Cool Aid, Kia join forces to raise money for 10,000 pairs of socks For people experiencing homelessness, a clean pair of warm socks is much more than an item of clothing — they are the best defence against skin infections, nail diseases or trench foot.
Over the years, the campaign has given away more than 132,500 pairs of socks, which are distributed through more than 20 organizations from Victoria to Nanaimo, including on Salt Spring Island.Foot health can mean anything from basic maintenance to sores and lesions that can become infected and even lead to amputation if not caught in time, Guarasci said.
Recipients, announced at a ceremony Oct.
All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition, and award recipients will receive a trophy. The recipient of the Emerging Leader award will also receive $5,000 to donate to a not-for-profit organization of their choice. Grants available for Indigenous projects A new pilot project is offering $300,000 in grant funding this fall for local Nations and Indigenous organizations to build social, cultural and legal infrastructure. There will also be an open house at the Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion, Nov. 10.