In Austin, *14% of children live in poverty.
77.9% of students in Austin graduate from high school, 5% below the national average.
4 out of 5 low income families are working and are unable to meet their basic needs.
*Kids Count Data, Annie E. Casey Foundation
Underwear is only one small part of supporting children who struggle with the many consequences of poverty. 7 pairs of new underwear can increase regular school attendance and boost self-esteem for the neediest among us.
Child Protective Services (CPS) located in Austin is a branch of Texas’ social services department responsible for cases of child abuse and neglect. Children found to live in dangerous situations are removed at a moment’s notice and often leave without any belongings. An assigned social worker takes each child “shopping” in a room stocked with basic needs where they receive UFE underwear.
Austin is fortunate to have mobile health units sponsored by Dell Children’s Medical Center, providing immunizations, physicals, and other services for families in underserved communities. Medical staff reports that 90% of patients are not wearing underwear, a statistic that led to UFE stocking the units with underwear.
Start your own Undies drive – virtually!
Host a virtual undies drive by inviting your group’s members, friends and family. Click a button and send some undies for a child in need.
To help you promote your drive, we’ll equip you with UFE-branded templates and ideas for social posts to spread the digital word far and wide.
A new way to volunteer!
Undies for Change is a fee-based volunteer opportunity. UFE sends your group underwear, supplies and instructions to make perfect packs of 7 pairs that you deliver to a pre-identified local children’s agency.
Undies for Change makes it easy roll, pack and deliver undies for local kids. It’s a great opportunity for corporations, organizations, and schools to make a big difference in a child’s life.
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