Three years ago, eleven-year-old Jackson Bogardus decided to start a local sock drive, “SOCKTOBER”, for the month of October. He learned that socks are one of the items most needed in homeless shelters so he is collecting new socks for both adults and children and donating them to Inspirica in Stamford and other local charities. Inspirica seeks to break the cycle of homelessness by providing the programs and services that help their clients achieve – and maintain – permanent housing and stability in their lives.
Last year, Jackson held his 2nd annual sock drive called Socktober during the month of October in the Greenwich, CT Community and collected 8,380 pairs of new socks for Inspirica in Stamford, CT. The sock company Bombas contacted Jackson and also donated pairs of socks to support his drive.
“I am so proud of Jackson’s effort with his drive and Jackson hopes to inspire other kids to get involved helping others,” said his father, Bill.
Jackson’s SOCKTOBER donation bins can be found throughout the Greenwich community. In addition, socks can be purchased and donated at Threads and Treads. Let’s help Jackson reach his goal of collecting 2000 pairs of socks by the end of this month (in three days!).
Bins are available at the below locations for you to bring socks to donate: Threads and Treads – Greenwich; Aux Delices – Riverside; Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group – Greenwich; Riverside School (for students only); Eastern Middle School (for students only); and the Greenwich Botanical Center – Cos Cob. Visit https://www.jacksonssocktober.com/ online for more information.
