Help us warm and heal the feet of the underserved, unhoused and uninsured this holiday season!

The Call to Give

Salma Haider AGK President	Vishnupriya Bodempudi CPMSA Student Body President AGK Treasurer

Hello! We are Salma and Vishnupriya, third-year Podiatric Medical students at the California School of Podiatric Medicine. As Presidents of Alpha Gamma Kappa and California Podiatric Medical Student Association (CPMSA), we are thrilled to host the Winter 2022 CSPM sock drive to provide the #1 requested clothing item at free podiatry clinics. With winter approaching, it is pertinent that we help the unhoused and uninsured populations stay warm and avoid frostbite! Hosting a Sock drive is a winning combination in that we can supply much-needed care while spreading awareness!

Our goal is to raise $500 to purchase socks for free student-led podiatry clinics such as Dr. Tran’s Community Clinic, Berkley Suitcase Clinic, Clinica Tepati Clinic, Shifa Clinic, and Willow Clinic. To address the needs of the diverse patient population at each location, we plan to use the donated funds to purchase and supply compression socks, diabetic crew socks, and thermal socks!

Why Socks Matter

"This underserved population often get wet out in the rain. Ideally the socks should wick quickly and be warm and comfy. If the socks wick quickly, they will be more comfortable and be less of a source for infection."

     - Dr. David Tran, DPM, MS

     Assistant Professor

     Associate Dean for Admission

     Director of Graduate Placement

Help us provide socks to the unhoused and uninsured during the holiday season.