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Opportunities for Kindness

Family In Need of Gift Cards

High School family recently came upon a difficult situation that has left them in need of assistance. They would benefit from gift cards; specifically Kroger for groceries and/or fast food restaurants.

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High School Athlete in Need of Transportation Help

High School Athlete in need of help with uber/lyft gift cards to help them with attending conditioning for their sport and not having to walk over an hour home on a path without consistent walking space.

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Recently Filled Needs

Utility Help

A family needs help with utility bills. $200.00

Berlin Middle School

Multiple Students in need of:
Deodorant, boys and Girls. Travel size are best.
Granola Bars-Chocolate Chip
Small Bottles of water

Grocery and Gas Gift Cards

Family in need of assistance getting groceries and gas. Family is requesting gift cards for Kroger (grocery and gas), Walmart, and/or Aldi.

Vehicle Diagnostic Help Needed

Would love it if we have a business that is willing to help a family with diagnosing the issue with their car. Dash lights are turning on and issues with windows. They are guessing it is an electrical issue.

Grocery/Gas/Toiletry Help

Have a family who would benefit from gas, grocery gift cards to help free up some funds to help with covering rent during a hard time. Walmart, Sheetz, Kroger, Meijer would be great to help with toiletries etc.

Middle School Clinic in Need of Clothing/Snacks

Our middle school clinic/student services office is in need of

Leggings of all sizes (S-XXL)
Boys shorts & sweatpants of all sizes (S-XXL)
Snacks like goldfish, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.

Thank you for any help you can offer!

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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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