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Opportunities for Kindness
Door Dash Gift Cards During Surgery Recovery
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore Schools counselor to provide DoorDash gift cards to a couple of students to use while their mom undergoes and recovers from major surgery. Mom will be out of commission for roughly 3-4 weeks as she heals from a large operation. We have been asked to provide DoorDash gift cards so the students have different meal options during this time (they are too young to drive). Our goal is to collect $200. If you would like to donate a physical gift card, please reply to this post and we will respond with delivery options. Otherwise, you can make a financial donation toward the purchase of a gift card HERE (designate your contribution to "Surgery Gift Card").
Weekly Food Bags for Symmes Elementary
On the Wish ListSycamore Bridges is again partnering with our Kindness Council member, Sycamore Presbyterian Church, to help fill weekly food bags for a record 95 students at Symmes Elementary this year. Symmes offers our most vulnerable families the opportunity to take home a weekly bag filled with kid-friendly, shelf-stable items that young children can prepare on their own. Thanks to a designated grant, we will again help fund these bags every week, while Sycamore Presbyterian handles the lion's share of the work of collecting food, assembling the bags, and delivering them to Symmes Elementary for distribution. For November, we are collecting Horizon Milk, as this item is highly requested and rarely donated by their supporters. Bulk varieties 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.
🎁 Annual OGB Holiday Store Gift Lists 🎁
On the Wish ListSycamore Bridges is excited to partner with Operation Give Back to help fill their annual Holiday Store for the 7th year in a row! As families continue to struggle in these uncertain financial times, OGB provides a small reprieve so all of our neighbors can celebrate together in a carefree and joyful way. As qualified families register for the Holiday Store, OGB and Sycamore Bridges work together to curate massive gift lists to reflect the most requested items. OGB served over 1200 children last year. Because they expect similar numbers this year, our lists are extensive. Please scroll all the way through to see gifts in different categories at every price point. The lists are updated frequently (sometimes three times a day), so check back often to see the latest and greatest needs. Remember to select "OGB Holiday Store" at shipping so your purchases are sent directly to us. Thank you for your continued support in making sure all of our neighbors have a memorable holiday season. (If you would like a tax receipt for your purchase, reply to this post and we will email you!)
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Recently Filled Needs
Bike Helmet for High School Student
On the Wish ListSycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore High School teacher to provide a new bicycle helmet for a student. The student uses a bike to get to and from school and athletic practices so they do not need to rely on family for transportation. The teacher remarked that the student works very hard toward a bright future, starting with their commitment to doing well in school and staying involved in sports, but worries about their safety without a bike helmet. The student said they are willing to wear a helmet but do not have the funds to purchase one themselves. Because this item concerns safety, we are only accepting new helmets. We picked out a well-rated, high school student-approved helmet HERE. Just select Sycamore Bridges at shipping to have it sent directly to us. Or, if you prefer to let us do the shopping, you are welcome to make a financial donation HERE.
Sneakers for Elementary Student
On the Wish ListSycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore Schools counselor to help a young student obtain his dream pair of shoes. The family is struggling to keep up with their growing child, so we have been asked to purchase a pair of sneakers in the child's new size. As a huge fan of Spiderman, we hope to make his wish come true. If you would like to purchase this awesome pair of shoes, please use THIS LINK and select "Sycamore Bridges" at shipping. Tax receipts are available upon request.
Washing Machine Needed - FILLED
Sycamore Bridges is working with two community advocates to assist a custodial grandparent with obtaining a washing machine. Since taking custody of multiple grandchildren, expenses have been adding up and finances have become tight. The family's decades old washing machine recently gave way and it just isn't feasible to go to the laundromat as often as needed. We have been asked find a replacement machine for the family. At the time this request came to us, we received a call from a sweet family wanting to make a difference in someone's life. They loved the idea of supporting this family, and within 4 days, we had a new washing machine delivered. We are so grateful for the continued and impactful support of our community. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Student Lunch Balances - FILLED
Sycamore Bridges is again partnering with our Kindness Council member, Spice Spice Baby to eliminate lunch debt this school year. Each month, they donate a portion of their sales to knocking out meal balances for our most vulnerable Sycamore families. For October, their donation was matched by a community member! Together, they assisted 8 Sycamore Junior High students. Wiping away this burden brings a huge sense of relief for the families affected. 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 online to treat yourself and indirectly help your neighbors in need.
Blue Ash Book Fair Sponsorship - FILLED
Sycamore Bridges is excited to share that our Kindness Council member Laurie Simon Goldman of Sibcy Cline Realtors is generously sponsoring the students of Blue Ash Elementary who do not have the means to purchase a book during their school's Book Fair. Laurie's gift ensures every single student will get to experience the joy of selecting their very own book during this engaging school-wide event. We are so grateful to our community partnerships that allow us to share unique opportunities like this. No additional donations are needed.
Car Loan Payment for Single Mom
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a single mom with her car payment this month. Mom works very hard to make ends meet for her small family, but sometimes she can use a small boost to keep her moving in the right direction. With back to school expenses catching up to her, we have been asked to make a payment on her car loan. The total requested is $425. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Car Payment".
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About Sycamore
Lori Drasnin, Area Director
Lori Drasnin is an active volunteer and proud parent of two Sycamore alumni (Matthew, ‘24 and Ryan, ‘26). 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. Lori has chaired too many PTO events and fundraisers to count, and brought innovation and updated programming to our local schools. Lori transitioned to her volunteer director role with neighborhood bridges Sycamore when it launched in May 2019, and has since overseen more than $1M in giving to the Sycamore community.
Lori holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and 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, and enjoys empty-nesting with her rescue pup, Penny.