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Student in need of new shoes

Male student in need of new or gently used tennis shoes and prefers the colors green and blue. He is a size 7.5/8 in adult sizing.

Lunch money funds

A student needs help covering school lunch costs. The family is currently facing financial hardship due to a parent’s extensive health issues. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Need knee scooter for school- Just to Borrow

Student who has broken leg could use a knee scooter to get around the middle school. I would be willing to pick up and return after the student was healed. This will be for school use only. It will not go home with the student.

Family needs rent

Single mom w/ 4 kids in district just got a job, but is needed help with rent. She is behind Sept and Oct and needs help paying at least the $1,200 for Sept.

Student in need of pull ups

Student in on of our supportive classrooms needs extra pulls up for school and a pack for home. He is a size 6 in clothing.

Financial Assistance Needed

Single parent is in need of financial support to help catch up with monthly bills. Parent works full time, so does not qualify for government assistance. We are asking for a donation of $1,800.00 for parent to use to pay one month of their mortgage to help them catch up on bills.

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About Pataskala

neighborhood bridges Pataskala will be the FIRST community to serve two school districts!

The students and families in need from Southwest Licking Schools and Licking Heights Schools will be served and directly impacted through our work.

Carol Stoffel - Area Director

Carol has been a life long resident of Pataskala. She graduated from Ohio University with an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Studies and was married to Steve, her high school sweetheart, for 43 years until cancer took his life in 2000. Together they have two married sons who both graduated from Watkins Memorial High School, and four wonderful grandchildren. Steve spent 35 years working at The Ohio State University and The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, with much of his career being in Human Resources. Carol was secretary at Etna Elementary School for 20 years. After retiring she has been a substitute secretary for Southwest Licking Local Schools for 15 years. She is active in her church and has been a volunteer for Hospice of Central Ohio for 15 years. Carol considers it an honor to promote kindness in her community through Pataskala Bridges.

Megan Myers - Area Director

Megan is a life long (mostly) resident of Pataskala, only living away for four years in Augusta, Georgia and three years in Clintonville. She attended Miami University and received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. After moving to Augusta to teach, she decided Ohio was calling her home, and she returned to teach in the school she, her parents, and grandparents attended. She received her Master’s degree from Ashland University in Curriculum and Instruction, and taught for 33 years before retiring in 2019. She still volunteers in the schools when she can. Megan loves travel, and spending time hiking in nature. She is excited to continue helping kids and families through her work with Neighborhood Bridges.

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contact@neighborhoodbridges.org