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Recently Filled Needs
Baby Clothing - FILLED
Sycamore Bridges received a beautiful donation of gently used newborn clothing to pass along to a new mom in our community. Thanks to our amazing advocates, we found a grateful family who could use the help as they navigate parenthood on one income. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Sycamore HS Bridges Backroom Restock
Sycamore Bridges is refilling our Sycamore HS Bridges Backroom! This personal hygiene pantry is housed in the counseling department at Sycamore High School, and available to any student who may not otherwise have access to basic necessities. This month's restock includes body wash, feminine hygiene products, and of course, deodorant. We want to make sure all students' needs are being met, especially while at school. This project is generously funded by our monthly donors; however, the pantries' usages at Sycamore High School, Sycamore Junior High, and Greene School are starting to exceed our monthly collection. We are always accepting full-sized hygiene products. Just reply to this post for drop off locations. If you prefer to make a donation to support the purchase of products for the Bridges Backrooms CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "Bridges Backrooms".
Kroger Gift Card for TIP Student
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore Schools teacher to assist a student participating in the Transition Internship Program (TIP). This unique program provides real-life opportunities for adult students with disabilities to develop independent living, community involvement, and employment skills. Students are invited to go grocery shopping each week to learn valuable life skills in planning, budgeting, interacting with the public, prepping meals, and kitchen safety. Families are expected to pay for these grocery trips in order to take full advantage of the program. We have been asked to provide a Kroger gift card to a student who is facing financial hardship due to a family member's medical needs. The teacher will manage the gift card and only use it on weeks when the student is unable to bring their own funds. If you would like offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "TIP Student".
Walmart Gift Card for Large Sycamore Family - FILLED
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore Schools counselor to assist a local family who is going through a rough patch. Through a trusting interaction with our advocate, a student shared their family's personal struggles and their inability to obtain clothing for the student and their siblings. In an effort to give these students confidence to be successful in school, we have been asked to purchase a Walmart gift card so the family can go shopping and pick out items that make them feel comfortable. Thanks to a generous gift, this request was filled before being posted! No additional donations are needed at this time.
Clothing Gift Card for Custodial Grandmother
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore Schools nurse to assist a custodial grandmother in obtaining fall clothing for her grandchild. Grandma works very hard to make ends meet, but does not have extra funds to replenish her growing grandchild's wardrobe every season. Grandma has lived in our district for over four decades. We have been asked to provide a Kohl's gift card so the student can select a few items they've been wanting ($200). If you would like to contribute to this request, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Fall Clothing".
Guardian Helmet for Sycamore Student
Sycamore Bridges is working with a Sycamore Schools nurse to purchase a Guardian helmet for a student. The family expressed a strong desire to purchase the helmet to prevent future injuries, but is unable to afford the added cost. We are collecting $60 to buy the helmet at a discounted rate. If you would like to offer assistance, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Helmet".
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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.