Where We Started

WHEN DISASTER HIT HOME

In 2011, one of the costliest tornadoes on U.S. record hit David Robertson’s hometown of Tuscaloosa, AL and its surrounding communities. It’s path of destruction covered over 80 miles long killing 64 people, including six students from David’s alma mater, The University of Alabama.

Tornado property damage totaled $2.4 billion, with many families left homeless and destitute.

The Robertsons learned firsthand about the ripple effects of natural disaster: the difficulty locating loved ones, the loss of friends, family and physical mementos, and the overwhelming burden of starting anew. This perspective and their personal ties to the affected area served as motivation for creating High Socks for Hope.

 

Where We Are Now

THERE’s ALWAYS ROOM FOR HOPE

Since 2011, our mission and platform has grown exponentially. Thousands of families have received aid from High Socks including:

  • Over 10,000 homes partially or completely furnished by High Socks For Hope

  • Homeless and destitute veterans

  • Veterans affected by natural disaster

Relief missions have included aid to:

  • Hurricane Harvey

  • Hurricane Florence

  • Hurricane Michael

  • Tuscaloosa-Birmingham Tornado 2011

  • Louisiana Floods

  • Fairdale, Illinois Tornado

  • Granbury, Texas Tornado

  • Moore, Oklahoma Tornado

  • Hurricane Sandy

  • Hurricane Irma

  • Alabama Tornadoes 2019

  • Hurricane Sally

  • Hurricane Laura

  • Alabama Tornadoes 2021

  • Hurricane Fred

  • Hurricane Ida

  • Waverly, Tennessee Flood 2021

  • Mayfield, Kentucky Tornado 2021

  • Alabama Tornadoes 2023

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Some Pitcher Relief

D-ROB’S PLEDGE

David pledges yearly $100 for every strikeout, and $200 for every recorded save. 

D-Rob also donates a portion of his salary to High Socks For Hope.

 

How You Can Help

LEND A HAND, BRING SOME HOPE

There are various ways to help in our mission:

  • DONATE

  • VOLUNTEER

  • SPREAD THE WORD

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Who We Help With

BRINGING PEOPLE HOME TOGETHER

High Socks also partners with other relief organizations to pool resources to more expediently get families back on their feet and off the floor!

A very huge THANK YOU to all our partners and sponsors working tirelessly to bring our community hope and get our people home.