Our mission:
In partnership with Ben Taub Hospital, Cold Feet Warm Hearts offers new socks and shoes, through your donation, to those leaving the hospital in Houston, Texas.
Hi all,
As a resident of Houston for nearly a decade, I am passionate about the wellbeing each and every member of my community. Even beyond that, I am a medical student with the goal of increasing accesibiliy and equity of health care. And that starts with basic needs and knowledge to empower decisions regarding one’s own health. Join me in helping to create positive change, one pair of socks, one piece of clothing, and one life at a time.
Amy Qin
Regional Director of Houston CFWH Branch
Why are socks and shoes important?
Access to shoes and socks is often limited for the homeless men and women living in shelters and on the streets. Rain-soaked feet, ill-fitting shoes, constant standing and diseases like diabetes take their toll on the feet of homeless people. Every day, homeless people experience a wide range of foot ailments ranging from trench foot to skin infections, from frostbite to nail diseases. The best way to prevent such conditions is to keep feet clean and dry, which are both very difficult if you spend your days outside.
Cold Feet Warm Hearts Board Members
Kimberly Schuster Founder & Executive Director of CFWH
Amy Qin Regional Director, Houston Branch
Kaitlin Schuster Strategy and Marketing Director
Ryan Pfenning Outreach Coordinator
Hunter Stofer Board Member
“In a gentle way, you can change the world.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
Follow our journey.
