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Opportunities for Kindness
Student Lunch Debt
Our Kindness Council member Spice Spice Baby Cincinnati once again is working hard to eradicate student lunch debt. With their October donation, we are able to wipe away unpaid meal balances for 9 Greene School students! We are so grateful for their passion in eliminating this burden for our Sycamore families. Did you know they donate a portion of their sales every month for this purpose? Be sure to visit their website or their storefront at Painted Tree Boutiques in Harper's to enjoy their unique blend of spices AND support our students! No additional donations are needed at this time.
Assistance for Family Who Suffered House Fire - Total Loss
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist long-time Sycamore residents (Rice family) who sadly lost their home in a devastating house fire last week. Thankfully, the family and their beloved pets made it out safely, but the home is a total loss. They have asked for assistance in the short term as they begin the long process of rebuilding their lives. Specifically, we are taking up a collection of funds and/or gift cards to help ease their stress. They have requested gift cards to Amazon, Kroger, Costco or any local restaurant since they will be dining out for the foreseeable future. If you would like to contribute funds, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Rice Family". If you prefer to donate a gift card, reply to this post and delivery instructions will be emailed to you.
Seeking Gently Used (or New) Winter Coats
Sycamore Bridges is again partnering with Operation Give Back to collect warm winter coats and oversized adult hoodies from October 1-14, 2025. We are seeking very gently used (or new!) coats in all styles and sizes (infant, toddler, youth and adult). Gently used items should be free of rips, holes and stains, and must have working zippers. If you have a coat taking up space in your closet, or a teenager who simply refuses to wear a coat, reply to this post and we will email you a list of drop off locations for your donation. If you prefer to purchase a new coat, you are welcome to have it shipped directly to us. Just reach out for a shipping address. We appreciate you helping take care of our neighbors!
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Recently Filled Needs
Book Fair for Symmes Elementary Students
Sycamore Bridges received an anonymous gift to sponsor up to 80 students at the Symmes Elementary Book Fair next week! This donation will allow every student to feel the excitement of selecting their very own book alongside their classmates. We are so grateful for this meaningful gift that truly bridges the gaps in our community. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Mental Health Treatment
Sycamore Bridges is working with the Sycamore Schools social worker to fund psychotherapy sessions for a high school student. The student's family is unable to afford the recommended treatments, but the counselor and social worker feel the therapy sessions are essential to the child's well-being. Thanks to our generous Kindness Council member, Mental Matters Mission, the entirety of the student's treatment plan is being covered. Please take a minute to check out their story to understand the passion behind the incredible work they do in the Cincinnati area. We are so grateful for their continued support that allows us to help students reach their full potential. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Gift Card for HS Student
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore High School counselor to assist a student whose living situation abruptly changed. Due to the circumstances surrounding this student's home life, we have been asked to provide a $250 gift card to TJ Maxx so the student can purchase some clothing for the colder months ahead. *Please note we only have $200 left to collect on this request.* If you would like to contribute, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Clothing for HS Student".
Underwear for Nurse's Clinic
Sycamore Bridges is working with the nurse at Blue Ash Elementary to stock the clinic with new boys' underwear for emergency situations. Thanks to a generous supporter, this request was filled before being posted. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Partial Secuirty Deposit
Sycamore Bridges is working with an elementary school principal to help a single mom move her family into an apartment after living in a hotel for the past year. Mom has worked very hard to get to this point and has finally found a home for her family. We have been asked to pay a portion of her security deposit so she can move in as soon as possible. We are collecting $541 to get a permanent roof over this family's head. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Security Deposit".
Electricity Termination Notice
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to help a family who recently had a baby with a much earlier than expected delivery. Because of the quick arrival, the family has fallen behind on bills, especially with mom on unpaid maternity leave for three months. They just received an electricity shut-off notice. We would like to cover as much of their $637.25 balance as possible so they can take the time they need to care for their family. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Electric Termination".
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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.