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Nike Clearance Store Supports Davis Street’s Back 2 School Giveaway
Nike Clearance Store in San Leandro helps Davis Street give 50 low-income children brand new shoes for school.
August 3, 2017; San Leandro, California: Thanks to the Nike Clearance Store in San Leandro, 50 low-income children got to pick out a brand new pair of Nike’s for school. The private shopping event was part of Davis Street’s Back 2 School Program. The program provides 300 low-income and homeless children with a brand new pair of shoes, school supplies and new back pack to start the school year.
The 300 children enrolled in the program were entered into a lottery for an opportunity to pick out their new shoes at the Nike Clearance Store. 50 children received “golden tickets” and were able to shop before the store was open to the public.
I’m excited that Nike continues to work with the children and families we serve to make a difference in our community. Rose Padilla Johnson, CEO, Davis Street.
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For more than 15 years, The Back to School Program / Backpack Giveaway by Davis Street has helped relieve low-income and homeless families of the burden of purchasing school supplies including shoes. Children of all grades will receive a backpack filled with pencils, pens, colored pencils, crayons, highlighters, erasers, wide ruled and collage paper, notebooks, note cards, markers, folders, glue sticks and a brand new pair of Nike tennis shoes.
About Davis Street
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Serving more than 15,000 individuals annually, Davis Street has helps low income families of the Eden area and surrounding communities improve their quality of life through short and long-term assistance. Today, Davis Street offers a comprehensive safety net that helps clients navigate their journey to financial, physical, and mental well-being. Davis Street programs include a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Primary Care Clinic providing medical, dental and behavioral health services; food and clothing; subsidized child care; housing and utility assistance and referrals; five childcare centers; and seasonal support programs like the Back 2 School Giveaway and the Holiday Basket Program. Stepping Stones is a wholly owned subsidiary offering services to people living with disabilities.