Campaign socks away hosiery for the homeless

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Calling all socks! Fairfield United is holding a sock fundraiser for Our Place.

For people living on the streets and on their feet all day, a good pair of socks can be as important as a meal. That’s why a Victoria church minister is embarking on a campaign to collect 365,000 pairs of socks for the needy.

Read the article: Campaign socks away hosiery for the homeless

Source: Times Colonist

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