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Opportunities for Kindness

In need of a Dental Practice to assist a family

We have a family in need of dental services. The student has a missing tooth and was told not to get an implant till he's 22yo. In the meantime, they were going to do Invisiline but their down payment is $2,500. They are able to afford the ongoing monthly payments. We are looking for a Dental Practice willing to assist. Thank you!

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Recently Filled Needs

Elementary clinic in need of supplies

Clinic in need of various size boys and girls underwear and pants.

Elementary school in need of snacks

Elementary school clinic is in need of individually wrapped snacks

Middle School Clinic Items Needed

Our middle school clinic is in need of some items as we start our second semester. We are looking for:
- Girls Black Leggings - all sizes
- individual serving bags of crackers, fruit snacks

Thank you!

Urgent need for homeless family

Mom and young son recently evicted and are now homeless. In need of monetary donations to put them in a hotel temporarily while they look to secure a shelter or new housing. They do not have a car or anywhere to go. They are also in need of food. Monetary donations will be used to buy them essential groceries as well. Thank you

Boys Long Sleeves

9-year old boy in need of long sleeve tops for the winter. He wears a children's 9-10, or a child's medium.

Women's Pants and Shoes

Woman in need of pants (sweats, leggings, jeans, etc). She were's a woman's medium or an 8-10. She also needs shoes (sneakers and boots) and wears a woman's size 7.

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About Olentangy

Betsy Thorne - Area Director

Betsy has been an Olentangy resident for over 11 years. She was born and raised in Westerville then attended Ohio University where she met her wife, Nikki. Nikki and Betsy have 2 children in the Olentangy district. Both children are active in sports in the district, participating in soccer, football, basketball and gymnastics. Nikki works for a software company out of Phoenix as well as coaches soccer for Columbus United. Betsy worked at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants corporate office for several years before becoming a stay at home Mom when their first child was born, and now works part time for Stratosphere Consulting. Betsy has enjoyed giving back through volunteering in her children’s schools, working with pet rescues and helping with various fundraisers throughout Columbus. Betsy is so excited to promote kindness throughout the Olentangy district with neighborhood bridges.

Heather Gavlak - Area Director

My name is Heather Gavlak and I live in Delaware, OH with my husband, Bobby, and our 3 kids, Grace (8th), Mitch (4th) and Andy (1st) all in Olentangy Schools. I am an Enterprise Architecture Manager for PNC Bank by day and an advocate for Gift of Adoption and Neighborhood Bridges. I feel very strongly about ensuring that children have what they need to be successful and know that they are well loved. In my free time I love to read and watch every sport my children play - which is literally every sport imaginable. As a family, we have a passion for doughnuts and travel around the globe trying all the doughnut places we can find and posting photos of the adventure (@Doughnutters). Unsolicited recommendations for amazing doughnut places are strongly encouraged :)

Our Steering Committee:

Katie Guntle – LC Realty Association

David Lester – Community Member

Julie Feasel – Women Giving Together

Karen Waters – Women Giving Together

Brandon Lester – Olentangy School Board

Ashlee Gianetti – Columbus United Soccer

Tyler & Tess Elavsky – Ethos Church

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