Opportunities for Kindness
Help stock the ELC clinic with Spring clothing
The ELC clinic is in need of Spring Clothing items that are weather appropriate. The ELC clinic often supplies clothing items to children that are in need of a change of clothing during the school day.
Below is an Amazon Wish List to donate items:
ELC Spring Clinic Restock Amazon Wish List
Thank you for your generosity in helping to stock the ELC clinic with weather appropriate clothing!
Monetary Donations needed to purchase a mattress
A New Albany Primary School family is in need of a queen mattress so that all family members have a place to sleep.
We are requesting monetary donations to purchase a NEW, clean mattress for the family.
Amount Needed: $220
Thank you for helping this New Albany family so that all members of the family have a bed to sleep in!
Grandmother Living on her Own is in Need of Furniture & Clothing
A grandmother recently arrived from Venezuela to live near her children. She currently has very little and is in need of clothing and furniture items.
Household Items:
-Full size blanket & Comforter
-Small Dresser or Chest of Drawers
-Small Kitchen table & chairs
-Kitchen items (dishes, silverware)
Clothing Items:
-Shoes-size 8.5
-Pants- size 28 or 8/10
-Shirts-size Large
-Jacket-size XL
Donated:
-Ful mattress and frame - ordered with NA Bridges donated funds
-Full sheets
-1 NEW bed pillow
-Lamps- Pending pick up
Clothing - 6 shirts/tops, 2 size 10/12 pants, 2 pairs of shoes, 1 jacket, 3 lightweight sweaters
Kitchen cooking utensils, 1 pan, 1 frying pan, 4 bowls, Tupperware, glasses
Gift Cards and Monetary donations are also welcome and will be used towards the purchase of requested items.
Thank you for your generosity!
Single Mother with 2 Teenagers Needs a Bed
Single NAFP mother with 2 teenagers and a fixed income needs a bed.
We are accepting donations towards the purchase of the following items:
-Queen mattress
-Queen Frame
Additional Items Needed:
-Queen Blanket
-Lamps
Donated:
-Queen Sheets
**We are no longer accepting donated mattresses & traditional frames**
Thank you for your donations towards the purchase of these items
NAFP Family Needs Help Purchasing Essential Items
A New Albany Food Pantry family is in need of the following items that they cannot afford to purchase on their fixed income:
-Small Kitchen Table and Chairs
-Kitchen supplies (cooking utensils, dishes, silverware, glasses)
-Gift cards towards the purchase of clothing items
Donated:
-Queen mattress - Purchased by New Albany Bridges
-Pots and pans
-Queen sheets
Thank you for generous donations!
Family in need of dresser
A NAFP Family is on a tight budget and in need of a dresser for their son.
Need: 1 small Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Please contact us if you have a dresser to donate or would like to make a Monetary/gift card donation for the purchase of a dresser.
Thank you for your generous support!
Hardworking Family in need of financial support
A New Albany family of 4 came to the US 10 years ago and is very proud to never need financial assistance for their bills. However, the father has been laid off of his 1st job and hours have been reduced in his 2nd job. The family has found themselves behind on several bills and need assistance to keep their utilities on and maintain their vehicle that is utilized for his 2nd job.
Car Payment: $1,567
Electric Bill -$218
Gas Bill -$93
Donated Amount: $436
Remaining Amount: $1431
The family is extremely grateful for any support you can provide!
Family of 3 in Need of Spring/Summer Clothing
A family is in need of spring/summer clothing for all 3 members. Gently used clothing or Gift Cards/monetary donations would also be appreciated.
Need
Father - size Adult Medium
Mother - size Adult XL
Child - girl size 5 or 6
Donated:
Women's XL - 6 short sleeve shirts, 4 long sleeve shirts, 1 sweatshirt, 2 leggings, 2 dress pants
Child Size 5/6 - Seven pairs of NEW underwear, 1 zip front hoodie, 4 short sleeve T-shirts, 2 pairs of long leggings, 1 pair of Capri length leggings, 1 pair of shorts
Thank you for your generous donations towards this family's clothing needs!
Single mom in desperate need of financial help
A single mom is in desperate need of financial help. Her hours were reduced at both jobs but her main job was reduced down to 20 hours. She started to work at making deliveries to make additional money but unfortunately she fell behind on all her bills.'
