Med Hat Christian School - Socks For Hope

On February 4, 2015, students from The Medicine Hat Christian School took part in a project during their chapel time. They had been gathering socks and toiletry items for the week prior to prepare for the project. They called it 'Socks for Hope' and the entire school took part in creating 98 socks that were lovingly stuffed full of toiletry and other personal hygiene items. These Socks of Hope are intended to be Valentine's Day gifts for our guests.



The students each took home a list of items that are always in short supply among the weekly guests of Hope Street Compassionate Ministry Centre and the supplies started to flow in almost immediately. This continued for a full week and when it came time to put it all together, there was plenty to go around. The students even had to do some of the sock building during some free time so they could complete the 98 socks.

 

An example of the Sock's Contents



The teachers and staff of the Medicine Hat Christian School gave thoughtful leadership to the students as they encouraged them to bring in supplies and also were a huge part of the organization of the project. Special thanks to Vice Principal Rick Burry and Grade 3 teacher, Jennifer Kumm for coming up with the idea and making it a reality. The teachers and staff of MHCS also brought in  underwear to be given out to our guests. Another high need item!

  

The socks will be taken to Hope Street CMC on Sunday to be given out to our 80+ guests who join us each week for a hot and nutritious meal that is served at no cost. Hope Street CMC is Family Friendly and open to all those in need.

 

The pictures below show the final sock tower, one of the Chapel Groups and a classroom of kids who greeted me as I came to pick up the Socks.

The Mountain of Socks and Underwear

One of the many Chapel Groups at MHCS



The welcoming party as we picked up the finished product!

Well done Medicine Hat Christian School!

 

Your thoughtful Valentine's Day gift for the guests of Hope Street CMC is very appreciated and I know it will provide some high need items to the impoverished people of Medicine Hat. Your school is living out the scriptures by letting the Light of Christ shine out of your lives. Thank you from Hope Street CMC and all of our guests!