Daniel Washington
Coverage of Daniel Washington in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit nonprofit seeks community help after 400 pairs of donated shoes stolen from warehouse
A Detroit nonprofit, Northwest Goldberg Cares, is seeking community assistance after thieves stole 400 pairs of donated sneakers intended for a children's event. The stolen items, valued at $40,000, were donated by USA Basketball and were stored in a warehouse ahead of the organization's annual HOOPFEST event.
- More than 400 pairs of donated basketball shoes were stolen after about 900 pairs were delivered for Northwest Goldberg Cares' annual HOOPFEST giveaway
Over 400 pairs of donated basketball shoes were stolen after approximately 900 pairs were delivered for Northwest Goldberg Cares' annual HOOPFEST giveaway. A staff member discovered the missing sneakers on Friday morning, according to founder and Executive Director Daniel Washington.
- ‘It hits you in the gut’: Detroit nonprofit says 400 pairs of shoes stolen before youth giveaway event
A Detroit nonprofit, Northwest Goldberg Cares, reported the theft of 400 brand-new shoes intended for a youth giveaway event ahead of its HoopFest 2026 community event. The stolen shoes included donations from brands like Nike, Adidas, and USA Basketball, leaving the organization with only 500-600 pairs remaining for its goal of distributing 1,000 pairs to Detroit youth.