersons and Hannah's Socks!

Higher education goes beyond the classroom, and we are thankful to both Bowling Green State University and The University of Toledo. Dozens of people affiliated with both universities have taken part in Sock Drives and raised money for Hannah's Socks. Joely Giammarco, who chairs UT's Professional Staff Council; and Jane Dolby Clinard, BGSU admissions representative extraordinaire, deserve special mention for helping their respective communities take up the Hannah's Socks cause. Thank you and best wishes to both universities!

With help from wonderful supporters like you, Hannah's Socks has touched the lives of hundreds of families and individuals throughout the year by doing something very simple: Giving them a warm pair of socks.

Today, we're asking you to help with one last big push to hit our 2011 goal of collecting 200,000 pairs of socks! We need to bring in just 13,000 more pairs by the end of December to make it.

Every pair counts! Just add a pair of thick, warm socks to your cart the next time you're shopping, and leave your donation at one of our Drop-Off Points. Even better, you can engage your school, church or business in a Sock Drive.

For complete info on how to Care, Share, Give A Pair today, click here.

• Thanks to the Gifford family of Warren, Indiana, for sending us 35 pairs of socks! Hannah was very excited to open the box and already knew which shelter needed them most.
• Thanks to eleven-year-old Kristi, who recently celebrated her birthday and asked attendees to bring socks to donate to Hannah's Socks in lieu of gifts. She told her mom, "I already have so much stuff!" It's wonderful to see Hannah inspire other young people.
• Hannah's Socks Drop-Off Points are located throughout Northwest Ohio. Pick up a few new pairs and find a nearby Socks Box for your donation. Tell them Hannah sent you, and thank them for supporting Hannah's Socks!

You're invited to the next fun new Hannah's Socks get-together at Maumee Wines!

When: Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Maumee Wines, 2556 Parkway Plaza in Maumee

Enjoy your favorite wine with other Hannah's Socks Solemates and bring a $5 donation (or more if you want!) for Hannah's Socks. Hope to see you!

You can download and share the flyer.

Questions, phone 419-931-4757.

Thanks to all who came out last Thursday to support our fun new Hannah's Socks get-together at Maumee Wines!

And thanks to Maumee Wines, Oliver House and the Rossford Meijer for helping at the event. Look for another event next month!

You're invited to the next fun new Hannah's Socks get-together at Maumee Wines!

When: Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Maumee Wines, 2556 Parkway Plaza in Maumee

Stop by and purchase a bottle of wine at Maumee Wines to share with friends while you greet and meet the Hannah's Socks team. And enjoy the hospitality and excellent selection of wines available at Maumee Wines.

You can download and share the flyer, or share the event with friends on Facebook.

Questions, phone 419-931-4757.

Big thanks go out today to everyone at the Rossford, Ohio location of Meijer!

They've made a generous donation to support our new monthly wine-and-cheese get-together by supplying the hors d'oeuvres for a full year.

The next gathering is Thursday, May 19 at Maumee Wines.

If you live in the area, stop by the Rossford Meijer location and give them a hello and thanks from Hannah's Socks.

Fun pictures to share!

Thanks to everyone who came out last Thursday to support our fun new Hannah's Socks get-together at Maumee Wines. Click here to view the photos on Facebook.