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Recently Filled Needs
7th Grade Girl in Need of Shoes
Student is in need of shoes. She has been wearing slippers to school for 2 weeks.
Assistance for a Family with Needs
An international family of three that moved into the Sylvania School District several months ago has been living on very limited means. They will be receiving help from SAFS having recently met with that non-profit but currently are in need of monetary support to immediately purchase clothing and basic necessities we take for granted.
Assistance for Refugee Family
Request from Meighan Richardson who is not an advocate. See note below.
Junior High School Pantry
A Sylvania Junior High is in need of a restock of snacks for kids in need to help them be ready to learn. They are also in need of both boys and girls socks to keep on hand.
Assistance for a Family with Medical Needs for a Child
We have been notified by a school counselor of a Sylvania student that is currently receiving medical attention at an out of town hospital due to a recent event. The parents are doing a lot of traveling back and forth as well as taking turns staying in a hotel to be close to the student in addition to caring for their additional siblings at home.
We are asking for monetary donations to be able to purchase gas cards and to help with additional expenses they are incurring through this lengthy hospital stay.
If you would like to make a donation of any amount to help, please fill out the form and you will receive follow-up instructions. THANK YOU!
Pants for Elementary Students
A Sylvania Elementary School is requesting pants and shorts to keep on hand for students who need a change of clothes. We are asking for donations of elastic waist pants, such as leggings, joggers, and sweatpants (no jeans). Girls sizes 5-10 and boys sizes 5-10 will work best. New or gently used.
Thank you!!
About Sylvania
Karen Smith - Area Director
Dolli Darah - Assistant Area Director
Thank you to our Sylvania neighborhood bridges steering committee!!!
Crystal Bland, Social Service Coordinator – Sylvania Area Family Services
Tammy Eisenreich, Parent - Northview High School
Amber Ferrell, Parent - Sylvan Elementary
Andrea Hoffman, School Counselor - Sylvan Elementary
Jodi Livecchi, Firefighter - Springfield Township Fire Department
Hannah Loeser, Administrative Assistant - Jewish Family & Social Services
Ben Malczewski, President - Sylvania Rotary
Michael J. Ramm, Chief - Sylvania Fire & EMS
Jason McClellen, Executive Director - Sylvania Area Family Services
Alexandria Thornton, Counselor - Hill View Elementary
Ken Wines, Community Relations Manager – Sylvania Chamber of Commerce
Shawn Wittkop, Lieutenant - Sylvania Fire & EMS
Melissa Micham - Pastor, Olivet Lutheran Church
Mellisa McDonald - Student Services, Sylvania Schools
Jessica Kujawa - Social Worker, Sylvania Schools