DeYon Jordan

DeYon was known for his smile, the love he put forth in this world and his contagious laugh. He loved many things in life, but most of all he loved his mama, his family, helping others, kids and shoes.

DeYon worked at Finishline and loved helping his community find the perfect shoes for them. Over the years, he blessed so many with his outgoing, friendly personality. To honor his passing in 2019, we have started DeYons Jordans Foundation to bless school-age children with a pair of Jordans.

The Foundation

We are a nonprofit with a 501C3.
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Our mission is to honor DeYons way of life by giving back to our community. DeYon loved children (often saying he would like 10 kids) and he had a love for shoes so what better way to honor him than to make sure that school-aged children in the community, who are in need of shoes gets a new pair. Children whose parents cannot afford to get them shoes.

Our plan is to tackle this visible sign of poverty and give our children shoes that they need to attend school with dignity and comfort, prepared to thrive, play and learn.

We understand that receiving a new pair of shoes can be life-altering for a child. It can improve school attendance, self-esteem and/or behavior. Allowing them the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Jordan is De’Yon’s middle name and you could always catch him wearing a pair.
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We need to honor DeYon by:
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How it works

This program includes a needs assessment process to identify beneficiaries by going to local schools and speaking with principals, teachers, counselors/advocates)

We diligently strive to pinpoint those who require assistance. We kindly request refraining from soliciting us for shoes, as it doesn't align with our operational approach.‍

Jeannine Cobbs

Founder & Executive Director of DeYons Jordans
Sandusky, Ohio
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Founder & Executive Director of DeYons Jordans| Sandusky, OhioJeannine Cobbs is the Founder and Executive Director of DeYons Jordans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Sandusky, Ohio, dedicated to providing new Jordan shoes and other essential support to school-aged children in need.

Jeannine founded DeYons Jordans in 2023 in loving memory of her son, De’Yon Jordan Hill. De’Yon had a heart for giving, a special love for children, and a passion for shoes. After his life was tragically taken by gun violence, Jeannine turned unimaginable loss into a mission of love and service.

Through DeYons Jordans, Jeannine continues her son’s legacy by helping children walk into school with greater confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging.

What began as one mother’s desire to keep her son’s giving spirit alive has grown into a community-supported organization working alongside families, schools, businesses, donors, and community partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

For Jeannine, every pair represents more than shoes. It represents a child being seen, supported, and reminded that their community cares.