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Annual Back-to-School Basic Needs Drive

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Help us re-stock our Student Success Centers that neighborhood bridges maintains in EVERY school building in Westerville Schools. The next two weeks is our Back to School Drive and you may take your donations to any of our participating Westerville area businesses to drop off.

MONETARY DONATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

A list of personal care items are provided below and you can also shop on our Amazon wish list below or donate financially, here:
https://givebutter.com/nbWesterville

Needed Items: backpacks, body wash, brushes, combs, conditioner, deodorant (men's and women's), feminine hygiene products (pads and tampons), lotion, reusable water bottles, shampoo, school supplies, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste
New clothing items: leggings, sweatpants, sweatshirts/hoodies, socks, t-shirts, underwear
- Last name A-F: Please purchase girls (size 4-16)
- Last name G-L: Please purchase women's (size XS-XL)
- Last name M-R: Please purchase boys sizes (4-16)
- Last name S-Z: Please purchase men's (size S-XXL)
Dropoff locations (including REMAX on South State St. and Westerville FIre Station on W. Main St.):
- ABA Centers of Ohio (Proven Autism Care)
- CoHatch/North High Brewing, Westerville
- Embassy Suites Columbus
- Enchanted Care Learning Center, Westerville
- Hounds Town, Westerville
- Julian & Grube
- Max Fitness & Wellness Center
- Meza Wine Shop
- Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital
- Northlawn Memory Gardens
- Nothing Bundt Cakes, Westerville
- Ohio Health ER & SSU
- Ohio Health Neurological Rehabilitation, Westerville and New Albany Medical Campuses
- Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
- Rusty Bucket, Westerville
- Stefan Family Dental
- The Hamony Agency
- Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Westerville Community Center
- Westerville Florist
- Westerville Public Library
- Whit's Frozen Custard, Westerville

I Can Help!

Help Westerville Students Succeed: Devices Needed

We’re reaching out for local students who currently do not have access to a computer or reliable way to complete digital assignments at home. As so much of today’s learning depends on online platforms, this lack of access is making it difficult for them to keep up with schoolwork and fully engage in their education. These students are motivated and want to succeed- they just need the tools to do so. Your support can directly impact their ability to learn, grow, and stay on track academically. We’re hoping to find 7 donated laptops or Chromebooks to help bridge this gap and make a meaningful difference. Monetary donations can also be to help purchase devices.

I Can Help!

National Sponsors

Ohio Sponsors

Kindness Council Members

Recently Filled Needs

HMS Student in need of help with athletic fees

8th grade student in need of $90 to help pay athletic fees.

Volunteers Needed for Back to School Event

Neighborhood Bridges is looking for one or two volunteers for the upcoming 13th Annual Back to School Bash being held Thursday, July 16th at Westerville North.

We will need one volunteer to help run a portion of the event (games, food, etc) the whole time or two volunteers to split the time.

Volunteer times :
1 person:
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm (whole time)
Or
2 people:
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
6:15 pm to 8:00 pm

Please email westerville@neighborhoodbridges.org if you are interested in volunteering.

New Parent Student in Need of Baby Supplies

Help support a young high school student parent who is working incredibly hard to care for her newborn while finishing up school. This student recently welcomed a baby and, despite significant medical challenges, has remained committed to staying on track academically. As a single parent, she is balancing the demands of caring for a newborn while continuing her responsibilities as a student.

At this time, she is in need of basic infant supplies and has very few resources for her newborn. Any new or clean, gently used baby items would make an enormous difference for both her and her child. Specific needs include a stroller, diaper bag, infant essentials, and other baby supplies to help create stability during this time. Thank you.

Single Parent Student in Need of Assistance with a Summer School Fee

A hardworking Westerville South student is determined to get back on track academically so she can attend the career center next year. During her freshman year, she fell behind after beginning the school year on a medical absence following the birth of her child. Since returning, she has been working hard to take ownership of her education while balancing the responsibilities of being both a student and a parent.

Summer school would allow her to catch up on credits and stay on track for this important next step. She needs $100 fee for the summer school program.Thank you so much for considering this request and for all you do to support students in our community.

Single Mom of Two (Cherrington/Blendon) In Need of Grocery Cards (Walmart/Aldi) to Help Offset the Recent Increase in Gas & Utility Costs

Single Mom of Two (Cherrington/Blendon) In Need of Grocery Cards (Walmart/Aldi) to Help Offset the Recent Increase in Gas & Utility Costs. Any help is appreciated.

Girls summer clothing - size 10/12 (WAIT)

Needed:
Underwear
Socks
Shorts
T-shirts
Bodywash
Lufa
body deodorant / powder / spray or stick

+1142 more

Thank You!

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.

Jessica Fusco, Area Director

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

Tiffany McGinnis, Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club

Abra Campbell, Community Outreach Coordinator, WARM

Jennifer Scherer, Robin Mara, Jill Huck – Counselors, Westerville City Schools

Molly Woodruff, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Westerville

Jessica Fusco, Area Director, neighborhood bridges Westerville

Contact Us

contact@neighborhoodbridges.org