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Opportunities for Kindness
Baby Essentials for Mom of Three
On the Wish ListSycamore Bridges is working with an elementary school counselor to assist a mom of two Sycamore students and a brand new Aviator. Mom is taking some time off work to care for her newborn and help her children adjust back to school. As a result, finances are extremely tight. We have been asked to help with some essential baby items to ease her stress so she can focus on her children's well-being. We've put together an Amazon list for your convenience. Just select "Sycamore Bridges" at shipping and your items will be delivered to us. If you prefer to shop on your own, let us know and we will send you a list of drop off locations. Please refer to this list to see type and quantities requested. AMAZON LIST
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Recently Filled Needs
Graphing Calculator Needed
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore High School counselor to assist a student with the purchase of a graphing calculator. Because of the urgency of the request, we purchased one (at a discount) so the student was not at a disadvantage in their class. We are collecting $85.99 to cover this cost. If you would like to contribute to this request, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Calculator". All donation amounts are appreciated.
Clothing Gift Cards for Single Mom
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to assist a single mom with 4 kids who is in need of clothing for her children as they return to school. Mom works a full-time job but does not have extra income to purchase clothing for her growing children. She requested gift cards to Once Upon a Child and Plato's Closet so her children can select items they love at a reasonable cost. We would like these kiddos to feel confident as they begin a new school year, so we are collecting $250 to make their wish come true. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Back to School Clothing".
Sycamore Youth Dance Team Fees - FILLED!
Sycamore Bridges is working with an advocate at Sycamore Junior High to cover this season's dance team fees, shoes, and accessories for one member of the squad. The student is an essential part of the team and has fully participated in previous seasons, but her family is struggling to cover the expense this year. We have been asked to pay $500 to remove the financial burden weighing so heavily on her family. Thanks to a community grant, this request was filled before being posted. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Small Increment Kroger Gift Cards for UC Blue Ash Students
Sycamore Bridges is working with UC Blue Ash to assist 8 students who are struggling to make ends meet. With the rising cost of tuition, living, and gas, these students are finding it harder and harder to afford life. In an effort to make sure they stay in school, we have been asked to provide $25 Kroger gift cards to help offset some personal costs and relieve a bit of financial stress. Thanks to a corporate grant, this request has been filled! No additional donations are needed. However, if you feel compelled to increase our gift to reach more students, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "UCBA Students".
Welcome Back to School for UC Blue Ash Students - FILLED!
Sycamore Bridges is working with the social worker for UC Blue Ash to put together a "What Did You Forget?" table to help acclimate UC Blue Ash students to their school routine. The welcome table will offer basic school supplies and shelf stable snacks. A select group of students identified by the social worker will be invited to take advantage of the table's offerings. Thanks to a corporate grant, this request was filled before being posted. Please check out our Facebook and/or Instagram pages to see the incredible selection of items offered. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Temporary Hotel Stay
Sycamore Bridges is working with a community advocate to help an older, disabled couple as they are temporarily displaced from their home while it goes through a bed bud decontamination. They live on a fixed income and are struggling to afford their hotel without making major sacrifices. We have been asked to pay $359.37 to cover the remainder of their hotel stay. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Temporary Hotel".
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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.