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Opportunities for Kindness

2T-3T Girls Clothing Needed


A New Albany mom is in need of spring/summer clothing for her daughter.

Size needed:  2T-3T

Monetary or gift card donations are also welcome!

Family of 5 facing eviction


A New Albany family of five, including three children in the NA schools, is experiencing financial hardship. The family experienced a fire a few months ago and struggled financially to replace all their clothing and bedding.  The situation was elevated when the dad lost his job last month. They are in dire need of this month's rent to avoid eviction.

Amount Needed:  $2785

Thank you for your generosity towards helping this family in need.

A single mom is in need of rent assistance


A single Mom with 2 kids in NAPLS is facing eviction. She lost her job and has fallen behind on rent. 

Amount Needed:  $2500

Thank you for helping to keep this family in their home!

Family of 3 needs beds and household items


A family with a teenager in New Albany schools has saved up for their own apartment but is currently sleeping on the floor.  They need help purchasing beds and household items.


Other Donations needed:
-3 NEW bed pillows
-Kitchen table with 4 chairs
-Silverware


DONATED ITEMS:
-Queen mattress and bed frame
-Full mattress and bed frame
-Full sheet set
-Queen sheet set
-Pans
-Dishes
-Queen Blanket
-Full blanket
-Glassware
-Cooking utensils

Thank you for helping this family have a bed to sleep in, a table to eat at, and kitchenware to cook with!

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Recently Filled Needs

Grandmother in need of electric wheelchair


A grandmother in New Albany needs an electric wheelchair to help her get around more easily.

We are accepting used electric wheelchair donations or $700 in monetary donations towards the purchase of one.

Thank you for your kindness! 

Single mom working 2 jobs needs help with electric bill


A single mom working two jobs missed work due to the flu and is behind on her electric bill.  She has received a disconnection notice.

Amount Needed: $278.31

Thank you for helping this single mom keep the lights on!

High school student needs school supplies and warm clothing


A high school age student has relocated to New Albany to live with his aunt.  He is starting school next week and needs the following items:

-School book bag
-Socks
-Men’s Large warm clothing - sweatshirts, joggers, long-sleeve shirts
-NEW Men’s Large Underwear
-Shoes - Size 9.5

Favorite colors are black, blue, grey, and red

Donated:
-School supplies 
-Gift card to purchase shoes
-Air Jordan shoes
-Clothing - underwear, 4 sweatshirts, 2 longsleeve shirts, 6 socks, 4 pants
-Book bag

Thank you for helping this student start his new life in New Albany!

Family in need of walker for elderly grandmother


Family in need of walker for elderly grandmother

Single mom with 3 NA Students facing eviction


A single mom with 3 children in NAPLS is in need rent assistance to avoid eviction.  She recently was laid off work and doesn't have the enough for her full rent.  She is able to cover a portion of the rent but needs help with the remaining amount.

Amount Needed:  $2000
Donated:  $1705
Remaining Amount:  $295


Thank you for helping this family stay in their home!

NA Family at risk of electric shut-off


A New Albany family is in need of help paying their electric bill that they have fallen behind on. They need a payment of $490 to keep their electricity running.

Need: $490
Donated:  $490

Thank you for your kindness!
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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!

Linda Finn, Area Director 

Linda Finn, a native New Yorker moved from Omaha, NE to Ohio eight years ago. She immediately loved the “small town” feel of New Albany and looked for an opportunity to get involved in the community. New Albany Bridges filled that need and she has been a consistent donor. Having the ability to remove barriers for our neighbors especially children is so fulfilling. Recently when approached with the opportunity to become an Area Director she realized that she could make even a bigger difference. Linda resides in New Albany with her husband Kevin and three children Conor, Katie and Megan. Linda is very excited to promote kindness in our community through New Albany Bridges! 

Jennifer Wilcoxon, Area Director

Jennifer developed a passion for helping people through her work at the New Albany Food Pantry where she had been working in various roles since 2018. Similar to Christy, she was introduced to Neighborhood Bridges through her work at the Pantry and has seen firsthand how the organization changes the lives of families in our community. Jennifer is an alumna of Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Northwestern University completing her postdoctoral work at the University of Chicago. Jennifer resides in New Albany, is married, and has four children who are students in New Albany Schools. She looks forward to promoting kindness in our community through New Albany Bridges!

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