Janice O'Brien's Fundraiser
Join me on my 75th Birthday - Let’s Knock the Socks Off Phoenixville!
Donate New Socks to Help SIX Phoenixville nonprofit organizations.
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
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A supporter of Janice O'Brien
"Happy Birthday and congratulations on your successful event today! "
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Bernadette Walsh
"A belated Happy Birthday to you, Janice! "
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Lorraine Samuels
"Janice's generosity brought us together for this important purpose....any one of us could end up shivering, too, if circumstances turned against us! "
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STEPHANIE MARCH
"In honor of Janice on her birthday!"
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Tracy Shantz
"Happy Birthday Janice! Thanks for all you do for Phx! "
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Wendy McKeon
"Happy Birthday Janice from your friends at Mom's House"
A supporter of Janice O'Brien
"Janice, Hope you had a great birthday, what a wonderful idea!"
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Jason Halteman
"Happy Birthday Janice! Great idea!"
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Florence Mano
"This such a wonderful way to celebrate.. Thank you for caring enough to do this for your birthday. "
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Jessica Capistrant
"Happy Birthday Janice, love Michelle, Lala and Angie"
$75
A supporter of Janice O'Brien
"Happy Birthday, Janice!"
Michael Heinz
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Eoin Beck
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JR Fisher
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A supporter of Janice O'Brien
"Thank you!"
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Joann King
"Happy Birthday Janice and best wishes for a year that is as generous in its gifts to you as you are to others. "
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Joann McCracken
"Happy Birthday Janice! What a beautiful idea, from a beautiful woman!"
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Megan Inmon
"Happy Birthday Janice! What a great way to celebrate 🎉 "
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Charles Janousek
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Keely Wrigley
"Happy Birthday, Janice! What a great way to celebrate.-Love, LuLu Boutique & Gifterie"
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Molly Lawrence
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Kelly Getzfread
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Buffy MacLelland
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Nancy Tomanelli
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A supporter of Janice O'Brien
"Thank YOU, Janice, for thinking of "The Joy of Sox" and other P'ville organizations! You are an inspiration, an quite obviously, a JOY as well!"
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John (Jack) Manheimer
"Wonder concept!"
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Joy O'Brien
"Happy birthday Mom! Love, Joy and Justin"
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Kathy Getler Coffman
"Happy Birthday, Janice! What a beautiful act of kindness!"
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Kira Henninger
"Happy Birthday Aunt Janice! We love you and your love of community! Love, Kira, Mason and Brennan"
$75
Five years ago when I moved to Phoenixville, I was welcome from the very first day. I boasted to everyone I knew about how friendly the people were. “Even the teenagers say hello walking by,” I’d tell them. It felt like I was in back in the 1950s, a time when people knew each other and cared deeply about their community.
Being hired at the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce on Bridge Street gave me a bird’s eye view of the town, learning its history, and getting to know its organizations. The number of nonprofits in Phoenixville was amazing. Coupled with the compassion exhibited daily by so many people and volunteers I realized, this town was all heart.
When The Joy of Sox® joined the Chamber in February 2020, I took notice. As a former Brand Director, I loved their clear, concise mission. So simple, yet profound: to provide joy and health for those experiencing homelessness by giving them new socks. When I realized some of our local organizations benefited from their sock donations - Ann’s Heart, Good Samaritan Services, Orion Communities, St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter & The Clinic - I was intrigued and wanted to show support.
My June birthdays have always been a marvelous celebration I enjoyed with family and friends. For my 75th birthday, I had intentions of having an enormous party. But the pandemic changed what was important. Instead of a celebration for me, I want to celebrate Phoenixville!
It’s easy! Pick up a few pairs of new socks, for men, women or children and drop them off, or donate a few dollars online.
A small donation will go a long way to help meet my goal. Read more about The Joy of Sox here.
Stop by The Joy of Sox Warehouse at 400 Taylor Street in Phoenixville on Saturday, June 19 from 9 am to noon to drop off socks. I’ll be there to thank everyone in person.