In celebration of National Care for Kids Day on September 20, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia is kicking off a new initiative to provide essential items to local students. The “Socks for Kids” campaign, running through select Goodwill retail stores, seeks to address a surprising but critical need in schools: socks. As cooler weather approaches, teachers across Bibb, Laurens, and Jones counties report that socks are among the most requested items for students, many of whom lack basic clothing essentials.
For just $5, community members can purchase a bag of new socks at participating Goodwill stores, which will then be donated to schoolchildren in need. The campaign highlights the power of collective community efforts—small purchases adding up to make a big difference. “Together, we can ensure children don’t go without something as basic as warm, comfortable socks,” said Jennifer Tyner, Vice President for Development at Goodwill.
Local schools in Bibb, Laurens, Jones, Richmond, and Waynesboro counties will be selected through a special drawing, ensuring equitable distribution of the socks to the students who need them most. The campaign is a reminder of Goodwill’s longstanding commitment to the well-being of local communities, not only by providing affordable goods but also by investing in education and job training. More than 86% of Goodwill’s revenue supports services that help individuals and families in need build better futures—one career at a time.
This grassroots initiative shows how a simple action—buying socks—can spark positive change for students across Middle Georgia, ensuring they head into the school year with confidence and comfort.
Goodwill invites everyone to participate in this community-wide effort, showing how small acts of kindness can have lasting impacts, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable members of society.
The following Goodwill retail training stores will be participating in the “Socks for Kids” campaign:
Middle GA area:
- Goodwill Dublin: 7232 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568
- Goodwill Eisenhower: 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206
- Goodwill Forsyth Rd: 4650 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210
- Goodwill Gray: 212 W Clinton St, Gray, GA 31032
- Goodwill Houston Rd: 6109 Houston Rd, Macon, GA 31216
- Goodwill Zebulon: 6255 Zebulon Rd Ste 140-160, Macon, GA 31210
CRSA:
- Goodwill Peach Orchard Rd: 3120 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
- Goodwill Village West Shopping Center: 3179 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
- Goodwill Wrightsboro Rd: 3362 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
- The new Goodwill on Walton Way: 1505 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
About Goodwill of Middle Georgia
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to building lives, families, and communities one career at a time. We help people develop their God-given gifts through education, work, and career services. More than 86 cents of every dollar from Goodwill revenue goes directly to job training and placement services within our 35-county service delivery area. We are accountable to a local Board of Directors and proud to belong to this community.
For more information about our services and the individuals we support, visit www.goodwillworks.org.
