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Opportunities for Kindness
Graduation Caps & Gowns
Sycamore Bridges was contacted by the Sycamore HS administration to provide financial assistance to 20 students for graduation caps and gowns. The excitement of graduation and all of the celebratory events surrounding the end of a student's high school career can be overshadowed by tremendous financial burden that accompanies it. Our hope is to lessen this burden for as many students as possible. The cost to for each student is $75. This includes the rental of the graduation gown and the purchase of a cap & tassel. If you would like to sponsor a student or make a general donation to cover these costs, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "Graduation".
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Recently Filled Needs
Donation of Gently Used Toys
Sycamore Bridges received a beautiful donation of gently used toys, including American Girl dolls and accessories, Rainbow High dolls and accessories, Disney Princess dolls, Disney Frozen items, Lego sets, remote control cars, and various other toys that have lots of life left. Through our incredible team of advocates, these items are all headed to loving homes where gifts like this are rare. We are so grateful to our donors whose generosity will bring so many smiles to our neighbors. No additional donations are needed at this time.
Greene School Bridges Backroom Restock
Sycamore Bridges received a request to stock the Greene School Bridges Backroom with a few snack items for students who need a little boost during the school day. The counseling team closely monitors how the snacks are distributed so they end up in the appropriate hands. With that said, they are in need of just a few items to get therm through the end of the school year. Thanks to a community grant, the cost to fulfill their request has been covered in its entirety!
Weekly Food Bags - Symmes Elementary
Sycamore Bridges received a generous community grant to help fund weekly food bags distributed to students at Symmes Elementary. Currently, Sycamore Presbyterian Church has been offering this service to 82 of our students every week this school year. We are thrilled to offset some of their expenses, thereby allowing them to expand their offerings. Sycamore Presbyterian will continue to handle the assembly and distribution of food bags each week, but we will collect items to help fill the bags as needed. For the month of April, we are requesting Chef Boyardee Chicken and Rice Bowls. Our goal is to collect 200+ bowls by the end of the month. These can be purchased at your local grocery store, or you are welcome to use our Amazon list and PURCHASE HERE to have your items shipped directly to us. If you would like to shop on your own, reply to this post and delivery instructions will be emailed to you.
HS Bridges Backroom Deodorant Restock
Sycamore Bridges is restocking low inventory for the Sycamore High School Bridges Backroom. At the present time, we are in need of male deodorant. Thanks to a local grant, the cost to fill this request has been covered in its entirety. No additional funds are needed.
HS Student Seeking Help to Attend DECA Internationals
Sycamore Bridges is working with a HS teacher and counselor to fund a student's hard-earned trip to DECA Internationals. The student's stellar performance at the State-level DECA Career Development Conference a few weeks ago earned a spot to compete at DECA Internationals in Orlando, FL next month. However, the family is unable to afford the cost of the trip, especially after just funding the student's trip to Columbus for the State competition. This unique opportunity provides the student with targeted experiences, valuable marketing training, networking opportunities, and tons of fun memories. The cost to attend DECA Internationals is $575. If you would like to contribute to this request, CLICK HERE and designate your gift to "DECA Student".
Work Shoes for Aviator Launch Transition Student
Sycamore Bridges is working with an Aviator Launch Transition Program teacher to help a student who recently started working a new job in the evening and weekends. Unfortunately, the student has been complaining of back and foot pain since beginning her job. An agency helped her purchase work shoes, but the quality is not sufficient to withstand the long hours she spends on her feet. The incredibly caring Aviator Launch Transition teacher has taken the student shopping to be properly fit for a suitable pair of shoes for her needs. We would like to cover the cost of these shoes in its entirely ($150). If you would like to contribute to this request, CLICK HERE and designate your donation to "Shoes".
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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.