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Girls underwear

Elementary nurse's office in need of girls' underwear size 8, 10, 12.

Track Spikes for a High School Athlete

High school athlete in need of track spikes to safely participate in his sport. Size 9.5 Mens. If you can help we can send you a shipping address. Thank you!

Would like this pair: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/nike-zoom-rival-sprint-track-and-field-shoes-24nikazmrvlsprntltrc/24nikazmrvlsprntltrc?sku=26453490&camp=CSE:DSG_92700080072644726_pla_pla-2300468638771_58700008710130971_71700000118653393&segment=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADv4bTY-OYc_y09X1m3x9u4VM_jEL&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4cS-BhDGARIsABg4_J1OJX8Xk8YYd44Lbe_Rt_njKjPYJdzloU0nRonEnC1uAMBFPmcFsZsaAl8mEALw_wcB

Throwing Shoes Needed for High School Athlete

High Schooler would like a pair of throwing shoes to help him excel in his sport. Would prefer ones in OBHS school colors (double blue or royal blue) but open to anything. New preferred but will accept good condition. Fleet Feet also does 20% off for Olentangy athletes. Size 11 men’s

Twin Mattresses and Box Springs

Family in need of two twin mattress and box spring sets. We are looking for used/good condition for this family please. We can arrange pick up if you have items to donate. Thank you!

Warm clothing needed for student

A middle school student is in need of a warm hoodie & some gloves
Hoodie - black preferred, no zipper. Size XS-S
Gloves - plain, black, cotton gloves preferred. Multiple pairs would be helpful.

Thank you!

High School In Need of Nutritious Snacks

Growing teens have a lot of nutritional needs and often do not consume enough calories throughout the day and participate in afterschool sports, etc. . Non perishable please.

Examples:

Granola bars
Protein bars
Yoggies
Applesauce Packets
Trail Mix
Beef Jerky Sticks
Peanut Butter or Cheese Crackers
Cheezits
Goldfish

+360 more

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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