Oxford scouts donate to Soldier Socks

Oxford scouts donate to Soldier Socks

04/14/2010

OXFORD – Oxford Girl Scout Troop 60219 recently attended a press conference at the legislative office building in Hartford for their efforts to collect socks for soldiers stationed overseas.

The scouts were invited by Christopher Meek, founder of Soldier Socks, a non-profit organization based in Connecticut that collects tube socks, baby wipes and sunscreen for troops.

The scouts conducted a two-week donation drive with the help of Great Oak Middle School’s Student Council, led by Kara Ryan; Oxford High School’s Advisory Class, led by Wendy Valleau; and Quaker Farms School Principal Rachel Cacace.

Peak Fitness of Seymour provided support and donations.

The collection amounted to more than 1,000 pairs of socks, 46 sunscreen bottles, 13,300 sheets of baby wipes and a monetary donation of $83. The Girl Scouts, Oxford Service Unit, also donated $250.

While attending the conference, Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele invited the scouts to his private office where he discussed the impact of their contributions.

Following the conference, the scouts toured the Capitol.

Those seeking additional information about Soldier Socks may visit www.soldiersocks.com.

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‘Socks’ raises $600 at Dick’s

‘Socks’ raises $600 at Dick’s

Posted on Mar 31, 2010 by Andrew Timothy in News, Organizations

While most students go to Dickerman’s Ale House Bar (Andale) in Hamden for drinking and socializing, the students who attended on March 26 were there for a cause.

Senior Chris Kito and Tom Abell, a Yale senior, in conjunction with independent student-run organization ICON, held a fundraiser at Dickerman’s for Soldier Socks, a charity that buys socks at wholesale price and sends them to American troops in battlefields overaseas. Students were asked to donate $5 to the charity in return for all-you-can-eat buffalo wings, beverages, and an array of salad bar appetizers.

The purpose of Soldier Socks purpose is to alleviate the health issues soldiers have run into by purchasing clean socks at wholesale prices through charitable donations. Kito has been involved with Soldier Socks since last September, after befriending Chris Meek, founder and chairman of Soldier Socks.

“It is essential to support our troops overseas who are in harm’s way and defending liberty,” Kito said. “Socks are something small which can have a huge impact on a soldier’s life.”

They were able to get Dick’s to agree to hold the event because “they are very supportive of the cause and the Quinnipiac community in general,” Kito said.

More than 100 students attended the event, and more than $600 was raised.

“I was hoping for the best yet preparing for the worst,” Kito said. “I was thrilled by the support of the QU community, which demonstrates that contrary to popular perception, Bobcats are involved and care deeply about world issues. Many of these soldiers are in our age group as contemporaries, which makes the issue all the more personal.”

ICON, a startup group on campus, got involved with the help of its program coordinator, Lou Brookins, a QU alumnus.

“We chose to work with Chris Kito to bring the event to Dick’s because it is a close, convenient, well-established venue frequented by members of the QU community,” said junior Ryan McAssey, ICON president.

“This kind of event raised a substantial amount of money to a valuable cause in our national community,” McAssey said. “This kind of service and generation of awareness is what members of ICON are all about, and we look forward to continuing to help in the future.”

Junior Ryan Floum attended the event “to support a noble cause while enjoying myself around my friends in the QU community,” he said.

“The food, the atmosphere, and the enthusiasm helped make the event successful.”

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[Video] Hartford (WTNH) News Channel 8: Hartford lawmakers collect donations for Rocky Hill veterans home

Hartford (WTNH) News Channel 8: Hartford lawmakers collect donations for Rocky Hill veterans home

Sandra Reichman reporting:

Hartford lawmakers spent the morning collecting donations for a veterans home in Rocky Hill.

It was all part of the 7th annual “State Capitol Secret Santa Collection,” which collects socks and other daily need items for hundreds of local veterans residing at the state facility.

“We are supporting the 500 plus veterans residing at the Rocky Hill facility and they continue to need basic personal items,” said Plainville State Rep. Betty Boukus.

