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LI 13-Year-Old Honored For Giving Oft-Overlooked Item To Homeless

Jackson Southerland has gathered hundreds of socks for people experiencing homelessness. Now, he's collecting the "Unsung Hero" award.

Jackson Southerland has gathered hundreds of socks for people experiencing homelessness. Now, he's collecting the "Unsung Hero" award.
Jackson Southerland has gathered hundreds of socks for people experiencing homelessness. Now, he's collecting the "Unsung Hero" award. (Courtesy of CBSNewYork.)

GREAT NECK, NY — A young man on Long Island is trying to change lives, one pair of socks at a time.

He’s being honored for his extraordinary efforts.

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