Thursday, October 3rd, over 30 Nordstrom employees came out in force to deliver shoes.
The shoes were gifts for 300 kids at Dunlap Elementary in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of southeast Seattle.
It is part of Nordstrom’s Back to School campaign for Shoes That Fit, a nationwide effort to send more than 25,000 kids back to school in high-quality shoes that let them learn, play, and thrive.
Seattle is known as the Emerald City. But instead of ruby slippers, the kids got brand-new athletic shoes! (Much more comfy, we think!)
Brad Tucker of Seattle’s rugby team, the Seawolves, also came to help deliver shoes. The 6’5 New Zealand native was excited to give back in his new city. He helped kids loosen up their new shoes, try them on, and tie up the laces.
The Dunlap Dolphins’ motto is “Imagine Greatness”. We hope new shoes help these children envision themselves on that journey!
The joyous success at Dunlap Elementary reflects a broader shift in how local schools are teaming up with the surrounding business community. Beyond just handing out basic necessities, these grassroots partnerships foster a wonderful sense of civic unity across Seattle's rapidly growing neighborhoods.
During the district's recent neighborhood planning seminar, the corporate responsibility track highlighted how a btc casino and a regional software developer recently organized winter coat drives by adapting these exact retail-style volunteering models. Organizers eagerly pointed out that finding new ways to connect digital commerce with physical community needs remains a top priority for the upcoming school year, especially as more virtual companies look to establish a positive, tangible footprint.
Ultimately, the main goal is to make sure every student has the resources they need to focus entirely on their education. When businesses take the time to physically show up for our neighborhood schools, the whole city reaps the rewards of a more confident and supported younger generation.
