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Opportunities for Kindness

Help RHS Students Go to Washington DC


21 students from Robertsdale High School have the chance of a lifetime to visit Washington DC with the goal of helping them understand, experience and take part in their government by finding their voices as citizens.  The 5-day program includes workshops, current issue discussions, debates, visits to memorials, national and historical sites, museums and institutions of government including Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress and the White House. This program gives students an inside look at what civic responsibility really means,

Throughout the school year students have fundraised $45,468 for this trip.  The final payment date is rapidly approaching and 3 students still need $1000 each. Donations in any amount toward this $3000 goal are appreciated.  After completing the response form you will receive a link to donate online.  Let’s help all these students become engaged citizens.    

Bay Minette Elementary Family Needs Partial Assistance with Rent


Bay Minette Elementary family needs a little rent assistance.  Mom has been out of work since November due to injuries from a car accident.   She has been able to keep up with all bills until now but needs an additional $371 to cover January rent.  She is going back to work soon so she will be able to pay rent in the future.  A donation in any amount up to $371 is appreciated.  neighborhood bridges will make direct payment to the apartment complex. Thank you for helping this family.

BMES Family Needs Assistance with Funeral Expenses


The father of a Bay Minette Elementary student passed away from cancer in another state.  The family doesn’t have the funds to cover the expense of cremation and the return of the cremains to the family.  We are seeking donations in any amount up to $1200 to cover these expenses.  After completing the response form you will receive a link to donate online.  neighborhood bridges will make payment directly to the funeral home. Your support will make a significant difference in ensuring the family can honor their loved one.  

 



Foley High Family in Need of Emergency Help


A Foley High student's family who is experiencing some recent financial hardship is in need of some help. Due to some recent health problems, the parents have been unable to work. With plans to get back to work this week, they are needing some help making their rent payment this month - the need is for $1300. Donations made to neighborhood bridges will be used to make a direct payment to the rental company. Thank you for helping this family get back on their feet!

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Recently Filled Needs

Daphne mom going through cancer treatment needs help


We have a single mom of very young children in Daphne going through a tough time as she's had to take a temporary leave of absence from work to undergo stage 3 cancer treatment. We would love to help her with utility bill assistance and a grocery gift card. Current electric bill of $608 for 2 months and water bill of $76 would keep her current as she navigates her treatment and recovery. Please click "I Can Help" to contribute any amount and neighborhood bridges will pay the bills on her behalf. Thank you so much for showing kindness to this family!

Wheelchair ramp needed for FMS student


Single mom of a Fairhope Middle School student who is wheelchair bound is in need of a ramp so the young boy can access their home without having to be carried up the stairs by family members on a daily basis. Lack of access is a fall risk for this family so we would like to have a ramp built for them.  Donations for materials would be greatly appreciated as we have a local contractor who is willing to build the ramp at no charge. Thank you so much for supporting our community!

Need Financial Assistance for Elberta Elementary Students Attending Field Trip


Six Elberta Elementary 6th grade students need assistance with a field trip to New Orleans on April 24th. These students will be able to ride a charter bus, visit the WWII Museum, and tour the Aquarium with their peers.  The cost to attend the field trip is $90 for each child - total needed is $540.  Donations made to neighborhood bridges will be used to make a direct payment to the school for the trip. Any help towards will be greatly appreciated!

RHS Student Needs Boots


RHS senior needs a new pair of boots.  His current boots are falling apart and have holes in the sides and he cannot afford to purchase another pair.  He is a sweet kid working towards independence upon graduation in May.  We have found a pair of boots for him that will serve him well now and when he enters the workforce upon graduation.  Donations in any amount up to $167.35 towards the purchase are appreciated.  After completing the response form you will receive a link to donate online.  neighborhood bridges will purchase the boots.  Thank you for providing comfort and warmth to our student.

Fairhope West family in need of furniture


A family has just moved into a trailer and needs two chests/ dressers to put their clothes in. Please help this family make it feel like home. 

Fairhope East Family in Need of a Microwave


We have a family in our school who has fallen on hard times and is doing their best to get back on their feet. Unfortunately, they do not have a microwave, and they are unable to afford one at the moment. As a result, our students have received meals they cannot eat because they have no way to cook them.
If you have a microwave you are willing to donate, please bring it to:
 20698 Bishop Road – Attention: Kenita Callwood
Additionally, if you’d like to help with a monetary donation, please click the "I Can Help" button and follow the instructions. Neighborhood Bridges will use the funds to purchase a microwave for this family. Thank you for your kindness and support! 
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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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