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Opportunities for Kindness
Spirit Wear for HS Football Player
Sycamore Bridges is working with a HS counselor to purchase a few items from the Aves Hangar for one of our football players so he can participate on Wednesday when the entire team wears Aves gear. His family's finances do not have room for this added expense. We are able to buy the items at a discount, and we feel it important for the student to select which clothing he would like to wear. We are seeking $68.40 to cover the cost. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Football Player".
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New or Gently Used Clothing for 3 Children
Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore Community Schools Registrar to help a single mom obtain clothing for her three children. Mom's finances are extremely tight as she works through a difficult personal situation. We are collecting new or gently used clothing (no rips, tears, holes, or stains) to help outfit three kids as they begin the school year. Alternatively, we are collecting funds to purchase items left on this list. Items will be crossed off as responses are received. Reply to this post for delivery instructions. CLICK HERE if you wish to make a donation. Please note this family has not received assistance from Sycamore Bridges in the past.
CHILD 1: BOY
CHILD 1: BOY
- (2) Sweatshirts - Size Youth 14/16
(1) Sweatpants - Size Youth 14/16(4) T-Shirts - Size Youth 14/16Underwear - NEW ONLY - Size 14/16Socks - NEW ONLYSneakers - Men's 8
CHILD 2: BOY
- (2) Sweatpants - Size Youth 10/12
- (3) T-Shirts - Size Youth 10/12
- (2) Sweatshirts - Size Youth 10/12
Underwear - NEW ONLY - Size 10/12Socks - NEW ONLYSneakers - Youth 6.5
CHILD 3: GIRL
- (3) Leggings/Sweatpants - Size 3T/4T
- (4) T-Shirts - Size 3T/4T
- (2) Long-Sleeves/Sweatshirts - Size 3T/4T
Underwear - NEW ONLY - Size 4TSocks - NEW ONLYSneakers - Toddler 9
Refresh Elementary School Calming Boxes
Sycamore Bridges is working with Symmes Elementary to refresh the Calming Boxes we placed in elementary school classrooms in 2022. As anxiety and mental health issues in the younger grades continue to rise, the staff at Symmes is getting good use of the resources we previously provided. The boxes contain a variety of tools to redirect students who might benefit from a mental health break (stress balls, whacky tracks, monkey noodles, brain teasers, sensory rings, etc...). These items allow students to stay present in the classroom during valuable instruction time. We have been asked to stock new boxes for staff members who have joined Symmes this year, in addition to refreshing items that have been given lots of love. Thanks to a community grant, this request was covered in its entirety before being posted.
Bicycle for Young Boy
Sycamore Bridges received a beautiful, gently used bicycle for a young boy. Thanks to our hard-working advocates we were able to place this bike into a home where it will get lots of use! We are so grateful to our community of donors who think of Sycamore Bridges when parting with items like this. Send us a message if you would like to share similar gifts with your neighbors. No additional funds are needed.
Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch Items for UCBA Students
Through a corporate grant designed to serve students at UC Blue Ash, Sycamore Bridges is stocking a grab-and-go food closet for students facing financial hardship. The closet will contain breakfast and lunch times, such as oatmeal cups, protein bars, microwavable soups, pastas, granola bars, and other ready-to-eat snack items. Students will be invited by the UC Blue Ash social worker to utilize the closet as needed. So far, our first semester delivery contains $1000 worth of non-perishable food. We are so grateful to our corporate partners for this designated gift that allows us to lift a burden for students in our community so they can reach their full potential. No additional donations are needed at this time!
Back to School Shoes
Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore Schools Registrar to help a family obtain new shoes for three children as they head back to school next week. Based on the kids' preferences, we've put together THIS LIST to make shopping convenient. Just select Sycamore Bridges at checkout and your items will be shipped directly to us. Alternatively, if you would like to make a financial contribution toward this request, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Shoes". Any overage of funds will go toward the purchase of fall clothing for this family.
Partial Rent Assistance
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a single mom with a partial rent payment. Mom works hard to support her child but recently found herself in a bad relationship that left her short on funds for rent this month. She is no longer in the relationship and is able to cover her expenses going forward. We have been asked to pay $800 to keep a roof over her head. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Partial Rent". **We only have $500 left to collect on this request.**
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About Sycamore
Lori Drasnin, Area Director
Lori Drasnin is an active Sycamore parent and volunteer. She previously served as PTO President for Montgomery Elementary, as well as PTO Treasurer at Montgomery Elementary, E.H. Greene Intermediate, and Sycamore Junior High School. Over the past decade, Lori has chaired too many PTO events and fundraisers to count and brought innovation and updated programs to our local schools. Lori also organized a Bedtime Bundle collection from the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter from 2014-2017, and served on the board of Ohio Cleats for Kids (C4K) until taking this role.
Lori holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan, as well as a law degree from Emory University. She practiced liability defense for six years at Dinsmore in Cincinnati, OH before "retiring" to stay home and raise her children. Lori is married to husband, Jeff, has two boys, Matthew and Ryan, and two puggles, Max & Erma.
Lori enjoys serving the greater Sycamore community and bridging kindness across the neighborhood.