Making an Impact

One Step at a Time

Bringing warmth, comfort, and dignity to those in need—one pair of socks at a time.

Three women smile while holding and displaying donated socks in a clothing store setting. One woman wears a Foster Love Project hoodie, another a matching t-shirt, and the third a light sweater and cap.

Help Us Protect the Feet of Those in Need

Most of us don’t think too much about our socks, but they are vital not only to our comfort but to our well-being. They provide warmth and protect us from foot ailments that can impact our overall health and quality of life. For those experiencing homelessness and other financial hardships, cozy, clean and dry socks are hard to come by. Help us bring a little joy and a lot of comfort to those in need one step at a time.

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Make a Donation

We welcome monetary contributions as well as donations of new, packaged socks.

A smiling girl with glasses sits on a carpet in front of a stack of boxes labeled “Have a Heart Book Drive,” each featuring an image of a book with a red heart on the cover.

Hold a Sock Drive

Together we can do more. You collect the socks, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Two feet wearing white socks are placed together side by side, each sock has half of a red heart printed on it, forming a complete heart when the feet are pressed together. The background is wooden.

Why Socks?

Learn why socks are so important to our neighbors in need.

A smiling girl with glasses and a white headband lies among stacks of donated socks and underwear, wearing a gray “Socks With a Mission” T-shirt.

Our Story

Socks with a Mission was started by Audrey when she was in the fourth grade. A conversation around homelessness and kindness left her wanting to help her community. A single, successful collection drive sparked what is now a growing family-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing new socks to those experiencing homelessness and others in need in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.