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Opportunities for Kindness
N2N: Older Adult Neighbors in Need of Snow Removal Services
Through the Leadership Westerville Snow Patrol program, there are currently 25 older adults who have not been matched to a volunteer for snow removal during the 2024-2025 winter season. The Westerville Snow Patrol Program pairs older residents and residents with disabilities with nearby neighbors who volunteer to assist them with snow removal on their sidewalks, walkways, and driveways. Along with fostering stronger community relationships and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snowfall or freeze, The Snow Patrol makes our sidewalks safer for those who are outside during the winter weather – like postal carriers, firefighters, police officers, and our neighbors.
We are looking for volunteers to assist their older adult neighbors this winter!
We are looking for volunteers to assist their older adult neighbors this winter!
Hawthorne Elementary family in need of underwear and gift cards to pay for laundromat
A large family is in need of undergarments and gift cards to do laundry at a laundromat. Monetary donations to purchase gift cards would be appreciated.
Underwear sizes requested
Girls: size 6-16
Boys: Size 6-18
Women’s: size 6-9
Men’s: size S-L
Underwear sizes requested
Girls: size 6-16
Boys: Size 6-18
Women’s: size 6-9
Men’s: size S-L
Minerva France family in need of gas cards to get to work and school
A displaced family is in need of gas cards to get to work and take child to school. Monetary donations will also be appreciated to purchase gas cards to help this family.
N2N - Power Lift Recliner Needed
A long-time Westerville resident is in need of a gently used power lift recliner to help with mobility due to hip injuries. She currently use her bed as a lounge space, but a recliner would provide much-needed comfort and independence.
Westerville student needs help with transportation to play basketball
A Westerville high school student wants to participate in basketball, but can't due to having no transportation home. Family doesn't own a car and the district doesn't provide after school transportation. The student is 18 and could benefit from Uber or Lyft gift cards.
Cherrington Family In Need of Clothing and Coats
A Cherrington family is in need of the following items. New or gently used items would be appreciated.
Girl size 10/12 shirts
Teen boy size M coat and pants
Adult size M male coat and shirts
Girl size 10/12 shirts
Teen boy size M coat and pants
Adult size M male coat and shirts
Annual Winter Coat and Garment Drive
Description
From November 4-30, neighborhood bridges is collecting gently used or new coats, gloves, hats and scarves in all sizes (4-16 for children and all adult sizes). Drop-off locations are listed below, you can also make cash donations using the link below (100% of these gifts will be used to cover needs in our community).
REMAX Affiliates 570 N. State St., Suite 110
WARM 150 Heatherdown Drive
Westerville Fire Department 400 W. Main Street
REMAX Affiliates 570 N. State St., Suite 110
WARM 150 Heatherdown Drive
Westerville Fire Department 400 W. Main Street
Cash donation link: Click I can help to get the link to donate
Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive for Westerville Students in Need
neighborhood bridges works closely with our school counselors and social workers to support our homeless students and families with home insecurity throughout the year. During the holiday break it is especially critical to be able to provide them with support for basic needs. We are hoping to deliver gift cards to these students and families in need who have been identified by school district staff.
Please donate what you can from Nov 4-30 -- and our team will make sure that the gift cards are in the hands of these students/families before they leave for Christmas Break...:)
Click I can help to get the link to donate or go to https://givebutter.com/nbWestervilleGives
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N2N: Lyft Gift Cards for Work Transportation
An older adult needs help to cover the cost of Lyft for work transportation. As the primary caregiver of a young child, he works early in the morning so he can be home after school. His Lyft fee is $20 for the 6am trip, which is made 5 days a week. He is able to cover the cost of his afternoon ride home. He does not have a working vehicle at this time. Lyft Gift Cards of any amount are appreciated to offset his costs.
Diabetic Needs: iPhone for Huber Ridge
The Huber Ridge Nursing Staff is looking for a used iPhone in workin good condition to help track diabetic student's numbers throughout the school day.
Bikes Needed for Project at Hawthorne
Hawthorne is looking for bike and bike safety equipment donations to complete an intervention aiming to improve sense of belonging, test scores and to curb undesired behaviors.
Bikes Needed:
5 - 20 Inch Bikes
7 - 24 Inch Bikes
2 - 26 Inch Bikes
2 - 27 Inch Bikes
Bikes Needed:
5 - 20 Inch Bikes
7 - 24 Inch Bikes
2 - 26 Inch Bikes
2 - 27 Inch Bikes
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Recently Filled Needs
Westerville North Athlete Need
Westerville North students needs assistance to pay for the $75 pay to participate fee.
N2N: Senior Couple Needs Leaves Raked to Street
An elderly couple in the Pointview area is looking for one-time help to get leaves raked to the street in time for the City's December leaf collection. Leaves do not need to be bagged and rakes can be provided.
Wilder Clinic needs boys underwear
Wilder Clinic is in need of boys underwear sizes XS-XL.
Westerville North Athlete Need
$275 need for Westerville North winter athletes in need of financial assistance for Pay to Participate fees.
WARM family in need of stove and refrigerator
A local father and daughter have been displaced after a sewer line broke and flooded their apartment, ruining most of their possessions. They are in need of a new stove and refrigerator, so WARM is asking for the community's help in replacing their appliances with new or used options. Any help would be appreciated!
Mark Twain family in need of laundromat gift cards
Laundromat gift cards are requested for a Mark Twain family experiencing financial assistant needs. Monetary donations would also be accepted to purchase needed gift cards.
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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