how it Began:

On Christmas Day, 2020, our founder Cherie Privett and her husband Kevin set out with a simple mission: bring the love of Jesus to our most vulnerable neighbors through a pair of socks.

What started with an Amazon wishlist of a few packages quickly grew beyond imagination.

By the end of 2021, the community had collected 9,628 pairs of socks.

A group of people gathered outdoors, some standing and some kneeling, with a woman sitting on the ground holding a baby wrapped in a blanket. It is a sunny day with clear skies, and there are trees and a fence in the background.

why we exist

Socks opened doors but they also revealed deeper needs. Each conversation reminded us that our friends needed more than a single item. They needed resources, dignity, and consistent relationships to help them take steps toward stability.

That’s when City Missions was born: a nonprofit dedicated to resourcing the housing challenged and inspiring our community to walk alongside them.

Four white padded envelopes with shipping labels and yellow stickers on a gray outdoor table.

who we are

City Missions began with socks, but it has grown into something much larger. It is a community of people who believe that every friend deserves hope, dignity, and resources.

Right now, our work is mobile and street-level. We go where our friends experiencing homelessness are: in encampments, on sidewalks, and in gathering places. We offer socks, clothing, hygiene kits, food, and encouragement. Each interaction is a chance to build trust, show dignity, and remind someone they are not forgotten.

Our vision is to create a permanent Resource Center, a safe place where people can access showers, laundry, food, clothing, and navigation support. We know real change happens when services come together, so we are committed to collaborating with other nonprofits, churches, and community partners to make that vision a reality.

City Missions exists to walk with people, resource them with care, and bring the community together to create lasting change.

Four people sitting on a train, smiling at the camera. One woman is taking a selfie, and the others are seated behind her with backpacks. The train window shows a blurred view of greenery outside.

what We Do

Our approach is Resourcing-First. We believe when people have consistent access to essentials and support, they are better able to take next steps.

Programs include:

• Street Outreach — meals, Hope Kits, and relationship building

• Mobile Closet — clothing and hygiene with dignity

• Volunteer Engagement — opportunities for the community to serve together

• Future Outreach Center — a hub for care navigation, collaboration, and stability

Two women sitting at a restaurant table, packing masks and gloves into plastic bags, with supplies and boxes in front of them, smiling and looking at the camera.
Group of people standing under a highway overpass in an urban area, some smiling and making gestures, with tents and parked cars in the background.
Three people standing behind a trailer with a sign that says 'Rock the Socks, Giving Hope Through Socks' during daytime. The trailer is parked on a street with several cars in the background. The group is wearing winter clothing, including hats and sunglasses.
Three people walking on a dirt path near a train yard with trees and a cloudy sky overhead.
A man kneels and talks to a woman sitting on a styrofoam block beneath a large overpass. The woman is wearing a safety vest and has bandages on her leg, with a small camping tent and backpacks nearby.
People participating in a charity run event, some running and others riding bikes, under an inflatable start/finish arch on a sunny day with trees and water in the background.

Impact So Far

• 30,000+ pairs of socks distributed since 2021

• Hundreds of hygiene kits, meals, and clothing items shared

• Dozens of friends connected to shelter, recovery, or family reunification

• Countless acts of love, dignity, and encouragement