SHANGHAI, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dada Group (Nasdaq:
DADA), China's leading local
on-demand delivery and retail platform, is pleased to announce that
Dada Now jointly launch a public welfare program called "Waiting
for A Book" with Shanghai's local
Youth Volunteers Association and Shanghai cultural cafe THE PRESS. This
activity donated books to children in mountainous areas, such as
Lijiang in Yunnan Province, to
pass on love and hope.
"Waiting for A Book" program has set 7 designated donation
locations. Among them, one of THE PRESS's most well-known stores is
located in the building of the Chinese newspaper Shun Pao (Shanghai
News, marked the beginning of modern Chinese newspapers). The event
will last until December 25. During the period, Dada Now provides
free pickup and delivery services for donors in Shanghai, facilitating book donation. All
the books collected will be sent
to Lijiang's local governments. Then they will distribute the books to children in the
mountainous areas according to actual needs.
The public welfare program leader at Dada Now, said, "A book
might change one child's future, the 'Waiting for A Book' program
sends dreams and warmth to children. Through our on-demand delivery
service, more citizens can participate more easily. These books can
inspire the children to open the door to a new world, make them
feel connected to the larger world, and can give them spiritual
nourishment. "
The program leader at THE PRESS, said, "Dada Now made a number
of efforts across its ESG initiatives, which is in line with our
mission. Through books and gifts, we share our care and warmth to
children in need. Dada Now's local pickup and delivery service is
also a great help to everyone who wants to participate in the
event."
In addition to encouraging the public to donate books, for every
book donated by the donor, THEPRESS will donate a book, and Dada
Now will also donate a bubble toy, as the New Year gift.
Dada Group has always fulfilled its corporate social
responsibility by providing welfare services. Prior to this
program, Dada Now launched the "Children's Picture Book Program" to
encourage families with children in Shanghai's Yangpu District to free cycle their
picture books. Then, Dada Now delivered these books to families in
need.
About Dada Group
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and
delivery in China. It operates
JDDJ, one of China's largest local
on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada
Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants
and individual senders across various industries and product
categories. The company's two platforms are inter-connected and
mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved
delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through
its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand
delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand
delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and
density for the Dada Now platform. In June
2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market,
under the ticker symbol "DADA."
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