45.5% of children in the Rio Grande Valley live in poverty.
An average of 85% of students enrolled in Harlingen and Brownsville schools are economically disadvantaged.
The Rio Grande has the lowest percentage of high school graduates in the nation.
Sponsor an Undies for Change event and for more children in your neighborhood to get fresh undies. Fast.
When you become a financial sponsor for Undies for Change event, everything you need to hold an event is sent directly to your location, including undies, bags, and stickers. UFE finds a local children’s agency where your team will deliver the undies after the event.
For more information, go to the Undies for Change page.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America provides after school programming for children who need structure
and support. UFE partners with this vibrant, well-respected group in distributing a week’s supply of
underwear to their participants.
Child Protective Services (CPS) located in Rio Grande Valley 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.
There are still matching funds waiting to be used. Before National Underwear Week ends, help us turn every available dollar into new underwear for children who deserve to start school feeling confident.
Every gift made during National Underwear Week will be doubled, up to $25,000, helping twice as many children start school with confidence.
Celebrate the amazing mom in your life this Mother’s Day with a gift that gives back.
