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Helping the homeless by providing socks

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:
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A local woman's effort has supplied homeless people across the country with nearly 4,200 pairs of socks. Theresa Tese founded Comfort Socks, a charity that collects and delivers socks to the homeless. She made a delivery Monday to Early Bread Ministry at the Church of Saint Peter the Fisherman in Wilmington. Comfort Socks has supplied socks to people as far away as New Mexico, New York City, and Florida. Tese says socks are one of the items homeless people say they need most. "This is something I know will help them, and if I just concentrate on one thing, just do the socks, then someone else does something else, and pretty much it'll all get done." You can donate socks, money, or your time to Comfort Socks by visiting their web site.

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Wonderful work!

Submitted by Robbie (not verified) on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 3:46am.
It's so good to see what a wonderful work can come out of an act of obediance. It is so encouraging and kindness is very much needed in the world today.
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Comfort Socks

Submitted by Sher (not verified) on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 9:33pm.
Keep up the good work Theresa! You provide a fantastic service to those who need it the most. The Comfort that your socks provide, while the people are working so hard to get ahead is satisfaction enough, for you and for all of us who serve as homeless peoples advocates. May your ego be bolstered by your glorious ministry and not be swayed by the naysayers:,)
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Your encouragment is a great inspiration

Submitted by Comfort Socks - Theresa (not verified) on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 7:14pm.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. Be assured Comfort Socks will continue to move forward with the help of people like you, with a sincere heart to help others. God Bless You, and May God help the naysayer person's heart become softened to those in need, regardless of circumstance.
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You shall know them by their fruits

Submitted by Commonsensenotc... on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 5:41pm.
..and if the fruit is rotten, it stinks. You continue your efforts to subsidize irresponsible behavior. I'll continue to help those who are in need because of fate, not because of self-destructive behavior...
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Oh be quiet. Mental illness

Submitted by Guest123 (not verified) on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:44pm.

Oh be quiet. Mental illness is not irresponsible or self destructive behavior. Neither is being a Veteran.Look up the stats. Most homeless are one of the above. You obviously do not know what you are talking about.

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Good Work, Comfort Socks

Submitted by Lew (not verified) on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 2:10pm.
What a great organization. Your doing a good job. As for the comments made by "commonsensenotcommontoday", The reason that someone is homeless is not at issue. We are not to judge if their choices that led them where they are now, were right or wrong. One who responds with help and compassion without judgement or prejudice should be commended. You say these people are on their own. That is exactly why they need help. Perhaps you did not mess up your life through lack of character, self-disciplne, and common sense. Someone who lacks these things should not be denied a little compassion or comfort from Comfort Socks.
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You're an enabler

Submitted by Commonsensenotc... on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 4:55pm.
By accepting their irresponsible, self-destructive behavior, you are condoning it.
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Socks?

Submitted by Commonsensenotc... on Mon, 07/13/2009 - 6:10pm.
With all due respect, ma'am, most of them need a bath, re-hab/de-tox, and psychiatric couseling FAR more than socks. They probably sell the socks to buy crack or cheap wine.
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Comfort Socks

Submitted by Pastor Ray Nix (not verified) on Sun, 08/23/2009 - 11:57pm.
When you class people under the broad heading "these people" you take humanity back a step. I am sure that some of the homeless find themselves in their situation because of willful acts. I am also sure that many are homeless due to the economy of the day...or to a catastrophic illness or tragedy. I would rather aid "those people" than miss the opportunity to minister to an angel unawares. Many people have hardened their heart to the poor and outcast and destitute. I pray that you are not one of "THOSE PEOPLE".
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On a personal note

Submitted by corey anne rotella (not verified) on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 2:17pm.

My name is Corey Rotella. After months of trying to get the administration of Glencare of Wilmington to address the deplorable conditions there with no success, I blew the whistle on them and in so doing I lost my job and my roomate. I have been actively and unsuccessfully seeking employeement for over a month. Due to this, I am in dire straights financially and am in need. I stood outside St. Mary's church last thursday with others in similiar or worse situations in the cold and the rain for two hours so I could have some food and much needed necessities that I have no way of buying on my own. Those of you who think that you will never be in such a situation had best readjust your thinking and hope that the kindness of others will reach you in your time of need. I guarentee you the time will come when you are out there and desperate and scared. People who are struggling have enough on their plate without having to worry about the snide, self-serving and cruel comments from people who have been lucky enough to not have to struggle and stupid enough not to appreciate it. Until you walk in another's shoes, you have no understanding of his or her situation. I send out much love to all who struggle and much thanks to those vollunteers who have helped us without making us feel ashamed. Those who offered a genuine smile that was needed even more than the food I think. And I send a warning to those who delight in kicking people when they are down; the time will come when you are in need, financially, or emotionally and the callousness of your words will come back and bite you in the face.

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Comfort Socks

Submitted by Theresa Tese (not verified) on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 10:13am.
Hello Yes, the other services you mentioned are available to homeless people. Our goal to help this one area of their need by providing warmth and comfort. I pray that you will come to see hope for people going through a difficult time.
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Most often, that "difficult time"...

Submitted by Commonsensenotc... on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 12:23pm.
...is caused by substance abuse. You and I simply have different views on what constitutes need. I give assistance to those who are in need through no fault of their own. For example, I have no problem buying coats for children born into poverty in Appalachia. Those who mess up their life through lack of character, self-disciplne, and common sense are on their own.
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Stop badgering

Submitted by Guest07142009 (not verified) on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 7:32pm.
<"Those who mess up their life through lack of character, self-discipline, and common sense are on their own." > Next I suppose you’ll say, don’t help Vietnam "War" Veterans who were too foolish not to go to Canada when the United States Draft was enforced. Stop badgering those who are trying their best to help those in need. No ones forcing you to make a $$ contribution.
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