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Opportunities for Kindness
Event T-Shirt for 3 Special Needs Students
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore HS teacher to purchase 3 event t-shirts for special needs students participating in the Flying Aviator Race. This event mimics the Flying Pig Marathon PigAbilities Race, where students practice needed skills for competing in a race (check-in, pinning race bibs, running/walking/strolling the course, and cheering for friends). For Sycamore's students unable to participate in the official Flying Pig events, the Flying Aviator Race allows them a similar opportunity to have an enjoyable, sensory friendly experience. The students will vote on a shirt design and all wear them on race day. The cost of each shirt is $16. Three families have expressed financial hardship in purchasing one for their child. We are collecting $48 to cover the entirety of this request. If you would like to contribute, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Race T-Shirt".
April Rent Assistance
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a really hard-working mom who is unable to make her full rent payment for April. She recently had to replace her car's alternator, thus leaving her short on funds for her bills this month. We would like to cover her remaining rent balance so she can avoid late fees and focus on next month's financial obligations. Thanks to a designated housing donation, we only have $278 left to collect on this request. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "April Rent".
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Recently Filled Needs
Lunch Debt for 3 Elementary Students
Sycamore Bridges is again partnering with our Kindness Council member, Spice Spice Baby Cincinnati to eliminate lunch debt for as many students as possible. Each month, a portion of their sales goes toward knocking out lunch debt for our most vulnerable Sycamore families. For April, their donation is assisting 3 students who have significant balances that are affecting their families' monthly finances. Wiping away this burden brings a huge sense of relief for them. We are so grateful for our community partnerships that allow us to offer this help. No additional donations are needed at this time, but we encourage you to visit Spice Spice Baby Cincinnati online or their stall at Painted Tree Boutiques in Harper's Point to indirectly help your neighbors in need.
Washer and Dryer - FILLED
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore Schools counselor to assist a family with purchasing a washing machine and dryer. The family works hard to make ends meet, but their very old washer and dryer recently gave out and their current financial situation does not allow them to purchase a new set. Due to the age of the appliances, they are not worth repairing. They have been without a working set for over a month. Thanks to a recent gift, we are able to help them replace their appliances, including new hosing and venting, without worry. No additional donations are needed at this time.
3 Nights at Extended Stay Hotel
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to help a senior woman with an emergent hotel stay. We have been asked to cover 3 nights at an extended stay hotel while she works through a difficult situation. She has a full-time job that will allow her to pay her housing bill going forward, and has been connected to other community resources to meet her additional emergent needs. We are collecting $171.95 to cover her initial expenses. If you would like to make a donation, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Emergent Hotel Stay".
Choir Fees for HS Students
Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore High School music department to help students cover their choir fees for the school year. The Sycamore Choral Program consistently receives awards and acknowledgments for their superior ratings and entertaining performances year after year. Students really enjoy participating in this engaging program. Currently, there are 18 students who are unable to afford the $125 fee. Sycamore Bridges is sharing this large expense with the Sycamore Vocal Boosters so all students can be a part of this awesome program free of debt. Our goal is to offset the large balance as much as possible. If you would like to contribute to this request, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "Choir Fees".
Weekly Food Bags for Symmes Elementary
Sycamore Bridges is working with Kindness Council partner, Sycamore Presbyterian Church, to help fill weekly food bags for 85 students at Symmes Elementary. Thanks to a generous designated gift, we have been helping fund the bags since the start of the school year, while Sycamore Presbyterian handles the lion's share of the work, collecting shelf stable items, assembling the bags, and delivering them to Symmes Elementary for distribution. As we approach summer, we have been asked to supplement their offerings with additional items the kids love. For May, we are collecting all types of microwavable bowls, from Chef Boyardee to Kraft options. We hope to double up on our donations to ensure our students have what they need as school ends. These can be purchased at your favorite grocery or warehouse store, or you are welcome to use our Amazon list and PURCHASE HERE to have them shipped directly to us (just select "Sycamore Bridges" at checkout). If you would like to shop on your own, reply to this post and delivery instructions will be emailed to you.
Meal Tickets for Prom Mentors for Special Needs Students
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore High School teacher to fund prom meal tickets for a group of dedicated college-aged mentors who have been working closely our special needs students. This year, there are 4 leaders who have volunteered their time to provide meaningful high school experiences throughout the school year. These mentors have agreed to attend prom with our students, so we would like to cover some of their expenses for the evening. Although they are not charged to enter the dance as chaperones, we would like to buy their dinner so they can sit with the students during mealtime to provide appropriate peer modeling and complete the authentic experience. We are collecting a reduced fee of $45/mentor, or $180 total. We only have $80 left to collect on this request. If you would like to contribute, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "Prom Mentors".
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About Sycamore
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.