Our Smiling Neighbours at MPA Society

Molly and The Sock Granny

Our neighbours would like to say "thank you" for all the sock donations that bring a little comfort to their lives but more than that it warms their heart that we care for each other.

The staff photo has in the Back row Trevor, Carole and Ed who are Mental Health Care Workers and then Molly C. who is a Homeless Outreach Worker.
Front row is Miriah who is a Homeless Outreach Worker and Molly Mac who is the Art Therapist and Recreation Therapist for the MPA.




25 Appreciation Awards were given to members of MPA. Heartfelt cheering and applause rang through the room for everyone who won an Award. Each award was a major accomplishment and well deserved.

Four people gave me permission to publish their photograph and help me give a " smiling face" to the socks that have been donated.
Some spoke of the love they felt from the socks you donated when someone cared enough to donate soft extra warm socks.

On the left is Cheryl for “her caring and helpful spirit with others"

Left-- Patti and her award was for “her positive attitude and fun personality"

Right -- Terry and his Award was for “making us laugh”

Left -- Vicki and her award was for “her wonderful smile”

My Greatest Privilege Ever!

February 24, 2015 I was invited to a very special event at the MPA Resource Centre where I had been donating socks to the needy mentally ill and the homeless. I was excited to attend to finally meet in person some of these courageous people that have been getting some comfort from the over 1400 pairs of socks my family, friends and I have collected.

I will always remember my hour with everyone as they are such an example of caring and giving support to one another for important accomplishments by giving Certificates of Appreciation. There was about 25 categories and in house members of MPA voted for members they felt excelled in each category. There was a category called the "Brightest Smile" and the winner was so thrilled to get a Certificate for her smile! What a heart touching event.

I am most pleased to have the honour of being part their celebration.
Tnank you!

The Total is 1403 pairs of Socks and more Promised

February 6, 2015 We celebrated our Sock drive with another NEW total of 1403 pairs of socks with more still promised.
I am completely overwhelmed by so many generous, caring people that just keep giving from all walks of life. Everyone from professional businesses to students. Everyone talked to everyone they know and friends of friends plus customers of Starbucks where 2 Starbucks gave us a handy drop-off locations where new and used socks could be left where 2 of the clerks (Amanda and Barb) could deliver the socks to me personally.

Molly from MPA and Barb from Starbucks at Granville Island, Vancouver.

Thank You!

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Socks for the Homeless in NY Snowstorm

Incredible stories are coming to our attention how the people of NYC were busy helping the needy during the winter storm.
The volunteers were out delivering food and warm winter clothing and blankets. One group recieved a donation of 3000 pairs of socks for the homeless!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/27/blizzard-nyc-homeless_n_6555268.html?utm_hp_ref=impact

We Will End Our Sock Collecting Season with a Fifties Sock Hop

The photograph to the left is from the final Sock Hop of last year. (2013-14)
We set the date for Feb 6 Friday to be our last official day for collecting socks this season. We will reveal our final total and share some of the stories generated by this years amazing "1000 pairs of socks" campaign. Please drop off your sock donations to
Drop-off Locations:
Granville Island Starbucks, for Barb
Starbucks 1855 Burrard St, for Amanda
Terraces on 7th-Front Desk, for Sock Granny

Next Blog will be after our Fifties Sock Hop celebration.

To all Grandmothers - "Thank you!": Vancouver, BC Skyline View

Thank you for your support!



To all Grandmothers - "Thank you!": Vancouver, BC Skyline View

Here it is Our New Sock Record!

Total pairs of Socks on December 17, 2014 is:

Drum roll please......