McGregor Socks Generously Donates 10,000 Pairs to Homeless
In its most generous gift yet to the Capital Region, McGregor Socks has donated 10,000 pairs of new socks to start 2012, that will be given away to people who are homeless and at risk by dozens of local social service agencies (list enclosed). In total, the company has given over 40,000 pairs of socks to the community since 2005, thanks to a partnership begun by Avodah, the social action group of Congregation Emanu-El.
The first socks of this shipment will be shared at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, 231 Regina Avenue in Saanich, at 8:45 am on Monday, January 30. In attendance will be Bruce Parisian (Friendship Centre), Councillor Susan Brice (Saanich), Michael Bloomfield (Avodah, representing the donor), Rabbi Harry Brechner (Congregation Emanu-El), Mayor Dean Fortin (Victoria) and Don McTavish (Cool Aid).
Shipping of this gift was sponsored by Richard Hughes (VP, RBC Dominion Securities) and an anonymous donor acting through the Victoria Foundation.
