The 2025-Sock-It-To-‘Em campaign gives over 7,000 pairs of socks

The 2025 Sock It To ’Em campaign delivered between seven and eight thousand pairs of socks to those in need. On Thursday, recipient organizations left with their bags full of donations. Now marking its 25th year, the program collected socks from November 3 through December 18. Gail Petrie, the program’s founder, explains how many socks the campaign has delivered since its inception. 

The donation delivery event took place at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre

 

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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