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Opportunities for Kindness

Used Coach for Apartment


Looking for a good used condition couch to help a mom get back on her feet after moving to an apartment with her kids.  We can arrange for pick up.

Family in need of bedding/sheets


Family is in need of sheets and blankets for a twin bed and a queen size bed. You can purchase on your own and drop off or use the links below and deliver to 2804 Sandhurst drive, Lewis center, OH 43035 attn: nb Olentangy 

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Grocery Drive


We are collecting non-perishable groceries for families facing food insecurity. We are receiving a lot of messages of hungry kiddos this year!

Grocery Gift Cards


We are in need of grocery gift cards for families who are facing food insecurity. You can purchase and drop off gift cards at our locations or you can make a monetary donation.

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Recently Filled Needs

Grocery Gift Cards


We are in need of grocery gift cards for a family of 5 who are facing food insecurity.

Snacks for BLMS SLC


Berlin Middle School SLC teachers are requesting snacks for their students. Apple sauce pouches, chips and granola bars (preferably ones with added protein) would be great.

Grocery and Gas Gift Cards


Family of 4 in need of grocery and gas gift cards. Family typically shops at Kroger or BJ's. 

Furniture for a family in need


Family is in need of lots of furniture for their empty apartment.

Elementary Clinic in need of supplies


Our clinic is in need of larger boys sized sweatpants and underwear, girls leggings all sizes and larger size girl's underwear.

Elementary School Clinic in need of items


Our school clinic is in need of peanut free individually wrapped snacks, tissues and boys sweatpants all sizes.
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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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