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Opportunities for Kindness
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
In the UA tradition of neighbors helping neighbors when a need arises, several community organizations are joining together to help bridge the gap for families facing a temporary loss in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding in November.
Thanks to an initial grant through the Upper Arlington Community Foundation’s Good Neighbor Fund, our UA community partners will be issuing $100 grocery store gift cards to residents who are enrolled in SNAP at an upcoming Grocery Store Gift Card Pick Up date on the afternoon of Thursday, November 6.
This first round of grocery store gift cards is limited to 150 people on a first-registered/first-come, first-served basis. Should a greater need exist than we are able to meet on November 6, additional grocery store gift cards will be made available, and future pick up dates announced, as donations are received to replenish the Good Neighbor Fund grant.
Neighborhood Bridges is partnering with the Upper Arlington Community Foundation to streamline giving for this initiative. Donations in any amount can be made to the Good Neighbor Fund at the Upper Arlington Community Foundation. When you make your donation, please be sure to indicate that your contribution is to help bridge the gap in SNAP funding. Any donations received that exceed what is needed for this initiative will be retained in the Good Neighbor Fund for the future support of community members with immediate needs. Donations can be made by visiting this link https://uacommunityfoundation.com/goodneighborfund/
As always, thank you for your kindness and for being part of the Neighborhood Bridges Community.
Thanks to an initial grant through the Upper Arlington Community Foundation’s Good Neighbor Fund, our UA community partners will be issuing $100 grocery store gift cards to residents who are enrolled in SNAP at an upcoming Grocery Store Gift Card Pick Up date on the afternoon of Thursday, November 6.
This first round of grocery store gift cards is limited to 150 people on a first-registered/first-come, first-served basis. Should a greater need exist than we are able to meet on November 6, additional grocery store gift cards will be made available, and future pick up dates announced, as donations are received to replenish the Good Neighbor Fund grant.
Neighborhood Bridges is partnering with the Upper Arlington Community Foundation to streamline giving for this initiative. Donations in any amount can be made to the Good Neighbor Fund at the Upper Arlington Community Foundation. When you make your donation, please be sure to indicate that your contribution is to help bridge the gap in SNAP funding. Any donations received that exceed what is needed for this initiative will be retained in the Good Neighbor Fund for the future support of community members with immediate needs. Donations can be made by visiting this link https://uacommunityfoundation.com/goodneighborfund/
As always, thank you for your kindness and for being part of the Neighborhood Bridges Community.
National Sponsors
Ohio Sponsors
Kindness Council Members
Recently Filled Needs
Middle school student in need of bed
An Upper Arlington family needs a full-size mattress, box springs, and a frame so their child has a bed to sleep in.
Older Adult in Need of Car Repairs & Maintenace
An older adult acting as a caregiver for their parents, is seeking to raise $350 in gift cards for emergency car repairs. Your donations will instantly help them and their family to remain safe and independent on the road!
Older Adult in need of dryer
Older adult on low-income in need of dryer as current one has stopped working. Looking to repair or find a new or used one.
Can you help contribute to cost of repair? Donate a used one? Help with delivery? Contribute to a new purchase?
Any help is appreciated!
Thank you!
Can you help contribute to cost of repair? Donate a used one? Help with delivery? Contribute to a new purchase?
Any help is appreciated!
Thank you!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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Thank You!
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!