Youngsters collecting warm socks for the homeless

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A grade 5 student from Deep Cove Elementary is collecting socks and warm winter items for the family at Our Place.

Jada said she is collecting socks and more because a lot of people have things better than others and this is one way of giving back to the community. “And if I can reach my goal,” she continued, “I know I can set the bar higher next year.”

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Source: Victoria News

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