She has a son at New Albany High School. She's a very hard worker and is actively looking for more work.
Need
Rent - $913.33
car - $1,800.77
Gas - $269.07
Electricity - $190.41
Total - $3173.58
Still need - $1958.58
Donated
$1215
Thank you for your kindness and support for this family!
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
NAFP family needs clothing
6T boys: 1 jacket, 5 short sleeve shirts, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 PJ, 2 pants, 1 sweatshirt
Size 12-16 Youth girl - 8 socks 5 PJ;s, 4 shorts, 5 shirts
Womens: 3 shorts, 1 dress, 2 shirts, 3 long sleeve shirts, 1 sweatshirt, 1 jacket
NAFP Family needs your help!
New Albany Food Pantry Family of 4 is in need of household items that they cannot afford to purchase.
Donated:
-Drinking glasses
-Adult Men's socks
-Adult Women's socks
Ordered with New Albany Bridges Funds:
-Queen sized blanket
-4 NEW pillows
-Gift cards to purchase new underwear
Thank you for your kindness!
New Albany Senior Citizen needs a mattress and bedding
A New Albany Food Pantry senior citizen is in need of a bed and bedding.
Need:
Purchased with NA Bridges Funds:
-Queen mattress
-Queen Sheets
-Queen blanket
Thank you for your donation!
Single Mom and Teenage Child Need Bedding Items and Lamps
A single mom with a teenager doesn't have the income to purchase the following items:
Donated:
-Queen sheets
-Queen blankets
2 lamps
-Queen mattress - Purchased with New Albany Bridges Donated Funds
-Queen bed frame - Purchased with New Albany Bridges Donated Funds
Thank you for your Kindness and helping this mother and her teenage child!
Single NAFP Mother Needs a Bed
A NAFP single mother is in need of a bed.
Need:
Queen Sheets
Purchased with New Albany Bridges Donated Funds:
-Queen mattress
-Queen bed frame
Thank you for your assistance in helping this single mother with a place to sleep.
Single mom and teenage son in need of Clothing & Gas Cards
A single mom is in need of clothes for herself and her 12-year-old son. They could also use gift cards for gas.
Mom - Size Medium
-NEW Underwear
-Shirts
-Pants
12 Year Old Boy - size youth XL or Men’s small
-Pants & shorts
-Shirts
-Jacket (Men's small)
-Shoes - size 9
Donated:
Boy Clothing: 13 t-shirts shirts, 4 fleece/sweatshirts, 3 flannel shirts, 4 pants, 2 shorts
Female Clothing: 1 short jumper, 2 sweaters, 6 shirts, 3 shorts, 7 casual dresses
Monetary donations are always appreciated! Thank you!
About New Albany
Christy Apple, Area Director
Christy was introduced to the neighborhood bridges through her work at the New Albany Food Pantry. She was excited to join New Albany Bridges and felt it was a great way to get further involved in the community. She has lived in New Albany since 2001 with her husband, Jonathan, and their 2 children who are both in the New Albany school district. Christy has a Health Service Administration degree from Ohio University and an MBA from Ashland University. She has worked in healthcare planning and administration for 20+ years and currently devotes her time to healthcare consulting projects. In her free time, she enjoys watching her children play in their many sporting events and spending time with friends and family. Christy is very excited to promote kindness in our community through New Albany Bridges!
Vineetha Thomas, Area Director
Vineetha was introduced to neighborhood bridges through her volunteer work with the New Albany Food Pantry. She instantly felt that this was a great platform to bridge kindness and support the local community. She has lived in New Albany since 2006 and loves the close knit feel of it. Vineetha has a Bachelor's Degree in General Business & Management from the University of Maryland. She started her hospitality career with Marriott International and most recently worked in Convention Sales at Experience Columbus for 10 years before taking a break to spend more time with her husband and two boys. Both her children attend the New Albany school district. In addition to spending time with her family and friends she also enjoys staying fit and getting involved in the community by volunteering at her kids' schools, at her church, the New Albany Food Pantry and participating in the local Indian community’s cultural activities. Vineetha is excited to continue to bridge kindness in our community through New Albany Bridges!