Last year, The Josie Dye Show and Socks4Souls Canada teamed up during the holiday season and collected thousands of new, warm socks from the good people of the GTA.  This year, we want to do it again!
 
Indie 88 is proud to present the Josie Dye Show’s Socks for the Streets. The Josie Dye Show would like to make sure that each and every one of these 7,000 people have warm feet this holiday season. With the full weight of Indie88 behind them, The Josie Dye Show is now initiating the second annual Socks for the Streets campaign to raise 35,000 pairs of socks before Christmas.
Here's how you can help!
Socks 4 Souls Canada is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to contributing warmth, comfort, dignity, mobility and health to homeless people by providing them with new clean socks. We recognize the importance of good foot health and how it can impact one's ability to seek food, shelter, medical care and other social services.
Why are socks so important?
  • Socks are the most needed but least donated item of clothing to homeless shelters.  
  • Over 20% of medical problems experienced by homeless people are related to foot care.
  • Walking is the primary form of transportation for homeless people. Good, clean socks help promote good foot care and allow them to better access food, shelter, medical and housing services. 
What type of socks are needed?
We accept NEW socks, and prefer that they be adult, male, cotton socks. These are the most versatile and requested by organizations that serve homeless people.
How can I help?
where do the socks go?
The socks get distributed to homeless shelters, out of the cold programs and other organizations that support homeless people. The distribution area originated in Toronto, and has grown into the Southwestern Ontario region. Our goal is to become a national organization distributing socks across Canada.
how do i request socks to donate?
If you are an organization that supports homeless people, you can submit a request. We ask that you make every effort to pick up the socks as our distribution network is limited. 
Why do you need so many socks?
Since laundry facilities are not typically available, multiple pairs of socks are required over the course of a year.
Why are new socks so important?
New socks minimize the possibility of frostbite, and reduce the risk of cellulitis, impetigo, fungal infection, trench foot and skin breakdown. ​​

Recent Events

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Homeless Connect Toronto Event
On October 28, 2018 we will be joining many other organizations that provide support & services for homeless people. This one day event at the Mattamy Athletic Centre will provide on site health, housing, employment and education services. We received a generous donation of Heat Holder Socks, that we will be distributing at the event. ​
Inaugural Sock Distribution Event
On November 3rd, 2018 we have invited homeless shelters and organizations throughout southwestern Ontario to pick up socks at our storage location and stock their shelves for the upcoming season. Our volunteers will help deliver the socks to organizations that cannot pick them up.
Click here to read more about it.

Corporate Supporters & Initiatives
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In 2008, Heat Holders were became the warmest thermal sock in the world. For our 10th Anniversary, we have committed to continually help those in need with the Make Life Warmer Project. ​
At Sparkrock we are inspired by how our customers make the world a better place and believe that collectively we can create a "spark" for the greater good.   We have committed to to donating one pair socks for every pair of spark socks that we send to new and prospective clients. Please support our initiative by making a monetary donation.