America’s No. 1 basic apparel brand enters ninth year of
bringing comfort to those living homeless by supporting agencies
fighting homelessness in every state, expanding program beyond the
holiday season and launching online giving initiative
Simple things can bring great comfort to those living without
shelter.
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That is why America’s No. 1 basic apparel, underwear and sock
brand is donating 225,000 pairs of socks to organizations fighting
homelessness across the United States in its ninth year of
sponsoring the Hanes National Sock Drive. Hanes is continuing to
partner with national agencies, including The Salvation Army,
Invisible People and Covenant House, while increasing the local
impact of the program by engaging directly with at least one agency
in every state to distribute the apparel. Since the program’s
inception in 2009, Hanes has provided more than 2.5 million pairs
of socks – the most requested item by relief agencies – to help the
homeless.
“Most of us take basic apparel for granted, but we know a clean
pair of socks can mean a lot to those experiencing homelessness,”
said Sidney Falken, chief branding officer, HanesBrands. “Although
we can’t solve this chronic issue facing our country, we are
committed to bringing a little comfort to those who need it
most.”
The brand also announced that the National Sock Drive program
will expand beyond the holiday season to a yearlong effort. In
addition to conducting outreach events throughout the year, Hanes
has introduced the ability for individuals to participate in the
program. Visit www.hanes.com/donate to purchase socks ($1), women’s
underwear ($1), men’s underwear ($1.50) and bras ($6) that will be
distributed in needed styles and sizes by The Salvation Army. On
www.hanes.com/sockdrive, visitors can also learn more about
homelessness and get information about the organizations
participating in the sock drive.
Among those agencies are Covenant House, Family Promise of
Coastal Alabama and HOPE Services Hawaii.
"We're so grateful that Hanes has again chosen our young people
at Covenant House as the recipients of their amazing generosity
through the brand’s National Sock Drive," said Kevin Ryan,
president and CEO of the New York-based national agency serving
homeless and at-risk youth. "The young people overcoming
homelessness at Covenant House are good, brave, resilient,
hard-working kids. What many of them have not had in their lives is
someone who cares. With this drive, our friends at Hanes are
delivering much-needed financial assistance to Covenant House by
supplying practical clothing for our kids. Just as important,
the brand is sending a message to our kids that they are not alone,
that there are people who care. When our kids hear that
message, there is nothing they cannot achieve."
Family Promise of Coastal Alabama, located in Mobile, provides
temporary shelter and related services and support to families as
they work to achieve and sustain independence.
“Families at FPCA work hard to make home a reality again,” said
Diane J. McCaskey, executive director. “As they struggle to get
back on their feet, many remain unable to afford a simple pair of
socks. And while we know that socks can help keep people healthy
and moving forward, our agency never has enough of them. That is
why we are so grateful to be a recipient of the Hanes National Sock
Drive.”
Hilo-based HOPE Services Hawaii offers housing-focused
programs and services to families and individuals experiencing
homelessness, while supporting their success toward permanent
housing and self-sufficiency.
"We're excited to partner with Hanes, and appreciate the brand’s
commitment to helping us serve our homeless community," said
Kristen Alice, director of community relations.
Local organizations distributing Hanes socks include:
Alabama (Mobile) Family Promise of Coastal Alabama
Alaska (Anchorage) Brother Francis Shelter Arkansas (Fayetteville)
7 Hills Center Arizona (Phoenix) Phoenix Rescue Mission California
(Bell) The Salvation Army California (Hollywood) Covenant House
California (Los Angeles) Los Angeles Mission Street Symphony
California (Oakland) Covenant House California (San Diego) Father
Joe’s Village Colorado (Denver) Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Connecticut (Waterbury) St. Vincent DePaul Delaware (Wilmington)
The Salvation Army District of Columbia Miriam’s Kitchen
Covenant House
Florida (Fort Lauderdale) Covenant House Florida (Tampa) The
Salvation Army Georgia (Atlanta) Covenant House
Nicholas House
Hawaii (Hilo) HOPE Services Hawaii Idaho (Boise) Interfaith
Sanctuary Shelter Illinois (Chicago) Covenant House The Night
Ministry The Salvation Army Indiana (Indianapolis) Wheeler Mission
Iowa (Iowa City) Shelter House Kansas (Topeka) Topeka Rescue
Mission Kentucky (Bowling Green) HOTEL INC Louisiana (New Orleans)
Covenant House UNITY of Greater New Orleans Maine (Bangor) Bangor
Area Homeless Shelter Maryland (Baltimore) Baltimore Station
Massachusetts (Boston) Pine Street Inn Michigan (Detroit) Covenant
House Minnesota (Minneapolis) St. Stephen’s Street Outreach
Mississippi (Vicksburg) Warren County Children’s Shelter Missouri
(St. Louis) Students-in-Transition (St. Louis School Board) Montana
(Billings) Montana Rescue Mission Nebraska (Omaha) Siena/Francis
House Nevada (Las Vegas) Caridad New Hampshire (Plymouth) Bridge
House Homeless Shelter and Veterans’ Support New Jersey (Newark)
Covenant House New Mexico (Albuquerque) Joy Junction New York (New
York) Covenant House North Carolina (Charlotte) Men’s Shelter of
Charlotte North Carolina (Winston-Salem) The Salvation Army
Samaritan Ministries North Dakota (Bismarck) Ministry on the
Margins Ohio (Cincinnati) Shelter House Ohio (Cleveland) The City
Mission Men’s Crisis Center Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) City Rescue
Mission Oregon (Portland) Central City Concern Pennsylvania
(Philadelphia) Covenant House Pennsylvania (Wilkes-Barre) The
Salvation Army Rhode Island (Providence) Crossroads Rhode Island
South Carolina (Columbia) Transitions South Dakota (Sioux Falls)
Bishop Dudley Hospitality House Tennessee (Nashville) Open Table
Texas (Austin) Mobile Loaves and Fishes Texas (Dallas) The Stewpot
Texas (Houston) Covenant House Utah (Salt Lake City) The Road House
Vermont (Burlington) Committee On Temporary Shelter Virginia
(Richmond) The Salvation Army Washington (Seattle) Seattle Homeless
Outreach West Virginia (Charleston) Union Mission Wisconsin
(Milwaukee) The Guest House Wyoming (Casper) Wyoming Rescue Mission
The Hanes National Sock Drive is part of Hanes for Good, the
corporate responsibility program of Hanes’ parent company,
HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI).
Hanes
Hanes, America's No. 1 apparel brand, is a leading brand of
intimate apparel, underwear, sleepwear, socks and casual apparel.
Hanes products can be found at leading retailers nationwide
and online direct to consumers at www.Hanes.com.
HanesBrands
HanesBrands is a socially responsible leading marketer of
everyday basic innerwear and activewear apparel in the Americas,
Europe, Australia and Asia-Pacific. The company markets T-shirts,
bras, panties, shapewear, underwear, socks, hosiery, and activewear
under some of the world’s strongest apparel brands, including
Hanes, Champion, Maidenform, DIM, Bali, Playtex, Bonds, JMS/Just My
Size, Nur Die/Nur Der, L’eggs, Lovable, Wonderbra, Berlei,
Alternative, Gear for Sports, and Bras N Things. More information
about the company and its award-winning corporate social
responsibility initiatives can be found at www.Hanes.com/corporate.
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