Hanes warms feet and hearts
This winter, Hanes stepped up in big way. Thanks to their incredible generosity, GIVIT delivered hundreds of brand-new socks to Ruah Community Services in Perth. Ruah works tirelessly to support people doing it tough - those sleeping rough, seeking safety, and striving for stability. These socks will help keep people warm, safe, and hopeful during the harsh winter months.
A simple pair of socks can mean warmth, safety, and hope. Thanks to Hanes’ incredible generosity, hundreds of brand-new socks are now helping people doing it tough in Perth. Together, we’re making winter a little kinder.
Why foot care matters when you're sleeping rough
When thinking about homelessness, we often picture the big challenges - finding shelter, food, and safety. But there’s another urgent need that rarely makes headlines: foot health.
For people sleeping rough, especially during winter, healthy feet can mean the difference between mobility and immobility, between hope and despair.
For individuals experiencing homelessness, foot hygiene is actually a crucial priority as they're often walking big distances every day, with their feet being their main means of transport.
Without proper care, feet are vulnerable to frostbite, infections, and painful conditions that can lead to long-term health issues. Something as small as a blister can become a dangerous wound without access to clean socks or dry shoes. Every step matters, and every step hurts when your feet aren’t protected.
Hanes' donations made a huge impact on communities.
The socks were delivered to Ruah Community Services.
The power of partnership
At GIVIT, we believe that kindness is contagious.
Every day, we connect generous Australians with real requests from people in need. Sometimes those requests are big - like furniture for a family escaping domestic violence. Sometimes they’re simple essentials - like socks for someone sleeping rough. But every single one matters. Every single one changes a life.
GIVIT’s partnership with Hanes is a powerful example of how businesses can create meaningful change in their communities. Hanes shares our belief that dignity starts with the basics - and their commitment to providing essential items like socks reflects that. By joining forces, we’re able to reach more people doing it tough and deliver practical support that restores hope. Together, we’re proving that when compassion meets action, even the smallest items can have an extraordinary impact.
And that’s why we’re so passionate about stories like this. Because they remind us that sometimes, the smallest things make the biggest difference.
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