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Preparing for School
Six-year-old Lucero Perez tries on boots with the help
of Eva Fordham during a back-to-school shopping
spree at the Target in Redwood City
“What is your shoe size?” Eva Fordham asked her
petite shopping companion at the Redwood City Target.
“Thirteen and a half,” 6-year-old Lucero Perez
answered. “It’s on my shoe.”
After knowing the size, the hunt was on for
boots that would work with her school uniform.
The ladies were paired up Tuesday as part of a
back-to-school shopping spree made possible
through a partnership between the Salvation
Army and Target. About 30 Redwood City
students were chosen to participate. Each was
given an $80 gift card to purchase back-to-school
supplies along with a volunteer chaperone to help
with the shopping.
We wanted to give them the opportunity to be
prepared for education, said Salvation Army Capt.
Maria Espinoza.
Fordham, financial development director for
the Salvation Army Golden State Division, has
participated in the event for three years. She even
helped Perez’s older sister last year.
“It’s really important. As a kid, we just went
back-to-school shopping,” said Fordham.
Many of these children don’t have the
opportunity to otherwise prepare for school with a
back-to-school shopping trip.
Families are identified through social services
networks and outreach already done by the
Salvation Army, said Capt. Andres Espinoza.
“It’s really exciting,” Espinoza said of the day.
“This is an investment in the future.”
Target partnered with 40 of the Salvation Army
divisions nationwide, donating $1 million for the
sprees. About 500 stores had children shopping
Tuesday as part of the program.
Volunteers and children were given a list as a
guide but ultimately were able to work on their
own to meet each child’s needs.
Perez needed a uniform, including boots, and
a number of school supplies. Thankfully for the
little girl, who is about to enter second grade,
Target had a variety of school items emblazoned
with the face of teen heartthrob Justin Bieber.
Perez chose notebooks, folders and a backpack
with Justin’s likeness included.
“I’m good with Justin Bieber,” Perez said of her choices.
To learn more about local Salvation Army
efforts visit www.salvationarmy.org.
Editor’s note: This article, written by Heather Murtagh,
appeared first in the Daily Journal newspaper.
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Redwood City is Working to
Provide the Community with
Smooth, Safe Roadways
Road Repair and Resurfacing
~ July through September ~
Veterans Boulevard
East Bayshore Road
Various Neighborhood Streets
As part of its Roadway Preventative Maintenance
Program, Redwood City is working on several major
street repair and resurfacing projects.
This will result in improved roadways for the
community, but will cause some inconvenience to
motorists and some residents and businesses.
Expect periodic lane closures, detours, some dust,
and temporary parking restrictions during
construction. All roadway users are asked to be
particularly cautious during construction and
observe detour and directional signage.
Please see www.redwoodcity.org
or call 650‐780‐5923 for more information
and a complete list of affected streets.
to residents, motorists,
and nearby businesses for your patience as we work
to improve the community’s roadways – and our
apologies in advance for any inconvenience.
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