Hannah's Socks collects 200,000+ pairs of socks in 2011

Doris — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:36:47 +0000

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.

Great news and updates from many Hannah's Socks supporters

Vic — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:46:01 +0000

So many inspiring stories to share!

1) Hannah's Socks will be taking hand-knitted winter hats to give away in downtown Toledo, thanks to the yeoman effort of our friend Carolyn Thacker. Several neighborhood children have become her "little helpers," knitting dozens of hats. Many donations of yarn have aided this effort, most recently from Marge Wagner of Perrysburg. We thank all of the ladies who have brought us yarn, and taken part in 'paying it forward' to offer comfort to people. Thank you!

2) Businesses aren't the only ones helping Hannah's Socks. Our friend Penny from Perrysburg found dozens of socks at home that had never been worn, and gave them to us. That kind of thoughtfulness is one of her trademarks, and we appreciate it.

3) Many thanks to Charlie's Dodge of Maumee for taking part in the "Breakfast with Santa" promotion at the Hilton Garden Inn on Dec. 10, in conjunction with The Town Center at Levis Commons. We met salesmen Matthew Shook and Gary Moore, who each brought new Dodge Ram trucks and encouraged attendees to "Fill A Truck With Socks!" all day long. One of the trucks was a special, limited-edition Detroit Red Wings model! We appreciate the assistance of Charlie's Dodge. To look at their special Red Wings truck, go to www.charliesdodge.com.

4) Our friends at KBell socks contacted us to say that they are going to resume sending us socks. They have a terrific, wide-ranging inventory available for viewing at www.kbellsocks.com. Check them out if you are looking for a fun holiday gift -- or you just want to treat yourself with a major splash of color and warmth for your feet!

If you would like to help Hannah reach our goal of 200,000 pairs of socks, please contact us! You can call 419-931-4757, find us on Facebook, or click on one of this website's tabs in the "How You Can Help" section. Socks can be donated at several Toledo-area locations, such as:

The Pharmacy Counter (3 locations)
Brown Automotive Group, 5625 W. Central Ave.
Perrysburg Messenger Journal, 117 E. Second St.
Cousino Harris DKI, 26901 Eckel Rd., Perrysburg
Jeffrey P. Ogg, CPA, 4114 Secor Rd., Toledo

Click on "Find A Drop-Off Point" for a list of all locations. Thank you!

The Andersons gives a generous gift to Hannah's Socks

Doris — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:01:19 +0000

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!

Perrysburg location of Wal-Mart helps Hannah's Socks

Vic — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:00:11 +0000

This holiday season, we thank Wal-Mart Stores. Through their Perrysburg location, we received $500 to help Hannah's Socks continue our mission of warming hearts and feet. This is, as their commercial says, one of the "good works" for which Wal-Mart is known. Visit www.walmart.com to learn more.

Hannah's Socks has some good in the works, too. Our 2011 goal is to collect 200,000 pairs, and with just under three weeks left, we need roughly 13,000 more pairs to make it. Will you help us reach our goal? Check out the "How You Can Help" section of our website, and click on a tab to learn more. Thank You, Wal-Mart -- and Happy Holidays to everyone!