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Hygiene Supplies for RHS Special Needs Classrooms

The special needs classrooms at Robertsdale High School are very low on hygiene items, hand sanitizers, and incontinence supplies. Students often have accidents. Having supplies on hand allows teachers to create a supportive environment by keeping the students clean and comfortable. CLICK HERE for the Amazon Wish List. Please deliver or ship donations to Robertsdale High School, 1 Golden Bear Drive, Robertsdale, AL 36567, attention Ms. Chandler. Thank you!

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Daphne East 6th grader wants to play trombone

We have a Daphne 6th grader really wanting to learn to play the trombone, however, their single parent is unable to afford the rental or purchase of a used instrument. We are requesting donations to provide one for this school year. If you would like to contribute, please click I Can Help and neighborhood bridges will arrange the rental/purchase. The expected amount is estimated to be $400. Thanks so much for encouraging extracurricular activities for our young students!

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Recently Filled Needs

Single mom of 3 in Daphne needs power bill assistance

A Daphne family of 4 needs assistance setting up electric service in a new apartment as they relocate from a shelter. The parent is a single mother. The new apartment must have electric service before they move in and to keep the apartment, this must be paid soon. We are looking for donations to help this family rebuild a sense of stability. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Scholarships for 2026 Graduating Seniors

Thanks to a large donation, neighborhood bridges Baldwin County was able to award $22,500 in scholarships to deserving 2026 graduating seniors struggling to pay for their educations beyond high school.

School Nursing Supervisor Requests Help with Bandages/Stickers

Bandages and stickers are needed for school nurses in all Baldwin County schools.
(Using funds from a large undesignated gift, neighborhood bridges worked with the Health Services Coordinator to provide a large quantity of these items for most/all school nurses in the county in January 2026. Total cost was $4,263.57.)

FHS Student in need of athletic shoes

We have a student in great need of athletic shoes in a men's size 11.5. The student would like a pair of black/white nike athletic shoes, but any brand will be greatly appreciated. Student lives in a single parent/income family and extra support is a blessing. Donations can be dropped off or shipped to:
Social Worker
Fairhope High School
1 Pirate Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
Thank you for your generosity!

Daphne family fleeing domestic violence

A single mom and her two children have fled a domestic violence situation from another state. The children are in desperate need of clothing and shoes to attend school in Daphne. We would like to provide a gift card so the social worker can shop for necessary clothing immediately, and these students can start rebuilding their confidence. Please click I Can Help if you would like to contribute. Thank you so much for helping bless this family in need.

Mathis Elementary Family in Need of Mini-fridge and Microwave Oven

A Mathis Elementary family with 3 children lacks a kitchen. A mini fridge and a microwave will help them prepare meals for their family.
(Funds on hand from undesignated monetary gifts to neighborhood bridges were used to purchase these items so that they could be provided quickly.)

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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.

Contact Us

baldwincounty@neighborhoodbridges.org