Oakland Raiders Support Davis Street Child Development Centers

Oakland Raiders Support Davis Street Child Development Centers.

October 24, 2016, San Leandro, California: Between the months of July to October, The Oakland Raiders have donated their time and gifts to the children and families of Davis Street Child Development Centers.

July 7th, the Oakland Raiders hosted the NFL Play 60 event at the Raiders training facility. They provided buses to pick up children from the Davis Street before and after school programs located at Jefferson, Garfield and Roosevelt. In total more than 60 Davis Street children attended this event. Each child received a reusable Raiders bag, stickers, sun glasses, an NFL Play - 60 tee-shirt, and lunch. In addition, the Oakland Raiders donated 30 tickets for the children and families to the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on August 27th.

October 3rd, Davis Street at Roosevelt hosted the Raiders at a Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The Raiders came out with 4 players and Raiderettes who all helped the children make paper flowers for either their hair or for their wrist. Afterwards, a local folkloric group danced and demonstrated various cultural dance moves to the children and the Raiders.

October 9th, the Raiders again donated 123 tickets and 3 buses for Davis Street Child Development Center children and families to participate in the First and Goal Program for children who have done well in school. Children and their families from Davis Street at Roosevelt, Davis Street at Jefferson, and Lakeside were able to participate in this event. The Raiders provided lunch and entrance into the game.

Davis Street would like to extend an enormous Thank You to the Oakland Raiders for donating their time and hearts to the children and families of our Child Development Centers this year.

About Davis Street:

Serving more than 15,000 individuals annually, Davis Street helps low-income families of the Eden area and surrounding communities to improve their quality of life through short and long-term assistance. Today, Davis Street is a comprehensive safety net that assist clients to navigate their journey in 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; and five childcare centers.

About Davis Street Child Development Centers:

Everyday countless parents are kept out of the workforce by a lack of affordable, reliable and quality childcare. Our five child development centers shine as beacons of hope to parents by offering a nurturing and educational environment for their children. All programs offer developmentally appropriate curricula, designed to stimulate, nurture and develop healthy minds and bodies. Children move on to kindergarten eager and school ready.

Our philosophy of Early Care and Education is based on the belief that all children are unique and learn in different ways. We utilize age appropriate practices in each center and we promote child centered activities in a stimulating environment. All children are respected as individuals and we value their feelings and thoughts. We believe choice gives children the opportunity to develop their identity, expand their creativity, and become independent.

For questions regarding our Child Development Centers, please contact:

Daniel Johnson, Operations Director

(510) 347-4620 x. 104

djohnson@davisstreet.org