August 1, 2019 ; San Leandro, California: Today the Davis Street Family Resource Center gave out Nike Shoes to 150 kids as part of Davis Street annual Back 2 School Giveaway. The program provides new shoes for low-income children in San Leandro in preparation of the upcoming school year.
As the school year approaches, many children in our own community find themselves without a new pair of shoes to start the school year. The support of Nike and the community is important to ensuring that a kid goes back to school with shoes that inspire the kids to “Just Do It” with a positive attitude to begin the school year.
Kristal Gonzalez, Davis Street Basic Needs Assistant Manager also states “Kids are judged in school by what they wear and for kids to get new shoes to wear when going back to school, their spirits are uplifted that supports their well-being”.
About Davis Street
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 Stepping Stones Growth Center services to more than 250 adults and children with a developmental disability.
