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Opportunities for Kindness

Clothes for 3 Silverhill Elementary Siblings

Newly single mom is working diligently to independently support her three children. Due to the significant financial strain of this transition, providing essential clothing for her rapidly growing children has become an urgent challenge. We are seeking community support to ensure the children have the necessary attire as they continue to grow. Please CLICK HERE for an Amazon Gift List created for this family. Delivery should be made to Silverhill Elementary, 20150 County Road 55, Silverhill, AL 36576, attention Ms. Robinson. Thank you so much for helping.

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Scholarship Opportunity for Central Baldwin Area Student

$125 donated $300 needed

A Central Baldwin area student, living with her grandmother, has a scholarship opportunity requiring a trip to Birmingham. This student is in the Grateful for Grandfamilies outreach program which is part of the Baldwin County school system. Donations in any amount up to $425 are requested for travel expenses. We are grateful for any help you are able to give.

If you would like more information about Grateful for Grandfamilies, please CLICK HERE.

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Recently Filled Needs

Transportation Costs

A CF Taylor student needs assistance paying for the cost of the BRATS bus. The student's family has extremely limited resources. Due unreliable transportation and lack of gas money, the student has not been attending school but is eager to continue to attend on a regular basis. We are seeking donations up to $285 to cover transportation costs for the remainder of the school year. Thank you for helping this student get to school every day.

Senior Fees for Robertsdale High School Student

A RHS senior has earned all his eligible credits to graduate but has an outstanding fee balance of $300. The student lives with grandparents who don’t have the financial means to cover this amount. He has worked very hard to finish school but without this fee being covered his diploma will not be released. Donations in any amount are appreciated. Thank you for helping this determined student enjoy graduation with his peers.

3 Air Mattresses for Pine Grove Family

A Pine Grove family is currently doubled up with another family and there is no room to accommodate regular beds. We are requesting 2 queen blow up mattresses and 1 twin blow up mattress, all with built in pumps. Thank you for helping this family.

6th Grade Students at Elberta Elementary Need Assistance for a Field Trip

6th Grade Students have the opportunity to travel to New Orleans to visit the World War II Museum and the Aquarium. The trip costs $115 per student. There are 4 students whose families do not have the means financially for their children to attend, so the total needed is $460. Any size donation will be helpful and appreciated! Donate to neighborhood bridges and payment of the field trip fees will be made directly to the school on behalf of the students. Thank you for helping these students join their classmates for this experience!

Power Bill Assistance for Foley Middle School Family

We have a family that is needing help with their electric bill to avoid getting their power shut off soon. This grandmother is trying her best to raise her four grandchildren and give them the best care that she can. Donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated. The total amount due is $321. Just click I Can Help to contribute and neighborhood bridges will pay the bill directly.
Thank you for showing kindness to this local family!

RHS Family Needs Help with School Fees

Robertsdale High School family needs help with their child's school fees. The mother and step-father are going through a separation and the mother is currently looking for housing and employment. The step-father has been the sole provider for the family and the mother is devastated by her husband's recent request for separation. Once housing is obtained, the mother will be providing for her three children alone. Due to her current situation, she is unable to pay the $275.00 owed on her son's account. If you are able to help, please donate any amount through Neighborhood Bridges and payment will be made to the school. Thank you for your kindness.

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About Baldwin County

Andy Burton - Area Director

A resident of Fairhope since 1971, Andy is the original owner of Andrees Wine, Cheese & Things. She is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in culinary arts, worked as a personal chef for many years and was also an adjunct professor at the culinary school in Gulf Shores. Andy’s involvement with neighborhood bridges started when saw needs posted on Facebook and began donating. In 2021 she became an Area Director and is happy to be a conduit for kindness. Andy has one son and two grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys playing bridge and traveling the world.

Dena Pittman - Area Director

A lifelong resident of Baldwin County, Dena is an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties. She has been a local Realtor for over 25 year meeting the housing needs of the community. Upon learning about Neighborhood Bridges, Dena immediately felt compelled to meet the needs of local children in the school system through donations. In 2021, she was appointed as Area Director, along with Andy and Lori, with plans to expand Neighborhood Bridges to every school in Baldwin County in the near future. Serving daily through kindness is so very important, as we live in such a giving community. Dena has 2 children, Whitney and Hayden who attended Spanish Fort schools. Whitney now works in the music industry and lives in Nashville, while Hayden is a college football player and student at UAB in Birmingham.

Lori Terral - Area Director

I have been a resident in Fairhope since 2004. It is truly a pleasure to call Fairhope my home, I wanted to see this community thrive and do what we can to make it the best it can be. Neighborhood Bridges is a wonderful outreach of kindness to the children in our community, that is all done anonymously. I was asked to be an area director along with two other ladies. It has been so exciting to see how giving our community is, so many needs have been filled already. I am a graduate of LSU, and have been a stay at home mom. I am married to Gregg Terral and I have 4 grown children. I also have one beautiful granddaughter!

Miranda Schrubbe - Area Director

A Birmingham native, Miranda is a community volunteer living in Fairhope. She worked as a medical social worker before becoming a full-time mother. Following her husband’s service in the U.S. Navy, Miranda and her family settled in Baldwin County, where she has been involved in several local nonprofit organizations. A long-time advocate for the local public schools and students, Miranda is honored to be a part of neighborhood bridges --- helping behind the scenes and serving as the Area Director for the Foley and Elberta communities. She is married to Dr. Ben Schrubbe; they have 3 adult children – Hannah, Georgia and Adam.

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baldwincounty@neighborhoodbridges.org