The 519Pledge is a sure sign of fall.
Each fall, 519Pursuit launches a community initiative called The 519Pledge For Socks. The 519pledge happens from October 1st-November 15th each year. The initiative was brought to light to change the conversation around homelessness leading into the colder months of the year. 519Pursuit encourages folks in the community to take the pledge to obtain 519 pairs of new socks to donate. Each individual or team begins a conversation with their friends, families and networks for six weeks to raise awareness of items that could support those facing homelessness with an immediate ask of a donation of new socks. When an individual or team registers to participate in the 519Pledge For Socks they are sent a Campaign Tool Kit to walk them through 6 weeks of leading conversations, networking support and being an advocate for friends facing homelessness. There are social media images to share, posters to print and conversation starters all readily available to the pledger to support a successful campaign.
Will you help 519Pursuit donate 100,000 + pairs of socks in 2024-2025?
Did you know?
Since the launch of The 519Pledge For Socks in 2019 we have raised over 428,000 pairs of socks to provide for friends facing homelessness and extreme poverty in our community. This year (2024) is going to be a fun year to participate. We are on track to donating our 519,000th pair of socks. If together as a community we can raise 91,000 pairs of socks in our 7th year campaigning then we will be able to donate our 519,000th pair of socks! We look forward to a successful campaign with YOU!
Looking for a group activity to support? Have you heard of the 519Pledge? Small actions make big impact. We look forward to your participation.
