BankNewport Drive Collects More Than 1,800 New Pairs Of Socks For Homeless Rhode Islanders

NEWPORT, RI — BankNewport's All in Giving program collected 1,800 pairs of new adult and children's socks from its employees and community members to help homeless people across Rhode Island, the company said in a news release Wednesday.

The socks were collected at drives at BankNewport's 19 branch locations and at collection sites around Rhode Island between Aug. 7, and Sept. 12. Representatives from BankNewport recently delivered the collected items to six organizations that provide services to underserved populations: Conexion Latina in Newport, Connecting for Children and Families in Woonsocket, the Jonnycake Center for Hope in South Kingstown, the Mae Organization for the Homeless in Cranston, as well as Crossroads Rhode Island and the RI Coalition to End Homelessness in Providence.

"The success of our 'Kind Heart Warm Soles' drive is a testament to the compassion and generosity of our employees and community members," BankNewport CEO Jack Murphy, said. "By coming together for this effort, we've taken a step toward providing comfort and warmth to those in need. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Rhode Island's unhoused population and will continue to stand with these remarkable organizations that work tirelessly to support underserved communities."

Since 2016, BankNewport’s "Kind Heart" campaigns have resulted in the donation of thousands of items, including socks, bedding, and personal care items to community organizations that support underserved populations throughout Rhode Island, a company spokesperson said.

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