Sock manufacturer Lift23 Corp has met surpassed its goal of donating 23,000 pairs of socks to kids in NYC homeless shelters, ultimately donating 24,100. In addition, Lift23 has donated another 7,000 pairs of socks to organizations that serve underprivileged children all over the country.
Upon its founding in 2014, LIFT23’s initial goal was to donate a pair of socks for every pair of ski/snow socks it sells. The socks would be donated to the 23,000 homeless children in New York City shelters (hence the name LIFT23). Socks are one of the most requested and least donated items to homeless shelters. Originally focused on children in New York City shelters, LIFT23 has expanded to partner with key retailers nationwide to increase sock donations in more cities.
“We deeply thank all of our retailers and their incredible sales staffs for recommending LIFT23 socks and telling our story,” said Lift23 founder Ed Del Guerico.
“Every year Ed makes our children happy with the wonderful donation he brings. We are so grateful to him and the LIFT23 staff who are commitment to providing warm socks for our children in our programs. Once again thank you,” added Ana Sanchez Executive Director HELP Bronx Crotona & Crotona II.
“Receiving new socks for the first day of school brought smiles to the kids’ faces. We are so grateful for LIFT23’s dedication to serving homeless children in New York City,” said Stacy Ann Rose-Telford, Executive Director at WINNYC, Powers Family Residence.
Photo: Lift23 founder Ed Del Guerico disseminating donated socks
