There are so many things we love about being apart of the blogging community.
The friendships, the inspiration, the amazing ideas.
BUT, above all, we love being apart of a community that rallies together to support and care for each other.
And bloggers banding together? Well, look out! There’s no end to what we can do, right?
Laura Khulmann, a blogger of The Shed and member of Hometalk, who lives in Little Egg Harbour, New Jersey, was fortunate that her neighbourhood was spared with only minor damages. But just a few minutes down the road, entire areas were wiped out including Mystic Island, Osborne Island, and Tuckerton Beach. Long Beach Island, just across the bay, also suffered extraordinary damage just as every barrier island and shore town up and down New Jersey’s once beautiful coastline has.
Laura couldn’t stop thinking about something her sister-in-law (volunteering at the local hurricane shelter) told her:
That people were walking around barefoot and just wanted a pair of socks.
Even as donations started to pour in to the shelter, Laura couldn’t get the idea of warm socks out of her head. She wanted to collect some warmth on a large scale for the viciims of Sandy, and shared her idea with me and our fellow blogging friends on Hometalk. Our network of Hometalk bloggers includes several members living in New Jersey who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. We embraced the idea enthusiastically with offers of help to bring this idea to fruition.
Visit Laura’s post HERE on the tragedy. Pictures and video clip included.
So here we are. Our mission is a simple one. And has a fast turn-around time too.
We want to provide socks to warm one’s feet, gloves to warm one’s hands, and winter hats to warm one’s head. All to warm one’s soul. NOW.
That is a wonderful initiative. I love to see how bloggers step up and get things done in times of crisis!! Makes me proud to be part of the blogging community. Thanks for sharing the info.
Makes us proud as well! Heather
Have the socks and ready to mail!!….
yea! It’s such a worthy cause. Thanks Shirley! Heather
Such a great idea. I would never have thought about a need for socks. Heading out to get some today!
Thank you so much Shari! We appreciate it. God bless!
Heather
My husband and I have a special account for times such as these. Thank you for giving us a way to help those in need.
A big box of hats, gloves and socks will be in the mail tomorrow.
God bless!
Thank you so much Nancy! It is so appreciated! God bless!
Heather
The big box of “love” was sent from Oklahoma this morning. 😀 Everyone is in our prayers!! Especially with the new storm. Yikes. :/
Thank you SO much Nancy! It is so appreciated! The first shipments sent are already gone! They need so much right now.
Heather
i packed a box of shoes, what goes better with socks. they are lovingly used but i know they still have alot of life left in them. also a couple of coats. hope someone can use them.
Thank you Cheryl!
It is so appreciated! The fist shipment was gone immediately, so they really need everything we send! Heather
I have shared on Twitter and Facebook. Will blog post about this soon! What an amazing way to give back!! Thanks for the opportunity.
Than you Kelley! Appreciate it so much!
Heather
Excellent initiative!