October 26, 2015 (Sacramento):  Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will donate more than 400 pairs of new shoes to students at Woodbine Elementary School on Wednesday, October 28. The donation amounts to a new pair of shoes for every student at the school.

“We are so grateful to Chicas Latinas and the generosity of the group’s membership,” said SCUSD Superintendent José L. Banda. “I look forward to seeing our students enjoying their new shoes.”

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento is a philanthropic 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with more than 200 members devoted to supporting each other as emerging leaders. Founded in 2009, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s mission is to make a positive impact in the Sacramento community by improving, connecting and embracing Latino culture and by giving back to the community. Learn more at www.chicaslatinasdesacramento.org or www.facebook.com/chicaslatinas.

Woodbine Elementary, built in 1953, serves students from South Sacramento and neighborhoods near Sacramento Executive Airport.

WHAT:         Chicas Latinas de Sacramento Shoe Donation

WHEN:         9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28

WHERE:       Woodbine Elementary School, 2500 52nd Ave., Sacramento, CA  95822