Kent | Neighborhood Bridges

Opportunities for Kindness

TRHS in need of Clothing and Winter Items

Specifically Need
Women's Leggings - All sizes - more L and XL if possible
Men's shorts, and athletic pants - All sizes
Hats
Gloves
Coats - Larger sizes

I Can Help!

Family in need of reliable and safe transportation

We are reaching out on behalf of a wonderful family in our community who is in urgent need of a safe, reliable vehicle. Both parents are living with disabilities, which makes daily life especially challenging without proper transportation.

Right now, something as simple as getting to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or safely transporting their children is a daily struggle. A dependable vehicle would not only ease these challenges but also greatly improve their overall wellbeing, independence, and peace of mind.

Having reliable transportation would mean:

Safe and consistent access to important medical care 🏥
The ability to provide their children with stability and opportunity 🎒
Greater independence and dignity for both parents 💙
Reduced stress and improved quality of life for the whole family 🌟

Every bit of support makes a difference.

Together, we can help this family find the stability and security they deserve.

I Can Help!

National Sponsors

Ohio Sponsors

Kindness Council Members

Recently Filled Needs

Single Mother In Need of Car Repair Assistance

Single mother of 2 KCSD elementary school students needs financial assistance to complete urgent car repair so she can drive to her job. The unmet cost of the repairs is $1,000

Groceries

Family with 4 children, 2 adults. Father lost job and food stamps were cut. Mom is not working right now because she had a baby a few weeks ago. They are working with Kent Social Services, but would benefit from a gift card to Meijer or Giant Eagle.

Gas Card

Single mom with two kids, just moved out of Miller House. Starts a job on Monday. Has no money, first paycheck will come in a week but needs gas to get to work.

Diapers Size 6

Preschool student needing diapers size 6 to keep at home and school

Winter Boots

Winter boots size 5 for boy in grade 4

Glasses for student

A female student is in need of glasses. Her pair was broken. The family is in need of support to get a new pair.

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About Kent

Kathleen Wiler - Area Director

Kathleen Wiler is a resident of Kent where she lives with her husband and two daughters, both of whom attend Kent City Schools. She is a current board member for the City of Kent Department of Parks and Recreation. Her past professional experience includes nearly 20 years working in NCAA Division I college athletics and three years as a teacher and coach near her hometown of Philadelphia, PA. Kathleen graduated from Providence College with a B.A. in Social Science and earned an MEd in School Counseling from Kent State University.

Our Steering Committee

David Myers - Manager, Human Resources - Davey Drill Kent / Rotary

Amanda Senn - Sales and Marketing. - Metis Construction /Rotary

Nicholas Shearer - Chief of Police - City of Kent

Bill Myers - Fire Chief - City of Kent

Dennis Campbell - Executive Director - Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

Marquice Seward - Assistant Program Manager - Kent Social Service

Nate Watson - Director of Camping at Great Trail Council - Boy Scouts of America - Kent Jaycees

Bill Russell - Chief Officer Portage Behavioral Health - Coleman Health Services Inc

Dave Rueller - City Manager - City of Kent

Carmen Roebke - Assoc for Christian Formation - Kent State University Newman Center

John Vennetti - Superintendent - Portage County Board of Developmental Disability

Louise Feciuch - Supervisor - Portage County Job and Family Services (serves as family and community engagement coordinator for KCSD)

Joan Seidel - Health Commissioner - City of Kent

Heather Malarcik - Executive Director- Main Street Kent

Lesley Sickle - Marketing and Branding - Main Street Kent

Dana Lawless-Andric - Assoc VP Office of Engagement and Outreach - Kent State University

Candace Curtis - Ben Curtis Family Foundation

Megan Johns - School Age Administrator - Kent Parks and Recreation

Tom Larkin - Superintendent - KCSD

Justin Gates - Assistant Superintendent - KCSD

Contact Us

kent@neighborhoodbridges.org

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