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About Us

In 2019, 10-year-old Declan Cassidy wanted to start a sock drive to help the Homeless. That year he collected almost 1000 pairs of socks! He personally handed out donations to: Never Surrender Hope, Women Against Abuse and the Veteran's Multi-Service Center. His compassion to help others continues to grow. Follow Declan's journey and support the mission.

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2021 About

Extrordinary Growth and Opportunity

Declan and the crew of volunteers collected new pairs of socks, and numerous hats, gloves, scarves, coats and clothing!
  • Men's socks 8,199
  • Women's socks 6,639
  • Children's socks 5,213

Delivery:

Veteran's Multi-Service Center 2,000
Caring for Friends 2,300
Prevention Point 2,000
Bucks County Emergency Shelter 2,500
Safe Space    500
St. Mark's Church 2,000
Drueding Center    500
The Love Lot    200
Never Surrender Hope 2,000
Iron Legacy and Outreach    210
IThrive 2,500
2020 About

Help in All Sizes

In 2020, Declan knew his work wasn't done and he got started on his 2nd (now) annual sock drive. Final collection count was over 9,200 new items and too many to count used items!

Collection:

Children's socks 1,892
Men's socks 3,389
Women's socks 3,942
Uncounted used items Socks, hats, gloves, clothing, and shoes
2019 About

In the Beginning

In 2019, 10-year-old Declan Cassidy wanted to start a sock drive to help the Homeless; that year he received around 1000 pairs. He donated to Never Surrender Hope, Women Against Abuse and Veteran's Multi-Service Center and handed out socks himself. His compassion to help other grew from there.

Collection:

Children's socks 214 Children's slippers 4
Adult slippers 10 Robes 9
Children's hats/gloves 38 Children's PJs 6
Blankets 34 Adult gloves/hats/scarves 15
Men's socks 352 Women's socks 440
Uncounted used items Socks, clothing for women and children and books

2022 Socks for the Streets Board

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Declan CassidyFounder

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Jennifer Malazita President

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Ivette LeonardoVice President

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Amber FinneganSecretary

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Victoria BispelsTreasurer

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Maria Zimmerman-CulpBoard Member Chair

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John TsiaknisBoard Member

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We thank our sponsors for their support year-after-year!

Caring for Friends

Caring for Friends

Providing food and friendship to homebound & medically compromised seniors, kids, and families across the five counties of Greater Philadelphia.

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