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Opportunities for Kindness

SFMS family in need of meal assistance due to house flood

We have a local Spanish Fort family who experienced a house flood recently and is not able to cook meals for a family of 5. They have access to a refrigerator and microwave but no oven or stove for actual cooking. They would be very grateful for any gift card assistance for local restaurants to fill the gap with hot meals until their kitchen can be restored. Click I Can Help to donate any amount toward this need. Thank you so much!

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Christmas help for DHS Teens

A DHS family is having a difficult time financially due to financial constraints and a family member with ongoing medical issues. With the extra health care expense, it leaves very little for Christmas requests. These two boys would be so very grateful for any of the following items:
Solid white tees (thick) size Adult S and Adult M.
Solid Black tees (thick) size Adult S and Adult M.
Nike socks (for both) shoe size 9 and 10
Black joggers size Adult S and Adult M
Nike hoodies size Adult S and Adult M
Body Wash for 2 boys (no preference)
Razor Sets for 2 boys
Any items can be dropped off at Daphne High School attn: Laura Sasser (social worker) or Click I Can Help to contribute monetarily and neighborhood bridges will purchase the items.
Thank you so much for showing kindness to this family during the holidays!

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Recently Filled Needs

Mother of Magnolia Student Needs Assistance with Power Bill

Mother of 5 children who recently gave birth to twins and has been unable to work is two months behind on her power bill and has received notice that her electricity will be cut off if payment is not made. She hopes to be starting a new job soon, but needs help paying $370 to Riviera to avoid having power disconnected. Donations to neighborhood bridges will be used to pay the utility company directly. Thank you for showing kindness to this family during this difficult time for them.

Single Mother of Magnolia Student in Need of Queen Mattress and Boxsprings

Single mother recently secured a place to live for herself and her child. While this is a huge step forward, she is currently sleeping on the floor and needs a queen-sized mattress and box spring to help make her new space feel like home. If anyone has a gently used set they are willing to donate, it would make a tremendous difference for this family. Delivery can be arranged by neighborhood bridges. Your kindness would help provide comfort, stability, and a fresh start during a very challenging time.

RHS Winter Clothing Need for 2 Students

RHS has 2 male students in need of winter clothes. They are brothers who often share clothes with one another and the clothes they have are worn down. We would like to provide them with clothing to keep them warm this winter season. Due to a limited time constraint and holiday delivery times being uncertain, we are asking for monetary donations. The school social worker will go purchase these items for the students so we can get it to them in a timely manner. We are asking for donations in any amount up to $250 to fulfill this need. If you are able to help, please donate through Neighborhood Bridges. Thanks so much for helping our Golden Bear Family!

BCHS 9th Male Student Need Clothes

Baldwin County High School male student needs warm clothes. He is the oldest of 6 children and his family is experiencing a very difficult time financially. Please deliver any donations to Baldwin County High School, One Tiger Drive, Bay Minette, AL 36507, attention Ms. Lewis. Due to the Christmas break, donations need to be received no later than Wednesday, December 17. neighborhood bridges can arrange delivery if needed. Thank you for spreading kindness this holiday season.

Boxer briefs
Crew socks - black or white
Hoodie - Men's medium
Winter jacket - Men's medium
Crocs/Slides - Men's size 12
Joggers - Men's medium
Athletic shorts/long pants - Men's medium

Summerdale School Children in Need of Clothing

The following items are urgently needed for two siblings at Summerdale School - new or gently used cool and warm weather clothing in any quantities will be greatly appreciated:

For a 14-year-old (girl):

Shirts: Adult Medium
Jeans: Size 28/32
Pants: Size 6 or Medium

For a 12-year-old (boy):

Shirts & Pants: Size 14/16 (youth)
Shoes: Men's size 9

Items can be delivered or shipped to Summerdale School, ATTN: Ms. Waldour - 400 East Broadway Street, Summerdale 36580

Clothing and shoes needed for a 10 year old Daphne student

Daphne student needs winter clothes and shoes due to financial hardship with the family.

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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