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**SIX DAYS LEFT!** 2024 Operation Give Back Holiday Store
Our lists have been updated to reflect the most recent holiday wishlists!
Sycamore Bridges is excited to partner with Operation Give Back to help fill their annual Holiday Store for the fifth year in a row! We recognize the added financial struggle for many of our neighborhood families around the holidays, and we believe all families should be able to celebrate this special time together in a carefree way. OGB is gearing up to provide assistance to 1000+ children this holiday season. Our organizations work together diligently to curate OUR AMAZON REGISTRY and (new this year) OUR TARGET REGISTRY to make sure every child receives an item from their wish list. The most requested items are listed first, but please scroll to the bottom to find options at every price point. Our lists will be updated frequently, so please check back often. Remember to select the "OGB Holiday Store" shipping address so the package is 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, please reply to this post and we can email one to you!)
CLICK HERE for our AMAZON REGISTRY
CLICK HERE for our TARGET GIFT REGISTRY
**Please be patient with the Amazon link. If your first click does not take you to our list, please click again! Amazon is aware but unable to fix the issue.**
Sycamore Bridges is excited to partner with Operation Give Back to help fill their annual Holiday Store for the fifth year in a row! We recognize the added financial struggle for many of our neighborhood families around the holidays, and we believe all families should be able to celebrate this special time together in a carefree way. OGB is gearing up to provide assistance to 1000+ children this holiday season. Our organizations work together diligently to curate OUR AMAZON REGISTRY and (new this year) OUR TARGET REGISTRY to make sure every child receives an item from their wish list. The most requested items are listed first, but please scroll to the bottom to find options at every price point. Our lists will be updated frequently, so please check back often. Remember to select the "OGB Holiday Store" shipping address so the package is 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, please reply to this post and we can email one to you!)
CLICK HERE for our AMAZON REGISTRY
CLICK HERE for our TARGET GIFT REGISTRY
**Please be patient with the Amazon link. If your first click does not take you to our list, please click again! Amazon is aware but unable to fix the issue.**
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Recently Filled Needs
Car Insurance for Single Mom
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore school counselor to assist a single mom who is short on funds to cover her car insurance this month. Mom is working hard to stay afloat, but had a rough couple months with lessened hours at work. As a result, she is in need of $89 to cover her car insurance for December. If you would like to offer assistance, reply to this post and a donation link will be emailed to you.
Christmas Trees
Sycamore Bridges received a donation of two gently used artificial Christmas trees. With the holiday season fast approaching, our advocates gratefully found homes who were excited to add to their Christmas celebration. We appreciate kind gestures like this that help make the holidays merry and bright for all of our neighbors.
Kroger Gift Cards
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore High School counselor to assist a family of four with Kroger gift cards. Mom experienced a medical event about a year ago that has left her unable to work full time. She is slowly picking up more hours, but finances remain extremely tight for the family. We have been asked to provide $300 in Kroger gift cards to lessen their food/gas expenses as we head into the holiday season. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation toward "Kroger Gift Cards".
Thanksgiving Meals
Sycamore Bridges received an incredible donation of 20 THANKSGIVING MEALS, complete with 10 lb. turkeys, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, and dressing from our newest Kindness Council Member, All Scapes and Sizes. This local business is making a difference right here in our community! Thanks to our dedicated advocates, we distributed all of the meals to families who are experiencing hardship, especially over the extended Thanksgiving break. We are beyond grateful to our community partners for their continued support in making sure all of our neighbors have what they need.
Rent to Avoid Eviction
Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore Community Schools social worker to assist a single mom of three Sycamore students. Mom's car broke down two months ago and as a result, she fell behind on rent in order to have the necessary car repairs completed. At the same time, Mom unexpectedly stopped receiving child support because her children's father lost his job when Frisch's closed their doors. Mom is now facing eviction if rent is not paid by December 1. She has never received help from Sycamore Bridges before. Mom is seeking $1900 of assistance; however, we only have $800 left to collect on this request. If you would like to make a contribution, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Eviction".
Fidget Resources
Sycamore Bridges was contacted by a high school counselor to assist a student who is passionate about working with students who have disabilities. The student keeps a personal stash of fidget resources in her backpack so she can engage students throughout the day. We have been asked to enhance her stash of resources so she can continue to foster her relationships. In total, she is requesting $50 worth of tools. This request has been met before being posted!
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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.