On Saturday, August 9th, the Warriors joined San Francisco’s Mission Promise Neighborhood 3-in-1 “Back to School Event” by attending the 9th Annual Mission Backpack Giveaway at John O’Connell High School.

More than 2,000 students and their families attended the event.

The event was filled with additional educational resources for students and parents to take advantage of.

Warriors Public Affairs Director Theo Ellington was on-hand to interact with the families and help pass out backpacks donated by the Warriors.

He also took the event podium to share the importance of education and community organization coming together to provide resources that aid with student achievement.

Additional speakers in attendance helping celebrate the start of the school year included San Francisco District 9 Supervisor David Campos.

Vice President of the San Francisco Board of Education Hydra Mendoza.

San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Commissioner Matt Haney.

And Mission Economic Development Director Luis Granados.

As a result of everyone’s efforts over 2,500 youth were served.

The Warriors were happy to take part in this event and were grateful for the opportunity help to ensure that Bay Area children are prepared for the school year ahead.

The Mission Promise Neighborhood is a city-wide community partnership that was created to support kids and families living, working, and attending school in the Mission District. To find out more information on Mission Promise Neighborhood, please visit – http://missionpromise.org/