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Furniture

Looking for the following:

2 twin comforters for boys
Dresser
Couch
trundle bed for under bunkbeds

This part of the need has been filled:) -

Twin-sized bunk beds

mattresses and bedding (sheet set, pillow, comforter for 2 elementary aged boys)

You can shop our amazon list for bunk beds, mattresses, dresser and bedding and have them shipped directly to us. Thank you!
https://a.co/i9v67tL

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Recently Filled Needs

Uber Gift Card for Athlete in Need of Transportation

Student in need of transportation help to attend conditioning for their sport and do not have to walk home in unsafe conditions.

Student in need of gift card to pay for College Application fees

Senior in need of $100 gift card to use for application fees for college. Visa gift card would likely be the easiest. Thank you!

Perfume for Student with Hygiene Concerns

Student wants to improve her hygiene at school and barriers to increasing it in the home. Any floral perfume. Target brand is what we have provided so far. Does not like vanilla, pumpkin, etc.

High School Clinic in Need of Items

High School clinic is in need of the following items:
- Travel Size Deodorants - Mens and Womens
- Womens Underwear, all sizes, but mostly size small
- Juice Boxes
- Snacks - Pretzels, crackers, etc.
- Hair Ties
- Contact Lens Cases

You can purchase items and deliver, make a monetary donation or shop our Amazon link and have them sent directly to us! Thank you!!

https://a.co/i9v67tL

Help a Student with Disabilities Learn Life Skills

We have field trips to Lifetown Columbus that two students have not been able to afford to attend. Would love to have funds for them so they can continue to participate in the trips to learn these important lifeskills and practice them as well as purchase lunch while they are there. It costs $30 for each student not including lunch.

Family Recovering from Car Accident

We have a family who experienced a car accident and are in need of help to supplement while things are tight during this recovery period. They would benefit from the following:

-Kibbles and Bits, dog toys that do not squeak or crinkle (medium size dog), large sized greenies, bones.
-Grocery or Restaurant Gift Cards
-Gas gift cards

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Thank You!

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

Contact Us

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