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Mobile Hotspot for HS Student

Sycamore Bridges is working with a HS counselor to help a student connect to their classroom remotely. Due to personal circumstances, the student is unable to attend in-person classes for the foreseeable future. In discussions with the HS counseling team and our district social worker, we have been asked to provide a mobile hotspot so the student can work remotely at an accelerated pace toward their HS diploma. We would like to provide a hotspot to the student for the duration of the school year at a cost of $273.77. If you would like to contribute toward this request, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "Mobile Hotspot".

Winter Attire for HS Student

Sycamore Bridges is working with a HS counselor to help a young man obtain winter clothing. During a series of meetings, the counselor noticed her student wearing the same outfit each time. When discussed, it became clear the student does not posses enough clothing, or even a winter coat, to get through the colder months. We would like to provide him with new sweatpants and sweatshirts to ensure he has enough clothing for a full week of school. Because of the urgency of the request, we purchased these items and are collecting $160.57 to cover the cost. If you would like to contribute, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Winter Clothing".

Mattress Donation

Sycamore Bridges received a donation of a gently used queen mattress, box spring, bed frame, and headboard. Thanks to our incredible advocates, we found the perfect home to share this gift. And thanks to our incredible donors, it was delivered without a hitch. We are so grateful for the kindness of our community to make sure all of our neighbors receive the support they need.

Late AP Registration

Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore HS counselor to assist a student with their late AP Exam registration. The student recently decided to take the AP exam for their registered class, but is experiencing financial hardship is paying the fee. The student's family will cover the late registration fee, while Sycamore Bridges will cover the cost of the exam. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "AP Exam".

Winter Clothing for Family New to Sycamore

Sycamore Bridges is working with a school advocate to obtain winter clothing for a family who recently moved to Sycamore. Due to space considerations in their new home, we are limiting our collection to a handful of outfits. We created an Amazon List based on the children's requests. Please select "Sycamore Bridges" at shipping and your purchase will be sent directly to us. Tax receipts are available upon request. CLICK HERE FOR THE AMAZON LIST.

Food Insecurity

Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore elementary school counselor to assist a family through a period of food insecurity. The family is connected to local food pantry resources, but we would like to offer a $200 Kroger gift card to get them through their emergent need. We only have $50 left to collect on this request. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "Food Insecurity".

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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.

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