This year, donations are also being accepted for ” soldiersocks.com ,” a website which ships tube socks to active service people in Iraq and Afganistan.

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Fedele to help local group pack items for troops

Fedele to help local group pack items for troops

 

Dec 4, 2009

With Christmas fast approaching, several statewide leaders including Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele (R) will be assisting SolderSocks.com on Saturday, December 5 to pack up items such as baby wipes and socks to send to troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Students from Fairfield University will also be on hand to help pack the items.

The packing event will be held at the Stamford home of SoldierStrong founder Chris Meek; 20 Middle Ridge Road; Stamford from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Earlier this year, Meek launched SoldierStrong.com, a 501(c)(3) organization, to help troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq have access to basic hygienic items.

Since SoldierStrong’ inception, the group has shipped over a ton of baby wipes and tube socks to soldiers, greatly increasing the number of units that receive similar contributions. Additionally, SoldierStrong has teamed up with three community businesses – Stamford’s Hope Street Pharmacy, Athlete’s Foot also in Stamford, and the UPS store in Norwalk. The Stamford Fire Department has donated to SoldierStrong and will be placing bins in locations where they accept donations for their annual Toys for Tots drive during the holiday season.

“The men and women put their lives on the lines for their fellow Americans yet they need basic necessities such as baby wipes to clean themselves, and tube socks because of the rough and difficult terrain and weather they are exposed to,” said Meek. “Giving to Soldiersocks.com in any denomination is a simple thing to do and the help it delivers to our soldiers is priceless. Through this organization, each and every one of us can make a real difference to the life of a soldier.”

SoldierStrong.com has garnered tremendous attention and support from several elected officials throughout Fairfield County.

“SoldierStrong.com is our community at its best. Our great men and women who wear the military uniform are working with unparalleled professionalism, patriotism, and selfless sacrifice for our nation,” said State Representative Gerald Fox (D-146). “Anything that can be done to improve the quality of life for our brave soldiers is truly a noble endeavor. I wish SoldierStrong.com continued growth and success.”

“I believe that the SoldierStrong.com program is a great way to support our troops over in Iraq and Afghanistan. New socks are are a precious commodity in the battlefield. I urge others to participate in this worthwhile endeavor,” added State Representative Livvy Floren (R-149).

Meek has partnered with Marine Air Lift Unit 49 and Air National Guard unit out of Stewart Air Base in nearby Newburgh, NY to arrange shipping the items at no cost which will mean even more baby wipes and socks headed to units.

In October, Stamford Elementary schools held drives while several Connecticut colleges and universities will conduct drives on campus in the future – Fairfield University; Yale University; University of Connecticut; Wesleyan College; Western Connecticut State University and Quinnipiac University.

For more information, log on onto: www.soldiersocks.com

Information as of December 2, 2009

* Are shipping to 8 Marine Units in Afghanistan

* Have distributed over 7,000 pounds of socks and wipes from donations

* Have held drives at every Stamford elementary school

* Z100 Nationally syndicated/NYC-based) has sponsored a drive for us since Veteran’s Day (on air December 3rd)

* Connecticut State University system will be holding drives for us in December

* Stamford Fire Department donated $500 worth of socks and wipes

* Stamford Police Department is holding a drive at all precincts now

* Long Ridge of Stamford (Nursing Home) is holding drive for month of November

* Peoples United Bank in Greenwich and Cos Cob have held drives

* Quinnipiac University, Yale University, University of Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University, Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University will be holding drives on campus in November or December

* The State Capitol Building in Hartford is holding a drive during the month of December as their main Holiday Drive

* Working with 26 Baptist Churches in South Carolina for their Youth Group drive

* Working with private high School in Miami for a drive

* Knights of Columbus incorporating into their national Veteran’s Memorial Dinner

* Every possible demographic is currently involved – pre-schools, churches, temples, community centers, civic groups, small business owners, NYSE-listed global corporations

 

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