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Looking for assistance with groceries

A family of four, with two school age children, is looking for assistance with their groceries as they are currently experiencing food insecurity.

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Request assistance with orchestral rental for local family in need of financial assistance

We have a student who is eager to play the bass in orchestra this year, but their family is experiencing financial challenges and needs help covering the cost of the instrument rental. The monthly rental cost is $54 a month, plus a $108 initiation fee. To at least get them started with the rental they would need $162. To pay for the entire year (12 months) rental, plus the initiation fee, it would be $756.

If you are able to support, Visa gift cards would be the most helpful way to contribute toward this expense. The family would be allowed to use the gift cards to pay for the rental.

Your generosity will make it possible for this student to fully participate in orchestra and continue their love of music.
Thank you so much for considering!

Young family new to area in need of basic supplies

A family is in need of some items for their young children:

Diapers- Size 5
Stroller for 2 year old (new or gently used)
Clothing (New or gently used)

Girls clothing (variety of items for summer/fall):
Size 2
Size 4/5/6

Thank you for your contribution!

Older Adult Couple in need of New Computer

An older adult couple had their 10-year-old computer recently stop working. They are on limited income and use the computer for daily activities. If you are able to fully or partially fund this it will help them stay connected and have a way to continue stimulating cognitive activities.
Thank you!!

Please help provide grocery relief for family with children

Could you please donate a gift card for groceries to help one of our UA neighbors? A single parent who has recently experienced unemployment could use assistance with covering the cost of groceries while trying to stabilize. The household includes an elementary student and one parent. Gift cards to Kroger, Aldi, or Giant Eagle would be so helpful! Gift cards can be delivered to Wickliffe Progressive School - Attn: School Counselor. Thank you so much!

Family leaving traumatic situation needs support.

A single-parent household with three children recently established independence after leaving a traumatic situation. The family needs a lot of support to get back on their feet. It would be extremely helpful if we could support by offering grocery and gas cards. Because of the cost of food and gas, Kroger gift cards would be ideal so that funds stretch farther without using too much gasoline in transit.

Household Items and Gift Cards Needed

Local family is in need of 2 full bed frames, a dresser and a tv stand. Also seeking gift cards to help offset expenses to be able to pay rent and utilities.

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About Upper Arlington

Krystin Macaluso, Area Director

Krystin is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio in 1997 to attend Ohio University where she met her husband, Tony, a native of Upper Arlington. After graduating with a degree in Organizational Communication, Krystin worked in the nonprofit and higher education sectors before obtaining her Real Estate license and joining Tony at Coldwell Banker Realty. Krystin and Tony have two sons. Krystin is an active volunteer in the community and Upper Arlington schools. She has also been involved with PTO, Kitchen Kapers, Pleasure Guild for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and is a Parishioner at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Krystin is excited about the opportunity that Neighborhood Bridges will bring to spread kindness throughout the Upper Arlington community!

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upperarlington@neighborhoodbridges.org