We want to increase these kids' dignity, self-esteem, and confidence, and keep them in school. It will help them become more successful in social situations, in academic situations. When they've got underwear, they're just feeling better and more confident. And it's just easier to be a kid.

Amy Weiss

Amy Weiss is an American Reform rabbi, and the founder and executive director of the Houston-based non-profit. Weiss started Undies for Everyone (UFE) in 2008 when a social worker expressed to her the need that disadvantaged youth had for underwear. A blogger for the Houston Chronicle at the time, Weiss wrote a post calling for underwear donations and founded UFE due to the overwhelming reader response. Weiss attended the Rice University Leadership Institute for Non-Profit Executives while serving as resident chef for Houston Hillel, chair of a panel of the Houston Police Independent Oversight Board. She also served as a member of the TIRR Memorial Hermann ethics committee.

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