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'Warmth for the Sole' Mission A Huge Success

Friday Dec 15, 2006
Source: Nicole Partington and Sarah Kaelas - SKY Team
Two SKY Team Agents share their reflections about Mission Possible
'Warmth for the Sole' Mission A Huge Success

Recently the SKY Team, "St. Kevin's Youth Team" decided to make a difference in our community, the Greater City of Sudbury. Our plan was to raise at least 800 pairs of socks for the homeless and needy.

After raising 2727 pairs of socks we went to the Corner Clinic, in the Samaritan Centre to really get the feel of the homeless lifestyle, and to deliver our bundle of socks. Walking through those doors felt amazing. The homeless smiled with glee, and it looked as though they were warming up even before putting on a pair of socks. Although they hardly owned any material belongings, you could see the hope in their eyes. It was absolutely inspiring and made us want to help even more.

The volunteer workers gave us a tour of the Samaritan Centre which included the Elgin Street Mission, the Soup Kitchen, and First Steps. These volunteer workers were inspirational because of their willingness to aid all those in need in our community without any recognition for all their hard work, other than the joy in their hearts knowing that they are making a difference.

"This experience was very fun and emotional." says Nicole Partington, age 13. "Acting as a homeless person in our opening skit at church made me realize how horrible it felt to be ignored and I wanted to do something about that so, I joined the SKY Team to collect socks for the homeless. Also I have decided that whenever I see a homeless person going to acknowledge them in some way or another and donate food or money."

"This fulfilled something inside of me." says Sarah Kaelas, age 13. "It helped me recognize the reality of the city today and I'm gald I helped change that reality. It made me realize how lucky I am to live the way I do. Seeing how happy they were when we came in carrying bags of socks made me feel so happy inside and showed me the true joy in helping others."

A Great Big Thank You

 

St. Kevin's Youth

Posted by Kaireen@cox.net at Sunday Dec 17, 2006
Congratulations to the youth of St. Kevin's Parish, and thank you, on behalf of the poor, for your incredible donation of socks. I KNOW how badly they are needed, and how much they will be appreciated. I hope that you will continue your interest, and support, of the agencies who serve the poor at the Samaritan Centre.

Do you know how the Blue Door Cafe got it's name?

I wish you many Christmas blessings.............Kaireen Crichton, Blue Door Cafe

My Experience

Posted by Laurie Gagnon at Sunday Dec 17, 2006
The Sky Team “ Warmth for the sole, covering the feet of Christ” campaign has helped me become a better person. All the people involved with this great cause have really effected my life. Laurie and Anne Marie are just the best people in the world, the have done so much for everyone, they're always thinking of others. All the youth who were involved were just so kind. I use to think I couldn’t make a difference in the world and really only cared about myself but this has defiantly changed that. This experience has brought me a lot closer to God. Seeing everyone help out and donate socks was just amazing! I want to thank everyone for letting me be apart of such a great event. I look forward to many more great sky team activities. By Taylor

Sky Team

Posted by Maria H. at Tuesday Apr 17, 2007
I was just reading over St. Kevin's detail of events and found the Sky team. What an excellent name.....and it's a team. I look forward to future sitings of good things from the Sky Team.

City Council Meeting on Solution To Homeless

Posted by Victoria Forigo at Monday Aug 13, 2007
Hello,

I was reading last weeks Northern Life Newspaper and saw the announcement the the City Councillors were having about the Homelessness in the Sudbury area.

I would suggest that if you want to help, please contact Citizens Survice Center for more information.

Thanks for all your hard work on the collection of socks, but like Jesus said, "Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a life time." Elimate the barriers for the homeless.

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