Flau’jae Johnson brings her More To 4 Foundation back to Savannah for fourth annual school giveback

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WNBA player and Savannah native Flau’jae Johnson hosted the fourth annual Back to School Giveback at Enmarket Arena, bringing her More To 4 Foundation home to provide students with free school supplies, backpacks, shoes, uniforms, and haircut and braiding services.

The event reached full capacity at Enmarket Arena, according to organizers.

Last year’s giveback drew more than 2,500 attendees.

“Trying to make their school year a little bit better,” Johnson said. “A fresh pair of shoes, some fresh pair of clothes can change a lot for a kid, school supplies and things that they need. That’s where I come in.”

Johnson, who now plays for the Seattle Storm, said showing up in person for Savannah kids is part of the message she wants to send.

“I can do a giveback, and I can send all this money, and it’s going to happen,” Johnson said. “But I feel like the kids need to see me out here; they need to see like ‘dang, she grew up here and she made it out and she came back and she’s trying to pour into us,’ and so that’s always the message I want to push.”

Attendee Tamara Shields said the event reflects Johnson’s commitment to her hometown. “A lot of people leave and don’t look after their people, but Flau’Jae is definitely one of them ones,” Shields said.

Johnson said the foundation has more planned for the community. “It’s the community I want to pour into,” she said. “We got a lot more coming. A lot more for More To 4 Foundation.”

There was also music, a live DJ, free food, games, and community resources.

Founded by Johnson and inspired by her jersey number, More To 4 is dedicated to empowering underserved youth by creating access to opportunities in sports, education, and the arts.

“This year’s Giveback is made possible with the support of national sponsors Experian, PUMA, e.l.f. Cosmetics, BODYARMOR, E93, and Houston Premier Realty, all partners who share Flau’jae’s commitment to investing in the next generation,” organizers wrote.