Opportunities for Kindness
Westerville Central Adult Student with Transportation Needs
A senior at Westerville Central High School is attempting to complete their last remaining credits to graduate while also taking care of their own family. Due to their unique needs and schedule, they are running into issues with transportation and they do not currently have use of their own vehicle. Any amount of money in Uber gift cards would be extremely helpful.
Mark Twain Boy in Need of Shoes
Mark Twain has a fifth grade boy in desperate need of shoes. He is wearing a size 9 but needs 10.5....His feet are squished! Gently used or new shoes are welcome. Monetary donations can also be given and we will do the shopping.
House Fire Leaves Hawthorne Student in Need
Right now the student is in need of clothes and shoes as the family works to find new housing.
Female:
Clothing size: Girls 16 or Junior Medium - pants, leggings, shorts and sweatshirts.
Shoe size: women's 6
She will need a winter coat as the weather gets colder as well.
New McVay Elementary Family In Need of a Bunk Bed (if possible)
McVay has a new family that started last week who are in need of a bunk bed due to limited space.
McVay Students In Need of Clothing
Two new students at McVay are in need of clothing:
Female #1
Shirts - 14/16 or Adult small
Pants - 14/16 or leggings adult small
Shoes and socks - size 6/7
Female #2
Sweat Shirts - 7/8
Shoes and socks - size 3/4
New Students at McVay Elementary in Need of Clothing and Shoes
Two new students at McVay Elementary are in need of clothing:
Student 1: Female
- Size 12/14 pants and shirts
- Shoe size - 6 1/2 - 7
- Coat size 14/16
Student 2: Female
- Size 8/10 or 10/12 pants and shirts
- Shoe Size - 2-3
- Coat size 12/14
Concord Client Moved Into New Place and Needs Queen Bed Frame
A Concord client who just moved into her own apartment and is need of a queen size metal bed frame.
Recently Filled Needs
WSHS Clinic Needs
The clinic at Westerville South we are in need of tampons. We go through about a box aweek.
WSMS in need of feminine products
WSMS needs a restock on feminine products please and thank you.
3 Student Athletes at Minerva Park needs Pay to Participate fees paid
Each athlete's fee is $75
The families involved are trying to focus on rent and food, so we hope to relieve them.
Mark Twain First Grader in Need of Shoes
A young female student is in need of Size 1 girls shoes. The shoes she is wearing are too small.
Hawthorne in need of hygiene products
45 of each
shampoo
conditioner
bodywash
deodorant (mens and womens)
toothpaste
tooth brushes
Backpacks Needed for Genoa Middle School Students
Several Genoa Middle School students are in need of back packs to carry books, chrome books, school supplies, etc. Gender neutral backpacks are appreciated.
About Westerville
Molly Woodruff, Area Director
Molly has lived in Westerville since 2001 with her husband Chris and son Dylan. She has volunteered at the Westerville Schools and the Westerville Parent Council for many years. Before becoming a mom, she was an Artist/Page Designer at the Columbus Dispatch.
Wendy Loeser, Area Director
Wendy grew up in Westerville and returned in 2002 to raise her family. Wendy has been an active member of the school community as a mother, classroom volunteer, PTA President, and member of the Westerville Parent Council. Wendy and her husband own and operate two local businesses and have 2 children in the Westerville City Schools.
neighborhood bridges Westerville Steering Committee
Megan Reamsnyder, Westerville City Council & Noon Rotary
Brandy Deichert, Westerville Noon Rotary Club
Christa Dickey, Community Affairs Director, City of Westerville
Stacey Rusterholz, Communications & Community Outreach Manager, City of Westerville
Amy Balster, Chair, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
Abra Campbell, Community Outreach Coordinator, WARM
Jennifer Scherer, Azalea Tang, Jill Huck – Counselors, Westerville City Schools
Molly Woodruff, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Westerville
Wendy Taylor-Loeser, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Westerville