The holidays usually fill people with cheer and a giving heart. One local teen is showing his gift of giving by establishing his own charity and it’s warming people’s hearts right down to their toes, literally. Joey’s Detroit Socks was started by Joey Dattilllo at 15-years-old. Now, 2 years later, he has been able to pass out nearly 800 pairs of socks in the Detroit area. You can give to Joey’s Detroit Socks with a monetary donation or socks for the homeless.

Hes making a difference with something we wear every day. Hes the president and CEO of Detroit Socks, a non profit he created to collect and donate socks to Metro Detroits less fortunate. "Just to give as many people pairs of socks as I can," he added. Donations help too and hes raised about $10,000 since he first started the non profit. If youd like more information on Detroit Socks please visit: https://joeysdetroitsocks.org/

CANTON, Mich. - Never under estimate the power of a small gesture of kindness. One Canton High School student is learning the benefits of giving back to the community. Joey Dattilio started Detroit Socks in 2018 when he learned clothing banks don't receive regular donations of socks since socks wear out relatively quickly. For more information on Detroit Socks and how to donate, visit the official website here. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.