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Hope with a smile…

Arvis Stubbs is the Founder of Socks from the Soul.  Since 1998 she has been delivering hope with a smile to the community in the form of socks, gloves, and mittens. Her focus has been on the homeless community and those in recovery but she has been known to do “drive-by blessings” as well, giving gifts to anyone who looks like they needed it.  Her heart for this work come with her from the West Side of Chicago, IL and she knows first hand just how hard life can be. 

After arriving in Saint Cloud in August of 1998, Arvis and several others responded to a clarion call by Pastor Carol to “go out see what the people need”. In answering that call Arvis soon realized that the basic necessities of survival in cold Minnesota weather was not available to everyone.

Arvis moved to Saint Cloud area 24 years ago as a woman in recovery. She has worked in and with recovery clients in the facilities for many years, and knows their difficulties and struggles.

Arvis started Socks from the Soul as a way
to bring Joy & Love back into lives.

It was because of this initial work that Arvis was able to form relationships with the very people that needed her help and she got right to work. A few bags of socks later and several community service events and Socks from the Soul was born. 

 
 
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In our over two decades of service, Socks From the Soul has gifted over 50,000 pairs of socks.

This includes packaging them and sharing it with homeless men and women and seniors in the treatment facilities.

Community recognition.

 

We’ve been so humbled and privileged to be recognized by our community for the work we have been doing.

Below are some ways Socks from the Soul has been recognized.

  • St. Cloud Times

    We have been mentioned 57 times in the St. Cloud Times.

  • Neighbor of the Month Award

    Received the St. Cloud Good Neighbor of the Month award from our Mayor, Dave Kleis.

  • NAACP Communication Service Recognition Award

    Socks from the Soul received a Communication Service Recognition Award from NAACP in 2017.

  • Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award

    Socks from the Soul received a 2021 Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award.

Our first sock gifts were wrapped in
newspaper & Love,
but the Joy in the smiles of the people that received them were priceless. 

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Making a difference.

Our Team

This work would be impossible without an
amazing team to work with.

These hard workers are part of an incredible team of workers and volunteers that make Socks from the Soul great!

  • Arvis Stubbs - Founder

  • Betsy Jean - CEO

  • Sam Miller - President

  • Quint Stubbs - Consultant

  • Freda Miller - Consultant

    Short bio for Freda goes here

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