Rock Your Socks Drive

03/18/2026

Still another local businesses supporting the Rock Your Socks Drive is à la main

à la main is a sustainable market, apothecary, and refillery that offers clean, non-toxic, and ethically sourced products for home and body, with a focus on reducing waste through refillable options. The shop features handcrafted items, curated brands, and a refill station for household and personal care essentials, promoting a mindful and healthy lifestyle. Go down to à la main, explore their products and support the Rock Your Socks Drive

You can celebrate and support the Rock Your Socks Drive at these other locations as well with all socks collected benefiting People's Resource Center at all of these locations:
- Treasure House Glen Ellyn
- Gather & Collect
- Glen Ellyn Fair Trade
- Whitney Collectibles & Sales LLC
- à la main
- Sign of the Whale Antiques
- The Pilates Experience
- Chitkowski Law Offices
- Village of Glen Ellyn - Government - Glen Ellyn Civic Center
- Glen Ellyn Park District - Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Main Street Recreation Center and Spring Avenue Recreation Center
- Glen Ellyn School District 41 - Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School, the Kindergarten Center and the Central Services Office

03/17/2026

Another awesome local businesses supporting the Rock Your Socks Drive is Whitney Collectibles & Sales LLC

Whitney Collectibles offers a wide variety of collectibles that can transport you back in time. Whether you're a fan of vintage posters, custom pictures, sports memorabilia, or pop culture, Whitney Collectibles has something for everyone. Go down to Whitney Collectibles, explore their collection and support the Rock Your Socks Drive

You can celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and support the Rock Your Socks Drive at these other locations as well with all socks collected benefiting People's Resource Center

It's that time of year again for the Rock Your Socks Drive to celebrate
- Treasure House Glen Ellyn
- Gather & Collect
- Glen Ellyn Fair Trade
- Whitney Collectibles & Sales LLC
- à la main
- Sign of the Whale Antiques
- The Pilates Experience
- Chitkowski Law Offices
- Village of Glen Ellyn - Government - Glen Ellyn Civic Center
- Glen Ellyn Park District - Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Main Street Recreation Center and Spring Avenue Recreation Center
- Glen Ellyn School District 41 - Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School, the Kindergarten Center and the Central Services Office

03/15/2026

One more great local business that is celebrating and supporting the Rock Your Socks Drive is Glen Ellyn Fair Trade.

Glen Ellyn Fair Trade (formerly known as Ten Thousand Villages Glen Ellyn) is a not-for-profit ministry whose sole purpose is to educate ethically-conscious customers to the joy of purchasing fairly-traded handmade goods. Our store creates opportunities for global artisans to earn a living wage and support their families in a sustainable way. Stop by Fair Trade Glen Ellyn to support them and donate new, unused socks for the Rock Your Socks Drive.

You can celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and support the Rock Your Socks Drive at these other locations as well with all socks collected benefiting People's Resource Center

It's that time of year again for the Rock Your Socks Drive to celebrate
- Treasure House Glen Ellyn
- Gather & Collect
- Glen Ellyn Fair Trade
- Whitney Collectibles & Sales LLC
- à la main
- Sign of the Whale Antiques
- The Pilates Experience
- Chitkowski Law Offices
- Village of Glen Ellyn - Government - Glen Ellyn Civic Center
- Glen Ellyn Park District - Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Main Street Recreation Center and Spring Avenue Recreation Center
- Glen Ellyn School District 41 - Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School, the Kindergarten Center and the Central Services Office

03/12/2026

Another great local business supporting the Rock Your Socks Drive is Gather & Collect

Gather & Collect is a popular vintage thrift and gift shop in downtown Glen Ellyn, known for its eclectic mix of unique home goods, novelty gifts, furniture, clothing, and collectibles So please stop in to support them and donate new, unused socks for the Rock Your Socks Drive.

You can celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and support the Rock Your Socks Drive at these other locations as well with all socks collected benefiting People's Resource Center

It's that time of year again for the Rock Your Socks Drive to celebrate
- Treasure House Glen Ellyn
- Gather & Collet
- Glen Ellyn Fair Trade
- Whitney Collectibles & Sales LLC
- à la main
- Sign of the Whale Antiques
- Chitkowski Law Offices
- Village of Glen Ellyn - Government - Government- Government Glen Ellyn Civic Center
- Glen Ellyn Park District - Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Main Street Recreation Center and Spring Avenue Recreation Center
- Glen Ellyn School District 41 - Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School, the Kindergarten Center and the Central Services Office

03/09/2026

Time to highlight the great local businesses supporting the Rock Your Socks Drive, let’s start with Treasure House Glen Ellyn

Treasure House is a non-profit resale store supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, offering a wide variety of donated items like furniture, clothing, and home decor. It's known for unique finds, including Mid-Century Modern pieces and it is located right downtown Glen Ellyn. Treasure Hoise is super excited to participate in the Drive. So please stop in to support them and donate new, unused socks for the Rock Your Socks Drive.

You can celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and support the Rock Your Socks Drive at these other locations as well with all socks collected benefiting People's Resource Center

It's that time of year again for the Rock Your Socks Drive to celebrate
- Gather & Collect
- Glen Ellyn Fair Trade
- Whitney Collectibles & Sales LLC
- à la main
- Sign of the Whale Antiques
- Village of Glen Ellyn - Government- Government Glen Ellyn Civic Center
- Glen Ellyn Park District - Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Main Street Recreation Center and Spring Avenue Recreation Center
- Glen Ellyn School District 41 - Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School, the Kindergarten Center and the Central Services Office

03/08/2026

We are so happy to be joined by these local Glen Ellyn businesses in collecting socks for the Rock Your Socks Drive:
- Treasure House Glen Ellyn
- Gather & Collect
- Glen Ellyn Fair Trade, á la main apothecary
- Whitney’s Collectibles
- Sign of The Whale Antiques

Go check out of each of these local businesses, donate to the Drive and, don’t forget to celebrate

Rock Your Socks, Glen Ellyn! 🧦

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, recognized by the United Nations. The date (3/21) represents the three copies of the 21st chromosome that cause Down syndrome.

Celebrate by wearing fun or mismatched socks to honor the differences that make us unique!

The Village is also collecting new, unused socks to support the People’s Resource Center. Donations can be dropped off at:

• Glen Ellyn Civic Center
• Spring Avenue Recreation Center
• Glen Ellyn Fair Trade
• Whitney Collectibles
• À la main
• Sign of the Whale

Let’s rock our socks and spread awareness together! 🧦💙

03/04/2026

It's that time of year again for the Rock Your Socks Drive to celebrate

From now through the end of the month, new and unused socks, can be donated throughout Glen Ellyn at the below locations to benefit People's Resource Center

- Village of Glen Ellyn - Government Glen Ellyn Civic Center
- Glen Ellyn Park District - Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, Main Street Recreation Center and Spring Avenue Recreation Center
- Glen Ellyn School District 41 - Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School, Forest Glen Elementary School, Hadley Junior High School, the Kindergarten Center and the Central Services Office
- Chitkowski Law Offices