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Opportunities for Kindness

Elberta Middle School Student Needs Assistance to Participate in State Competition


Update: $100 has been donated, leaving $58 still needed to fund this student's trip to Montgomery.

Student qualified for the Technology Student Association's state competition in Montgomery and needs help to cover the trip's expenses which total $158. To donate online, click "I Can Help" and instructions will be sent. neighborhood bridges will send payment to the school bookkeeper. Any amount will be appreciated! Thank you for helping this deserving student!! 

Clothing needed for FMS male student


Adult Medium pants and shorts. Cargo or athletic shorts. Large t-shirts or polo shirts. Medium underwear, low profile socks, size 10 W dark colored tennis shoe. 

Laundry detergent and liquid laundry sanitizer. Please bring to 2 Pirate Dr. Attn Rachel

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Recently Filled Needs

Daphne students in need of haircuts


We have two male students in Daphne (one at Daphne Middle and one at Daphne High) who are in need of haircuts.  The family is currently homeless and living in a hotel.  These boys are new to the Daphne schools and having a fresh haircut would help boost their confidence in a new setting.  The haircut cost is $30 plus tip per boy so we are seeking a donation of $75 total.  Please consider helping these young men feel their best under difficult circumstances!  Just click "I Can Help" and a donation link will be emailed to you.  Thanks so much for spreading kindness in our community!

Field Trip Assistance Needed for Elberta Elementary Student


A 3rd grader at EES needs monetary assistance in the amount of $18 to attend a field trip with his peers.  Any amount towards the field trip would be greatly appreciated.

Fairhope East Elementary Students in Need of Headphones


We are nearing the end of the school year and appx 10 students are in need of headphones due to their headphones being broken. Unfortunately, these families do not have the means to replace them. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at Fairhope East Elementary: 20698 Bishop Road. Thank you for helping us reach the end of the year with necessities. 

Foley Family Devastated by Father's Passing is in Need of Funds to Help with Cremation Expenses


Father of family with a child at Magnolia Elementary passed away suddenly and unexpectedly following complications after a surgical procedure. They are in need of assistance to pay $1345 for cremation expenses. Click "I can help" and follow the instructions that will be emailed to you to donate online. neighborhood bridges will make payment directly to the funeral home. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support for this family in their grief.

Elberta Elementary Students Need Assistance to Attend Field Trip


Two 3rd grade students need monetary assistance of $18 per student to attend a field trip with their class.  To help, click "I can help" then make an online donation following instructions that will be sent; neighborhood bridges will make payment directly to the school for the field trip. Thank you for showing kindness to this these children!! 

Diapers Needed for Special Needs Class at Robertsdale Elementary


A Pre K special needs class needs diapers...approximately 60 size 4 and 60 size 5 - any brand.  Several students come to school each day with a limited number of diapers because parents don't have extra diapers to send. Please deliver/ship any donations to Robertsdale Elementary, 1 Cub Drive, Robertsdale, AL 36567, attention Serena Forrest.  Thank you for helping our students.  

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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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