MA Center New England has been donating socks to local homeless shelters since 2014. Last year—thanks to your generosity—we were able to donate 649 pairs of new tube socks to the Amos House Shelter in Providence, Rhode Island. As the cold New England weather settles in once again, we are renewing the Embracing the World
Socks for the Homeless Project for 2026-2027. For people experiencing homelessness, especially those living unsheltered on the streets, thick, cushioned socks are essential for foot health and basic comfort.
This year, there will contributions for underwear as well. Through volunteer work with Shower to Empower, a mobile shower unit run by Rhode Island’s House of Hope, I have experienced the countless requests for underwear. Many people who are
unhoused or relying on the shelter system often do not have the money or access to clean undergarments.
How to Donate
Checks/Cash: Pranata will be collecting monetary donations at satsangs. Please remember our homeless brothers and sisters who are suffering and give as you are able.
If donating by check, please make it out to MA Center and write “socks for homeless” in the memo line.
Online: Below is a link through which you can submit your monetary donation.
Please go to this link to donate. Select "Socks for the Homeless" in the Donation Towards dropdown
Pranata has sourced high-quality, cost-effective socks and underwear which will be purchased on your behalf, delivering them to Amos House and the Shower to Empower mobile unit throughout the winter and early spring. Please do not bring sock donations, as specific types have been identified as optimal. Pranata will distribute the donated outerwear to individuals visiting the Shower to Empower mobile unit throughout the winter and into early spring.
Please show your love and compassion through your generosity. Clean underwear and socks contribute to the well-being and dignity of our brothers and sisters in need.
Thank you!
