Maybe your grandmother knitted you a similar one
Gifts that help are increasingly in demand. It is no wonder that the warm project Socks from Grandma by Elpida has been in great demand for 7 years. What is it all about? More than 200 grandmothers from all over the Czech Republic knit original socks from donated wool at home. The proceeds from their sale go not only to the knitters, but also to support other activities for the elderly.
Visual from the campaign We are not machines
Senior women knit by hand, slowly and with joy. Because no machine can replace handwork and a factory can never match the atmosphere at home. Each knitter has her own style, each pair is original. Gift your loved ones with socks that will warm not only their feet, but also their hearts.
The brand Socks from Grandma was founded by the non-profit organization Elpida to support the elderly. More than 200 seniors from all over the Czech Republic are currently knitting warm socks from donated yarn. By buying them, you will not only support the knitters, but also other activities and programs for seniors at the Elpida Educational and Cultural Centre.
Elpida is a fan of recycling, so the flagship is socks knitted from donated balls. In addition, we also offer hand-knitted socks made from new yarn, where each motif is in limited quantities. You can choose from collections such as iris, new love or rebel from our e-shop www.ponozkyodbabicky.cz.
Link to the Grandma's Socks Facebook project HERE
Current campaign HERE
Link to Grandma's Socks e-shop HERE
By buying socks you can also help people in need! Buy socks and we'll send them to seniors in select nursing facilities, patients and staff in overburdened hospitals, or homeless people. Because Grandma's hand-knitted socks will warm everyone's feet as well as their hearts.❤️ Homeless Sock Project HERE
Offer for companies HERE
Looking for an original gift for your employees or business partners? We will select the most beautiful socks for you, gift wrap them and include a card with a dedication. Do your employees work from home? Keep their feet warm! Want to help a good cause? Donate Socks to Homes for the Elderly.
Interested in working with us or learning more? Contact us at ponozky@elpida.cz.
Elpida means hope in Greek. It is also the name of a non-profit organization that has been helping seniors remain a confident and respected part of society since 2002. In the spirit of the OLD's COOL motto, they are changing the way people look at old age. It operates the Elpida Educational and Cultural Centre for seniors from all over Prague and the Senior Crisis Line 800 200 007. It publishes the magazine VITAL. She founded the brand Socks from Grandma and implements a number of intergenerational projects.