Opportunities for Kindness
Stackable Washer/Dryer Needed
Local resident in need of a stackable washer/dryer due to workable area limitations to place it in the home. If you would like to donate this, we can arrange for pick up of this item, just click on the "I CAN HELP". If you would like to donate towards the purchase of a unit and assist in that manner (due to the uniqueness of this appliance), click on the "I CAN HELP" and let us know how you would like to assist.
Single mother in need of Fridge, dishwasher, and dryer
We are in need of a refrigerator, dryer, and dishwasher for a single mother with young children. We can arrange for pick up of each of these items. If you can help, click on the "I CAN HELP" button and will make arrangements.
Family of 4 needs living room Funiture
Family of 4 just moving into new house and could use Funiture. They currently have no couch, chairs end tables for the living room. Need dining room table and chairs any size will work. They also could use kitchen items. They are grateful for anything they can receive.
Family in need of washer
There is a family in need of a washer. Please let us know if you are able to help with this request click on the I CAN HELP button and we can arrange for pick up.
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
Family in need of a Stove
Family in need of a stove
Family in need of beds for children
Patient is moving to new home and needs assistance with obtaining new beds for both her children. Any type of bed will work.
6th grade boy in need of tennis shoes
12 year old boy in need of tennis shoes, size 5 adult.
Single mom in need of a refrigerator
Local single mom, using Ice Chests and coolers to keep her food cold for her children in need of a refrigerator. If you have one, or would like to donate towards the purchase of one, please click on the I CAN HELP button. We can make arrangements for pick up of the appliance.
Overnight Fire destroys all clothing for family in Gahanna
Clothing needed for two boys ages 5 and 7 after their home was destroyed by fire in Gahanna on 4/26
Need new underwear, socks and shoes - Boys size 11 1/2 shoe, and size 1
Clothing for school, shorts for summer, pants for school, and shirts for sizes 5T and 7T
If you would like to donate clothing or towards this need please click on the I CAN HELP button and we will be directly in contact to arrange pick up of these items.
Local Elementary Teacher in need of automobile after flood
A teacher at Royal Manor Elementary lost his vehicle last week when it stalled in the high water on his way to work. If you would have a vehicle you would like to donate, neighborhood bridges covers all of the costs associated with this transaction. Click on the I CAN HELP button and we will reach out to you.
About Gahanna
Ron Smith, Area Director
Gahanna Bridges will make use of technology and social media to engage the community in helping to identify specific needs in the community – and then will invite community members to help fill those needs. Gahanna Bridges will work in partnership with Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) to help identify and refer needy residents and families to GRIN as well as bridge solutions through other Gahanna service providers. Gahanna Bridges will seek engagement of teachers, counselors, administrators in our schools plus clergy, first responders, and mental health agencies to advocate for those in need. Ron Smith has been involved in a number of Gahanna organizations and currently serves on the boards of the Gahanna Chamber of Commerce (as Vice-Chair of Operations/Business Development), the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN). Ron’s company SOH Productions, was named as the Gahanna Small Business of the Year in 2010 and Ron was named Business Person of the Year in 2015.