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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.

Berlin Middle Clinic

Cough Drops 200ct each Lemon/Cherry

Girls Youth Underwear XS-L
Boys Youth Underwear Boxers XS-L

Travel size Deodorant- Boys/Girls

Phone for Homeless Student

Homeless student currently does not have a phone and needs access to one. Cost of phone is $135 and student can pay for their monthly plan moving forward.

Hygiene Needs for High School

Looking for a donation of three of the boxes listed to store pads and tampons for students in need.

You can purchase using link below and ship to below address.
2922 Berlin Station Rd
Delaware, OH 43015

https://a.co/d/hkVLFfY

Door Dash and Gas Cards

I am reaching out on behalf of a family of five who are currently facing significant challenges. One parent has been diagnosed with cancer, and the other has taken a year off work to provide full-time care. To help alleviate some of their burdens, we are seeking donations in the form of DoorDash and gas gift cards.

Your support would provide much-needed assistance as the family navigates these difficult times. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

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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

Contact Us

olentangy@neighborhoodbridges.org